This exquisite XO sauce recipe, brought to you by Chef Wakiya, uses salted salmon as its star ingredient. The deep umami flavor, developed through a little extra effort, is perfect as a topping for rice, an accompaniment to drinks, or for stir-fries. Once you make it, you'll be hooked on this versatile condiment!

Ingredients

Main Ingredients (For Meal Prep)

  • Salted Salmon
  • Canned Scallops (in water)
  • Green Onion
  • Ginger
  • Garlic
  • Chili Peppers
  • Citrus Zest

Seasonings

  • [A] White Sesame Oil 400ml
  • [B] Granulated Sugar 2 tsp
  • [B] Cooking Sake (Rice Wine) 1 tbsp
  • [B] Shaoxing Wine 1 tbsp

Steps

  1. If using fresh salmon, sprinkle generously with salt and let it sit for about 3 hours before grilling. [The Key!]: Salted salmon can be used as is.
  2. Flake the flesh of 2 slices of grilled salted salmon (approx. 250g), removing any bones.
  3. Finely chop the skin of the grilled salmon.
  4. Finely mince the citrus zest. [The Key!]: Use your favorite citrus, such as orange or yuzu.
  5. Heat 400ml of White Sesame Oil in a frying pan over low heat. Add the flaked salmon flesh and the finely chopped salmon skin.
  6. Continue to add 40g of minced ginger, 40g of minced garlic, and 80g of minced green onion. [The Key!]: Adding ingredients with moisture when the oil is at a low temperature helps prevent splattering.
  7. Add 1 can (approx. 70g) of canned scallops along with their liquid. [The Key!]: This adds umami to the saltiness of the salmon.
  8. Heat and stir over medium heat. Once it starts to boil, add the chopped citrus zest and 10g of minced chili peppers. [The Key!]: Adjust the amount of chili peppers to your preference – more if you like it spicy, less if it's for children.
  9. Continue to heat, stirring occasionally and increasing the heat, until the moisture from the ingredients evaporates and the bubbles become fine.
  10. When the salmon's umami has infused into the oil and it's sizzling with fine bubbles, turn off the heat.
  11. After turning off the heat, add 2 tsp of granulated sugar, 1 tbsp of Cooking Sake (Rice Wine), and 1 tbsp of Shaoxing Wine. Mix well.
  12. Let it cool to room temperature, then transfer to a clean storage jar. [The Key!]: Storing with the oil covering all the ingredients prevents oxidation and extends shelf life.

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