Eskabeche

Chef: Shawn Naputi
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Serves: 1 person at 8 oz. portion

Ingredients:

1/2 Lb Halibut

SAUCE:
2/3 cups Onion
2/3 cup Garlic
1 Tbsp Fresh Turmeric
1 cup Rice Wine Vinegar
1 tsp Fish Sauce
1/4 cup Sugar
Salt and pepper to taste

VEGETABLES:

1 Head of Little Gem Lettuce

GARNISH:

1 cup Soy Sauce
1/2 cup Sugar
Sesame Seeds

Instructions:

1. To make the sauce lightly sauté onions and garlic in a pan.

2. When garlic and onion are translucent add grated turmeric, rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, and sugar and simmer for 5 minutes.

3. Adjust to taste with a bit of water, if needed. Remove from heat and set aside.

4. Lightly grill lettuce in a cast iron pan, then add sauce and bring to a simmer.

5. Next add Halibut to sauce mixture cover and steam until cooked throughout.

6. Finish with salt and pepper to taste.