How Michelin-Starred Kato Became the #1 Restaurant in LA — Mise En Place

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu offers a plant-based option while canned tuna is more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made at home.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides health benefits while being versatile and affordable.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is often more accessible.

Inspect the Dungeness crab meat carefully using tweezers and black light flashlights to ensure no tiny pieces of shell are left behind.

Incorporate the crab fat into the custard.

Use the crab meat as a topping for the dish.

Roast the crab shells in a wood-fired oven to enhance flavor.

Make a glaze out of the roasted crab shells.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens