Braised Abalone

• 450 to 680 g (1 to 1.5 lbs.) abalone in shell, scrubbed
• 1 L (1

Place abalone in pot of cold salted water and bring to a boil. As soon as the water boils, take the abalone out of the water, remove it from the shell and trim off the viscera. In a clean pot, combine cleaned abalone, sake, water and salt. Simmer for approximately 3 hours, skimming when necessary. Remove from heat and season to taste with soy sauce, beginning with