Nikkei ‘Surf & Turf’ Sushi Trio

Blow-Torched Foie Gras with Garlic Teriyaki Sauce, Salmon with Aji Amarillo Cream & Grilled Scallop Chifa-Zushi

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4–6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Nikkei Cuisine: Japanese Food the South American Way

By Luiz Hara

Published 2015

  • About

The inspiration for this sushi trio came from a recent trip to Peru. Here, I pair the flavours of raw salmon with Peru’s most popular yellow chilli, known locally as aji amarillo. This chilli has a bright yellow–orange colour and a unique fruitiness, in addition to its heat. The turf element is French foie gras, flavoured with a garlic teriyaki sauce. As the foie gras is blow-torched, some of its fat melts into the sweet sauce and vinegared rice – a heavenly combination. The final su