Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
5 cup

water

1 cup

sake

0.5 cup

sugar

0.5 cup

kosher salt

2 tbsp

minced ginger

minced

1 tbsp

toasted whole Szechwan peppercorns

toasted

1 unit

skinless salmon fillet

skinless, pin bones removed

6 tbsp

pommery mustard

2 tbsp

wasabi paste

1 tbsp

chopped garlic

chopped

0.33 cup

rice wine vinegar

0.66 cup

canola oil

0.33 cup

chopped cucumbers

peeled and de-seeded

0.33 cup

chopped scallions

green parts only

2 tbsp

chopped cilantro

chopped

1 pinch

salt

to taste

1 pinch

pepper

to taste

2 cup

sugar

2 cup

long grain rice

2 cup

jasmine tea

Step 1
~4 min

Combine water, sake, sugar, salt, ginger, and peppercorns in a bowl.

Step 2
~4 min

Stir until salt and sugar dissolve.

Step 3
~4 min

Brine salmon in the mixture for 1 hour in the refrigerator.

Step 4
~4 min

Make wasabi remoulade by processing mustard, wasabi, garlic, and vinegar.

Step 5
~4 min

Slowly drizzle in canola oil to form an emulsion.

Step 6
~4 min

Fold cucumbers, scallions, and cilantro into the remoulade; season.

Step 7
~4 min

Refrigerate remoulade.

Step 8
~4 min

Prepare salmon poacher with foil, sugar, rice, and jasmine tea.

Step 9
~4 min

Smoke salmon in the poacher for 10 minutes.

Step 10
~4 min

Turn off heat; continue smoking for 10 minutes.

Key Technique: Smoking
Step 11
~4 min

Slice cucumber thinly.

Step 12
~4 min

Plate the salmon on cucumbers.

Step 13
~4 min

Arrange toast points.

Step 14
~4 min

Serve with remoulade.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality salmon for best results.

Adjust wasabi paste according to spice preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Remoulade can be made ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer or light meal.

Pairs well with a crisp white wine.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Asparagus
Green Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Pacific Northwest

Cultural Significance

Modern American cuisine

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Holiday gatherings
Dinner parties

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Holiday
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

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