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Soy Sauce Pearls
30m
Serves 1
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Directions
1
Start with 100 grams of soy sauce.
2
Whisk in 2 grams of agar agar.
3
Let it simmer for just a minute or two, then take it off the heat.
4
Let it cool slightly, but not so much that it sets.
5
Once it feels warm, not hot, transfer it to a squeeze bottle.
6
Drop it into cold neutral oil that's been sitting in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
7
Drop from a little height for the best pearls and keep the bottle moving so they don't clump together.
8
Strain out the oil (you can save it for next time).
9
Give your faux caviar a quick rinse.
10
Serve with sushi or other dishes.
Ingredients
100 grams soy sauce
2 grams agar agar
cold neutral oil
Equipment
kitchen scale
whisk
pan
squeeze bottle
funnel
strainer
bowl
Tips
Let it cool slightly, but not so much that it sets.
Drop from a little height for the best pearls.
Keep the bottle moving so they don't clump together.
They keep in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container, so you can prep them ahead.
Experiment with other liquids like balsamic vinegar, juice, or even cocktails.
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