Restaurant-Quality Simmered 'Kinmedai' (Splendid alfonsino) Head and Japanese Leeks

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   Find a good size fish and use the body another dish, then simmer the head.

2. 2

   Fillet the fish.

3. 3

   Use the cuts for sashimi or boiled hot pots.

4. 4

   Cut the head between the eyes.

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   There will be small scales around the gills which can be removed by plunging in boiling water.

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   Then quickly place on ice water and rinse off the scales and bloody bits.

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   Combine all the seasoning ingredients, except the soy sauce, in a pan and bring them to a boil.

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   Then add the fish head.

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   Cover with a drop lid and reduce the liquid to half over high heat; about 5 minutes.

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    While the sauce is reducing, sear the leek over very low heat until they are nicely browned.

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    When the sauce is reduced by half, add the soy sauce.

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    When the sauce simmers down to a third, remove the drop lid, and baste the fish.

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    When the sauce simmers to a fourth of its original volume, add the leeks and cook for about 1 minute.

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    Be careful not to let the sauce burn.

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    Use a spatula to transfer the fish to a serving plate.

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    Serve with the leeks and it's ready.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.