Description
Hamachi Crudo is a delicate Japanese-inspired dish featuring thinly sliced sushi-grade yellowtail served in a tangy citrus-soy dressing, topped with crispy fried leeks and a hint of spice from serrano peppers and truffled chili crisp. This elegant appetizer balances fresh, umami-rich fish with bright, bold flavors and crunchy textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 6 oz sushi-grade hamachi (yellowtail)
Fried Leeks
- 1 leek (white part only, thinly sliced into matchsticks)
- Olive oil (enough to cover leeks in saucepan for frying)
Sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (add 1 tbsp more if saltier taste desired)
- 1 fresh yuzu (juiced) or 1 tbsp yuzu juice
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 2½ tsp rice vinegar
- ½ tbsp truffled chili crisp (adjust to taste for spiciness)
- ¼ tsp agave syrup
Garnish
- 1 serrano pepper (sliced, one slice per fish slice)
Instructions
- Prepare Fish for Slicing: Place the sushi-grade hamachi in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to firm up, making it easier to slice thinly.
- Fry the Leeks: Thinly slice the white parts of the leek into matchsticks. Add them to a saucepan and cover with olive oil. Heat over medium-high for 1 minute, then reduce to medium-low and fry until the leeks turn lightly golden, watching carefully to avoid burning. Remove and drain.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, yuzu juice, fresh orange juice, mirin, rice vinegar, truffled chili crisp, and agave syrup. Mix well and let the sauce rest for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Slice the Fish: Remove the hamachi from the freezer and slice it to your desired thickness for crudo presentation.
- Strain the Sauce: Strain the sauce into a shallow bowl or plate to serve as a flavorful base for the fish.
- Arrange and Garnish: Lay the sliced hamachi over the strained sauce. Top each slice of fish with a slice of serrano pepper and a pinch of the crispy fried leeks.
Notes
- Ensure the hamachi is sushi-grade to safely enjoy it raw.
- Monitor the leeks carefully while frying to prevent burning, as they cook quickly.
- Adjust the amount of truffled chili crisp and serrano slices based on your preferred spice level.
- Substitute yuzu juice with lemon or lime juice if yuzu is unavailable, though the flavor will differ slightly.
- This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the freshness and texture contrasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Keywords: Hamachi Crudo, yellowtail sashimi, Japanese appetizer, raw fish, citrus soy dressing, fried leeks, truffled chili crisp, serrano pepper
