Recipe
【Super Fast】Upgrade Your Home Drinks! 3 Deluxe Bar Snacks!
Ingredients
- Potatoes(May Queen): 2 (approx. 380g, unpeeled)
- Cornedbeef: 1 can (80g)
- Eggs:2
- Oliveoil: 1 tbsp
- Pepper:1/2 tsp
- Soysauce: 1.5 tbsp or more
- Wieners:5
- Redwieners: 4
- Japanesegreen peppers (pieman): 5
- Saltedkelp (shio kombu): 5g
- Garlicpaste: 1/2 tsp
- Soysauce: 1/2 tsp
- Oliveoil: 1 tbsp
- Natto(40g): 3 packs
- Includedmustard packets: 3
- Water:200ml
- Mentsuyu(noodle soup base): 50ml (80ml for a stronger flavor)
- Eggyolks: 3
- Sesameoil (Taihaku/untoasted): 35ml
- Pork:100g
- Eggwhites: 3
- Avocado:1
- Cherrytomatoes: 2
- Atsuage(deep-fried tofu): 2 blocks
- Lemonjuice: to taste
- Soysauce: to taste
About "Deluxe 3-Piece Bar Snack Set (Takeo Stir-Fry, Win-Pea, Natto Soy Sauce)"
Akihiko Murata, a 1-star Michelin Japanese chef, introduces 3 deluxe bar snacks to upgrade your home drinking experience. This set features Takeo Stir-Fry, made with crispy May Queen potatoes and corned beef; Win-Pea, a savory dish of wieners and green peppers infused with salted kelp (shio kombu) and garlic; and a mellow natto soy sauce that tempers the strong aroma of natto. All three are simple to make yet offer an authentic taste that pairs perfectly with alcohol.
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Tips for Making "Deluxe 3-Piece Bar Snack Set (Takeo Stir-Fry, Win-Pea, Natto Soy Sauce)"
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Choosing Potatoes
- May Queen potatoes hold their shape well and retain a crispy texture, making them perfect for stir-fries.
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Heat & Eggs
- For the Takeo Stir-Fry, turn off the heat before pouring in the beaten eggs; the residual heat will cook them into a soft scramble, creating a wonderfully mellow finish.
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Natto Soy Sauce Tip
- Blending thoroughly with a hand blender and adding egg yolks and sesame oil tempers the strong aroma and stickiness of natto, creating a rich flavor similar to a high-end sesame sauce.
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Win-Pea Styling
- Cutting the wieners into decorative shapes like octopuses or crabs adds a fun, playful, and visually appealing touch.
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Seasoning Secret
- The savory aroma of salted kelp and slightly charred soy sauce is highly appetizing and pairs exceptionally well with highballs and other drinks.
Ingredients for "Deluxe 3-Piece Bar Snack Set (Takeo Stir-Fry, Win-Pea, Natto Soy Sauce)"
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Takeo Stir-Fry (Serves 2)
Alluring Win-Pea (Serves 2)
Natto Soy Sauce (Serves 2)
How to Make "Deluxe 3-Piece Bar Snack Set (Takeo Stir-Fry, Win-Pea, Natto Soy Sauce)"
Takeo Stir-Fry
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Preparing the Potatoes
Peel 2 May Queen potatoes (approx. 380g) with a peeler and julienne them finely using a mandoline slicer. May Queen potatoes hold their shape well and retain a nice, crispy texture.
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Stir-Frying the Potatoes
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a pan and stir-fry the julienned potatoes until they become translucent.
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Adding the Corned Beef
Add 1 can (80g) of corned beef to the pan, breaking it up as you stir-fry and combine it with the potatoes.
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Seasoning
Season with 1/2 tsp of pepper and 1.5 tbsp or more of soy sauce. Adjust the amount of soy sauce to your preference.
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Finishing with Eggs for a Mellow Touch
Turn off the heat, pour in 2 beaten eggs, and let the residual heat cook them into soft, scrambled eggs. This extra step is the key to creating a wonderfully mellow finish.
Alluring Win-Pea
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Preparing the Green Peppers
Remove the seeds from 5 green peppers and cut them into large, bite-sized chunks.
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Cutting the Wieners
Prepare 5 wieners and 4 red wieners. Along with diagonal cuts, make playful decorative cuts like octopuses or crabs to add a fun touch.
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Stir-Frying the Wieners
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil and 1/2 tsp of garlic paste in a pan, then stir-fry the wieners over medium-high heat until nicely browned and fragrant.
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Adding the Green Peppers
Once the wieners are nicely browned, add the green peppers and stir-fry briefly.
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Seasoning
Add 5g of salted kelp (shio kombu) and 1/2 tsp of soy sauce, tossing everything together. The savory aroma of the slightly charred soy sauce will instantly whet your appetite.
Natto Soy Sauce
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Placing Ingredients in the Container
In a container suitable for a hand blender, add 3 packs of Kume Natto and the 3 included mustard packets.
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Adding the Liquid Ingredients
Add 200ml of water and 50ml of mentsuyu (use 80ml for a stronger flavor) to the container.
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Adding Richness Boosters
Add 3 egg yolks and 35ml of Taihaku (untoasted) sesame oil. The sesame oil adds a subtle, nutty flavor—a professional touch.
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Blending with a Hand Blender
Blend thoroughly with a hand blender until the mixture is thick and smooth. This process beautifully tempers the unique aroma and stickiness of the natto.
Preparing the Toppings
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Cooking the Pork
Quickly sear 100g of pork in a pan to make a 'yaki-shabu' style dish. Utilizing the flavorful pork fat left in the pan, scramble the 3 leftover egg whites and serve them alongside.
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Preparing the Avocado
Cut 1 avocado into bite-sized pieces and toss with lemon juice to prevent browning. Arrange them on a plate along with 2 cherry tomatoes.
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Cooking the Atsuage Tofu
Pan-fry 2 blocks of atsuage (deep-fried tofu) until the surface is nice and crispy.
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Serving with Natto Soy Sauce
Drizzle the finished natto soy sauce over the pork, avocado, and atsuage tofu. For the atsuage tofu, adding a tiny splash of regular soy sauce on top of the sauce will sharpen and elevate the flavor.
Food Science
The synergistic effect of umami compounds is highly pronounced in these dishes. Combining the inosinate found in wieners, corned beef, and mentsuyu with the glutamate in salted kelp, soy sauce, and natto exponentially boosts the overall umami. Additionally, heating the soy sauce and meats during stir-frying triggers the Maillard reaction, adding a savory, toasted aroma that contributes to the rich, alcohol-friendly flavor profile.
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3 Deluxe Bar Snacks to Upgrade Your Home Drinks!
Akihiko Murata, the owner-chef of 'Suzunari,' introduces '3 Deluxe Bar Snacks' that pair perfectly with alcohol. In this episode, Chef Murata prepares three dishes: a sentimental potato and corned beef stir-fry, the simple yet viral Win-Pea, and a secret natto soy sauce adapted from his restaurant's recipe for home cooks. The natto soy sauce is an incredibly versatile sauce that goes beautifully with vegetables, meat, tofu, and more. Today, we will test its potential by pairing it with avocado, atsuage tofu, and pork. The assistant is full of anticipation for this lineup, which is sure to make home drinking sessions much more exciting.
A Taste of Memories: Father Takeo's Stir-Fry
The first dish is a sentimental corned beef and potato stir-fry (affectionately called 'Takeo Stir-Fry'), which Chef Murata's father, Takeo, recreated at home after being deeply impressed by it at a golf course. He uses 2 May Queen potatoes, which hold their shape well and retain a crispy texture. After peeling them with his favorite Seki Magoroku peeler, he finely juliennes them with a mandoline slicer. He heats 1 tbsp of olive oil in a pan and stir-fries the potatoes until translucent. Next, he adds 1 can (80g) of corned beef, breaking it up as it cooks. The dish is seasoned with 1/2 tsp of pepper and 1.5 tbsp or more of soy sauce. Finally, he turns off the heat and pours in 2 beaten eggs, letting the residual heat cook them into a soft scramble—the ultimate secret to achieving a mellow finish.
Dancing Octopuses and Crabs: 'Alluring Win-Pea'
The second dish is Win-Pea, a simple stir-fry of green peppers and wieners. He deseeded 5 green peppers and cut them into large chunks. For the wieners, he prepares 5 regular wieners and 4 red wieners for a pop of color. Along with diagonal cuts, he adds a playful touch by cutting them into octopuses and crabs. He heats 2 tbsp of olive oil and 1/2 tsp of garlic paste in a pan, then stir-fries the wieners over medium-high heat until nicely browned. He then tosses in the green peppers for a quick stir-fry, finishing with 5g of salted kelp (shio kombu) for a savory base and 1/2 tsp of soy sauce to bring it all together. The fragrant aroma of the slightly charred soy sauce is incredibly appetizing, making this a perfect dish for both bar snacks and bento boxes.
Restaurant Flavor at Home: Secret Natto Soy Sauce
The third dish is a secret recipe for natto soy sauce, a popular restaurant favorite adapted for home kitchens. Using a Kai House hand blender, he combines 3 packs of Kume Natto and the 3 included mustard packets in a container, then adds 200ml of water, 50ml of mentsuyu, and 3 egg yolks for richness. As a professional touch, he also adds 35ml of Taihaku (untoasted) sesame oil to introduce a subtle, nutty flavor. Blending these thoroughly until thick and smooth completes the sauce. This process beautifully tempers the unique aroma and stickiness of natto, resulting in a mellow, deep, and versatile sauce that is surprisingly easy to eat, even for those who usually dislike natto.
Premium Toppings to Elevate the Natto Soy Sauce
Next, he prepares the toppings to pair with the completed natto soy sauce. First, he quickly sears 100g of pork in a pan to make a yaki-shabu style dish. In a clever, zero-waste move, he uses the flavorful pork fat left in the pan to scramble the egg whites left over from making the natto soy sauce. He also prepares 1 avocado cut into bite-sized pieces (tossed with lemon juice to prevent browning) and 2 cherry tomatoes. Finally, he pan-fries 2 blocks of atsuage tofu until the surface is nice and crispy. With meat, 'fish' (represented by avocado), and tofu, he has assembled three perfect toppings to showcase the full potential of the natto soy sauce.
Cheers with Highballs! A Blissful Tasting Session
With all the dishes ready, a luxurious drinking session begins with ice-cold highballs. First up is the 'Takeo Stir-Fry.' The salty corned beef, crispy potatoes, and mellow soft-scrambled eggs harmonize beautifully, making it an incredible pairing for a highball. Chef Murata notes that adding even more soy sauce for a saltier kick would make it go down even better. Next, they try the 'Alluring Win-Pea.' The punchy combination of salted kelp and garlic elicits an immediate 'This is amazing!' Although these are classic bento box items, their outstanding quality as bar snacks means you could easily enjoy multiple drinks with just these two dishes.
Staff Amazed by the Potential of Natto Soy Sauce
Finally, they drizzle the star of the show, the natto soy sauce, over each topping. Even staff member Nari-chan, who usually dislikes natto, is full of praise after trying it on the avocado, exclaiming, 'This is delicious! I can totally eat this!' The strong, distinct characteristics of natto disappear, replaced by a rich, deep creaminess reminiscent of a high-end sesame sauce. It also pairs perfectly with the pork, gently wrapping around the savory meat. When drizzled over the crispy atsuage tofu, adding a tiny splash of soy sauce on top sharpens the flavor and makes it even more delicious. Be sure to try these three wonderful dishes to elevate your home drinking experience!
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