Salmon Teriyaki, Pickled Ginger Sesame Slaw
This recipe for Teriyaki salmon has been adjusted slightly to make it both less sugary and gluten free. It is paired with a delicious fresh salad that has hints of ginger and sesame and enough lemon to make it fresh and zingy. Make the Teriyaki and keep it in a jar to use again and again. try it with beef or Chicken too.
Ingredients
- 4 lices salmon 150 gm each of or another fish of your choice
- 500 gm cabbage about 1/4 cabbage
- 3 talks green onions sliced , 1 cup
- 1 bunch Coriander leaves, 1 cup
- 150 gm carrot shredded or julienned
- 2 Tablespoons pickled ginger sliced, pink
Teriyaki Sauce
- 200 ml soy sauce 3/4 cup
- 125 ml mirin supermarkets
- 125 ml water
- 3 lices ginger fresh
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cornflour
Salad dressing
- 100 ml lemon juice 1 lemon
- 20 ml soy sauce 1 Tablespoon
- 20 ml sesame oil 1 Tablespoon
- 40 ml honey 2 tablespoons
- 20 ml ginger pickling liquid 1 tablespoon
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Set the oven to 180 C
- Make the Teriyaki Sauce first and let it cool for a thicker glossier result.
- Put the soy, mirin, honey and ginger slices in a small pot and put over a low heat
- Mix the cornflour into the water then pour into the pot and bring up to the bowl. Once glossy and clear, cool . Pour into a jar or bottle.
- Slice the cabbage very fine and put into a bowl. Add the julienne carrot, coriander, green onions and sliced pickled ginger.
- Make the dressing by adding the lemon juice, soy, sesame oil, honey and pickled ginger juice into a jar and shake. Set aside
- Put the Salmon Fillets onto a paper lined tray. Brush each piece liberally with teriyaki sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Put into the oven for 10 minutes
- Meanwhile sprinkle the salad with a pinch of salt and toss then add the dressing and toss again.
- Serve the salad with the Salmon.
- Serve with a side of Rice or Cauliflower Rice.
Notes
- Teriyaki sauce can be made and kept in a container in the fridge indefinitely so that you can use it anytime you want to add to stirfrys, vegetables or soups