This Japanese-style fresh fish escabeche is head chef Jay Clement’s favourite item on the menu, and one that has been kept even after most of the menu was refreshed after the Covid-19 lockdown period. Here’s how to prepare the curing marinade for the fish.
45g palm sugar
50g soy sauce
200g rice wine vinegar
1 thumb ginger
1 lemongrass stalk
Method:
Warm all together until sugar has dissolved, cool completely before use.
Cure for 4 hours.
The most complicated part of this recipe is having the right-sized casserole or stove-friendly roasting pan to fit the short rib.
Once your equipment is sorted this recipe is designed to give you plenty of time to chillax. A few minutes of work up front, followed by hands-off 4-4.5 hours in the oven.