Matsutake in Kombu Bonito Dashi

Ok so we got some Kombu (seaweed) and Bonito (dried fish) Flakes.

heat water to simmer removing kombu just before it boils.

Turn off heat, add Bonito flakes and let sit until bonito sinks to the bottom.
strain with collander lined with cheesecloth. Return to heat. Add Matsutake and shrimp

To dress this one up I added Scallions and tiny amount of Cilantro.
light fresh and the smell is amazing.
I also made Matsutake Gohan.
Yum!

Steamers!

Dug myself some clams today...

Siphon away little buddy!

MMMMM. Steamers!

Pan Grilled Yellowfin with Bok Choy

Cover a beautiful piece of Yellowfin Tuna with Sesame Seeds.

Us a grill pan to sear on both sides. Tuna steak should be pink in the middle and taste sweet.

Nothing like that crap in a can.

Serve on Grilled Bok Choy drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Salt and Pepper.Top with scallions.

Matt: Don't Look!

So Dad shows up with 80 clams...
:)

Yeah, Sorry Matt, it had to be done!

Straight from the pan.
Careful! You'll burn your lips on the shell.

Fresh Tomato & Cracked Pepper...

You all remember it's Dad's Birthday tomorrow right?

Jerk Pork with Red Quinoa and steamed Broccoli

Season/rub and generally give your pork a good Jerk.
consider Allspice, Clove, Cinnamon, Scallions, Nutmeg, Thyme, Garlic and Scotch Bonnet peppers

Careful man, Scotch Bonnets are hot.

Remember to turn on your fan so you dont choke on the pepper as you stir fry your Pork.

Served up with a little Red Menace.

Kalbi Marinated Flank Steak

Lightly score flank steak on both sides

Rub 1 tbsp brown sugar on each side. Let sit 10 min.

While waiting, mix your marinade. Some low sodium soy sauce, garlic, mirin and toasted sesame oil.

Slice a Kiwi and rub each side of flank steak with 1/2 Kiwi.

Drop in a ziplock bag with marinade and let it soak for 2 hours. Turn once halfway thru.
reserve used marinade and bring to a simmer until reduced to make a drizzle sauce.

Grill to desired doneness and let rest.

Slice Flank Steak thinly across the grain and serve on a bed of Jasmine Rice topped with Scallions and drizzled with reduced marinade. Appropriate sides: Steamed Baby Reds with Balsamic and fresh Cracked Pepper, Steamed Bok Choy and your favorite Amber