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Shrimp and Daikon Salad with Ume-Shiso Dressing

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Shrimp and Daikon Salad with Ume-Shiso Dressing

Shrimp and Daikon Salad with Ume-Shiso Dressing

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Equipment

  • Japanese Ceramic Salad Bowl

  • Bamboo Spatula

  • Microplane Grater

  • Measuring Cups (1 cup, ½ cup)

  • Fine Mesh Strainer

  • Silicone Salad Spinner

  • Ceramic Mixing Bowl

  • Digital Kitchen Scale

  • Non-stick Frying Pan (small size)

  • Collapsible Silicone Whisk

  • Japanese Glass Serving Dish (10oz)

Ingredients

  • 1 (10-ounce) piece daikon radish, peeled

  • 3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 3 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons umeboshi plum vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons umeboshi plum paste

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 3/4 teaspoon packed light brown sugar

  • 4 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped green shiso leaves (about 9)

  • an adjustable-blade slicer; a large (2-burner) ridged grill pan (preferably cast-iron)

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Using slicer, cut daikon lengthwise into very thin slices (see cooks' note, below). Soak in a bowl of lightly salted cold water, chilled, 30 minutes.
2

Instruction 2

While daikon soaks, toss shrimp with oil and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Heat grill pan over medium-high heat until hot, then cook shrimp, turning once, until just cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
3

Instruction 3

Whisk together mirin, vinegars, plum paste, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking. Stir in shiso leaves.
4

Instruction 4

Stir shrimp into dressing. Drain daikon well. Rinse and pat dry, then divide among 6 plates. Using a slotted spoon, top with shrimp. Serve drizzled with some of remaining dressing.
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