Ingredients

  • 1 cup thinly shaved cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup juice from a jar pickled ginger
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 lbs green cabbage, shredded
  • 2 large leeks, white parts only, cut into 2-by-1/2-inch matchsticks
  • 4 inches piece peeled fresh ginger, cut into fine matchsticks
  • salt
  • fresh ground white pepper
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup sake
  • 8 skinless halibut fillets (4 pounds)
  • 2 scallions, white parts only, thinly sliced and separated into rings

Method

  • Soak the cauliflower in the ginger juice at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Drain.
  • Meanwhile, in each of 2 medium skillets, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in 1 tablespoon of the oil.
  • Divide the cabbage, leeks and fresh ginger between the skillets and season with salt, pepper, & crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Cover and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until softened but not browned, about 8 minutes.
  • Divide the sake between the skillets and bring to a boil.
  • Add 4 halibut fillets to each skillet and season with salt, pepper & crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
  • Cover and cook over high heat until the fish is firm, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the halibut and vegetables to shallow bowls.
  • Garnish with the shaved cauliflower and sliced scallions and serve.