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Omakase

Cultural Context

Omakase, meaning 'I leave it up to you' in Japanese, originated in sushi restaurants where chefs curate a personalized dining experience. This tradition emphasizes the chef's skill and the quality of seasonal ingredients, allowing diners to enjoy a unique array of flavors. Today, omakase has gained popularity worldwide, with chefs often incorporating local ingredients and styles, making it a culinary adventure that celebrates both tradition and innovation.

JapaneseJPmain
120 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
1 lb wild-caught fish from Japan
1 lb live Unagi
8 oz fresh crab meat
4 oz Uni
6 oz Ankimo
4 oz Ikura
8 oz home-made Tofu
2 tablespoons sesame
4 oz Maitake mushroom
2 oz Katsuobushi
1 cup various Tempura dipping sauces
1 teaspoon Matcha salt
1 teaspoon plum salt
1 tablespoon spicy Yuzu Kosho
1 lemon
2 tablespoons home-made Oba oil
4 oz Gari
6 oz Ishidai
6 oz Hamo
4 oz Daikon
1 onion
4 oz Mozuku seaweed
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 Yuzu
1 tablespoon ginger
4 oz Nanban Zuke
4 oz Shiro Ebi
4 oz Hotate
1 tablespoon Maldon salt
1 red chili pepper
2 tablespoons Ume sauce
4 oz Managatsuo
4 oz white Miso
4 oz Murasaki Uni
4 oz Hadate
4 oz Sashimi grade oyster

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

raw fish

🥗Healthier: grilled fish

💰Cheaper: cooked seafood

Grilled fish offers a healthier option with less risk of foodborne illness.

sushi rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while white rice is often cheaper.

sake

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic sake

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Non-alcoholic options provide flavor without alcohol.

nori

🥗Healthier: rice paper

💰Cheaper: lettuce leaves

Rice paper and lettuce can serve as lower-calorie wraps.

1

Arrive at Hasegawa Omakase in Bangkok and meet Chef Masaya Hasegawa.

2

Chef alternates between cold and hot dishes throughout the course.

3

Chef uses wild-caught fish from Japan and never farmed fish.

4

Taste a mix of Umami ingredients blended into a creamy paste.

5

Enjoy the home-made Tofu made from sesame with freshly shaved Bonito flakes.

6

Savor the clear yet rich soup made with Maitake mushroom.

7

Experience various Tempura dipping sauces including Matcha salt and spicy Yuzu Kosho.

8

Try different types of home-made Gari or ginger prepared in various ways.

9

Taste Ishidai marinated with Kombu kelp, noting its tender texture.

10

Enjoy Hamo or pike conger, prepared with a special knife called Hamokiri.

11

Admire the cute grated Daikon shaped like a cat made by Chef Hasegawa.

12

Taste onion Tempura sourced from Hokkaido, noting its mild flavor.

13

Enjoy Mozuku seaweed with vinegar, Yuzu, and ginger as a side dish.

14

Savor Nanban Zuke, deep-fried fish marinated in vinegar sauce, which is refillable.

15

Experience Shiro Ebi fried as Tempura, noting its sweet and delicate taste.

16

Enjoy a whole piece of Hotate cut into an intricate pattern, topped with Maldon salt and Ikura.

17

Taste the sushi rice made from two kinds of rice cooked in natural mineral water from Hokkaido.

18

Chef uses a traditional clay pot to cook the rice for a sweet taste and chewy texture.

19

Make two types of vinegar for sushi rice: normal vinegar and red vinegar.

20

Taste Yagara, lightly fried and served in Nori seaweed sauce with red chili pepper.

21

Enjoy Hamo sushi with plum sauce and Oba leaf on top, noting its unique texture.

22

Taste Managatsuo grilled with white Miso, noting its rich flavor.

23

Enjoy Murasaki Uni from Hadate, noting its strong and flavorful taste.

24

Savor oyster Tempura with a thin, crispy batter, enhanced by Oba oil.

Cooking Techniques

slicingplatingseasoningmarinating

Equipment Needed

rice cookersharp knifecutting boardsushi matserving plattersmall bowls

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatariangluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

fishshellfishsoy

Also Known As

Chef's choiceOmakase sushi
Local Name: おまかせ

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