Serves 6
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Summer Roll with Asian Vegetable Salad and Tempura Soft-Shell Crab, Sesame Plum Vinaigrette
By Grand Wailea Resort and Spa
July / August 2002
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- 6 soft-shell crabs
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 3/4 cup somen noodles, cooked
- 3/8 cup carrots, julienned
- 1/4 cup bamboo shoots, julienned
- 1/4 cup radish sprouts
- 1/4 cup red radish, julienned
- 2 tsp chopped cilantro
- 2 tsp miso paste
- 3 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 12 rice-paper wraps (available at Asian specialty markets)
For the vinaigrette:
- 2 plums
- 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp peanut oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- Micro greens, as garnish
1. Coat the crabs lightly with cornstarch, season to taste, and deep fry quickly until brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel, then cut each in half.
2. Place the vegetables and somen noodles in a bowl. Toss with cilantro, miso, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and lime juice. Season to taste.
3. Dip one rice-paper wrap in water until soft and place on a wet towel. In the middle of the wrap place one tablespoon of vegetable-and-noodle mix, 1/2 of one soft-shell crab, and another 1/2 tablespoon of the vegetable mix on top. Roll the wrap tightly and fold the ends in. Repeat to make 12 rolls.
4. Mix all the vinaigrette ingredients in a blender. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
5. Cut each roll in half. For each serving, place 4 pieces on a large plate garnished with a small bunch of micro greens and a drizzle of vinaigrette around the edge.

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