cuisine of subtraction

Posted by e. (New York, NY, United States) on 21 December 2007 in Food & Cuisine and Portfolio.

"The Sushi-Ko food philosophy is Cuisine of Subtraction. According to Creative Director Daisuke Utagawa, subtraction allows chefs to reveal the essence of each ingredient in it's most honest yet refined state. By subtly combining other ingredients, a taste sensation is created that demonstrates the complexity and beauty of nature for the eye and the palate."
- Taken from opentable.com

Once again, a dish from Sushi-Ko. Taking a detour from the traditional unagi don, or steamed eel on rice, which happens to be one of my favorite Japanese dishes, Sushi-Ko presents Eel Tatsuta-Age, or marinated crispy-fried eel with balsamic reduction. It's a strange departure, but I rather liked it.

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Photo taken in Washington DC on November 2, 2007.

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