Crystals, Rubies, Pearls Recipe

Name: Crystals, Rubies, Pearls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Maine lobster, cooked; 1/4 cup sliced scallions; Salt and pepper; 8 ounces wheat starch; 1 1/2 ounces tapioca starch; 1 1/2 ounces potato starch; 1 pint boiling water; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 ounces blue fin tuna; 1 tablespoon truffle salt; Special equipment: foamer; 1/2 cup truffle oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon Sriracha; Garnish: caviar

Servings: persons

1 Maine lobster, cooked
1/4 cup sliced scallions
Salt and pepper
8 ounces wheat starch
1 1/2 ounces tapioca starch
1 1/2 ounces potato starch
1 pint boiling water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 ounces blue fin tuna
1 tablespoon truffle salt
Special equipment: foamer
1/2 cup truffle oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Sriracha
Garnish: caviar

1
Remove meat from the lobster, and coarsely chop.
2
Mix in scallions and season with salt and pepper.
3
In a seperate bowl, mix wheat starch, tapioca starch and potato starch.
4
Add boiling water, mix in a stand mixer.
5
Add 1 tablespoon oil.
6
Mix well, pinch small pieces of dough, flatten with cleaver, fill with lobster, fold and press edges to seal.
7
This should make about 12 dumplings (3 per serving).
8
Place in steamer basket and steam for 3 to 4 minutes.
9
Sear tuna, slice about 12 sashimi slices, 3 pieces per serving, and season with truffle salt.
10
Set aside.
11
Mix all ingredients except caviar in blender, insert into foamer and shake to combine.
12
Lay scallions across each plate.
13
Place tuna and steamed dumplings next to each other.
14
Top dumplings with osetra caviar, spray foam into ramekins for dipping.
15
Serve.
16
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
17
The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

560

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Maine lobster, cooked, 1/4 cup sliced scallions, Salt and pepper, 8 ounces wheat starch, and more.

Yes, Crystals, Rubies, Pearls falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crystals, Rubies, Pearls

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