【Minimal Cooking】3 Easy, Refreshing Bistro Appetizers / 3 Easy Summer Tapas

【Minimal Cooking】3 Easy, Refreshing Bistro Appetizers / 3 Easy Summer Tapas

Summer is just around the corner. I have created a refreshing, chilled appetizer that is perfect for this warm season. I hope it brings a touch of joy to your dining table.👨‍🍳

《Prosciutto and Eggplant Balsamic Marinade》
■Ingredients: 2 servings
◯1 (160g) Eggplant
◯Olive oil
◯1 pinch Salt
[A] 1 tbsp Olive oil
[A] 2g Garlic
◯2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
◯1 tsp Sugar
[B] Cream cheese
[B] Prosciutto
[B] Black pepper
[B] Basil

■Instructions
［Preparation］Slice the eggplant into 1cm thick rounds, and finely mince the garlic. Bring the cream cheese to room temperature.
①Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet, sauté both sides of the eggplant, then remove from the pan and sprinkle with salt.
②Place [A] into the skillet off the heat, then cook over low heat until the garlic turns golden. Add the balsamic vinegar and sugar, and simmer to your preferred consistency.
③Plate the eggplant, drizzle with the sauce from step ②, and scatter [B] on top.

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《Octopus and Tomato Marinade》
■Ingredients: 2 servings
[A] 160g Boiled octopus
[A] 1-2 Tomatoes
[A] 5 leaves Shiso (or basil)
[A] A pinch Grated garlic
[A] 2 tsp Lemon juice
[A] 1 tbsp Olive oil
[A] 2 pinches Salt

■Instructions
［Preparation］Cut the octopus and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Finely mince the shiso leaves.
①Place all ingredients of [A] into a bowl and toss together.

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《Salmon and Zucchini Involtini》
■Ingredients: 2-3 servings
◯160g Sashimi grade salmon
◯2g Salt
◯1/2 Zucchini
[A] 60g Cream cheese
[A] 1 tsp Lemon juice
[A] A pinch Grated garlic
[A] A pinch Salt
◯Lemon zest
◯(Optional) Pink peppercorns

■Instructions
［Preparation］Sprinkle salt on both sides of the salmon and let it rest in the refrigerator for 10 minutes, then rinse under running water and pat dry. Slice the zucchini vertically into thin strips, and bring the cream cheese to room temperature. Finely julienne the lemon zest (yellow part only).
①Combine all ingredients of [A] in a bowl and mix well.
②Slice the salmon.
③Overlap two strips of zucchini slightly, place the salmon and the mixture from step ① on top, and roll them up.
④Plate the rolls, then scatter the lemon zest and pink peppercorns over the top.