90 minDifficulty Harddrinking snackMain ingredients 🥩Monkfish liverPickled plumsTags 🏷️Gourmet dishUnique dishEntertaining guests
Detailed recipeQuick recipeIngredients needed 🛒2 servingsMonkfish liver, appropriate amountPickled plums, a littleSlightly spicy stewed plum preserve, a littleRecipe 🍳Clean and trim the monkfish liver, removing the outer membrane and blood vessels.Fill a terrine mold or a rectangular cooking mold tightly with the prepared monkfish liver.Place a heavy stone or a pressing plate on top of the monkfish liver in the mold to apply weight and press it tightly.Fill a pot with water and precisely maintain the temperature at approximately 85°C.Gently poach the monkfish liver in 85°C water until cooked, ensuring its characteristic soft texture is preserved.Once properly cooked, cool the monkfish liver sufficiently in the mold until it solidifies, then remove it.Slice the tightly solidified monkfish liver into bite-sized pieces, showcasing its beautiful cross-section.Arrange the monkfish liver neatly on a plate, and serve with pickled plums and spicy plum preserve as accompaniments.Trim the monkfish liver, fill it into a mold, and press it firmly with a pressing stone.Maintain the temperature at 85°C in warm water and gently poach until cooked.Cool in the mold until firm, then slice into bite-sized pieces and serve with pickled plums.Cooking tips 💡When cooking monkfish liver, maintaining a temperature of 85°C, rather than 80°C or 90°C, yields the softest and most moist texture.When placing it in the mold and pressing, ensure it's firmly pressed with a heavy stone for a dense, tight, and beautiful cross-section when sliced.Using plump monkfish liver from winter will allow you to experience a much richer and creamier flavor.The seeds of the plums served with the dish can be inconvenient to eat, so it's best to inform guests beforehand or remove them before serving.Recommended for 🙋⭐Those who want to taste a soft and rich ankimo (monkfish liver) dish in a unique style.⭐Those interested in Japanese cooking methods that maximize texture through precise temperature control.⭐Those considering a first appetizer for a course meal or a luxurious sul-anju menu that stands out from the usual.