Braised Abalone with Gower Twist

Ingredients

In this adaptation, we incorporate Gower's local ingredients to give the dish a distinct regional twist. The original Chinese recipe is enhanced with the addition of samphire and cockles, which bring a taste of the coast to the dish. These ingredients not only add a unique flavor profile but also showcase the culinary traditions and ingredients of Gower. We alse have the original recipe for Braised Abalone, so you can check it out.

• 4 abalones 4 abalones
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice wine 1 tablespoon rice wine
• 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 cup chicken broth (240ml) 1 cup chicken broth (240ml)
• 1 cup samphire, rinsed 1 cup samphire, rinsed
• 1 cup cockles, cleaned 1 cup cockles, cleaned
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 8g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 12g, 6g
• Protein: 30g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until fragrant and the onion is translucent.
3. 3.
   Add the abalones to the pan and sear them on both sides until golden brown.
4. 4.
   In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine, honey, and chicken broth. Pour the mixture over the abalones.
5. 5.
   Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the abalones are tender.
6. 6.
   Add the samphire and cockles to the pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the samphire is wilted and the cockles are heated through.
7. 7.
   Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. 8.
   Serve the Braised Abalone with Gower Twist hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Abalone — Ensure the abalones are properly cleaned and tenderized before cooking. Tenderizing can be done by pounding them gently or using a meat tenderizer.
• Samphire — Rinse the samphire thoroughly to remove any sand or grit before adding it to the dish.

Tips & Tricks

• If fresh abalones are not available, you can use canned abalones as a substitute.
• For a spicier twist, add a small amount of chili flakes or chopped chili peppers to the sauce.
• Serve the dish with steamed rice or noodles to complement the flavors.

Serving advice

Serve the Braised Abalone with Gower Twist as a main course, accompanied by steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with fresh herbs such as cilantro or chives for added freshness.

Presentation advice

Arrange the abalones on a serving platter, spooning the sauce over them. Place the samphire and cockles around the abalones to create an attractive presentation. Sprinkle some fresh herbs on top for a pop of color.