- 150 g (3/4 cup) of Sushi Rice
- 1 sheet of Royal Kombu Seaweed
- 6 Sakura Cherry Leaves
- 10 Edible Dried Flowers
- 1 Gilthead Seabream
- 200 g (1 cup) of Rosé Champagne
- 150 g (3/4 cup) of Liquid Cream
- 30 g (2 tablespoons) of Unsalted Butte
- 90 g (1/4 cup) Sakura Rice Vinega
- 10 g (1 tablespoon) of Akpi /Djansang seed
- 5 g (1 teaspoon) of Pink Peppercorns

PAIRED WITH BRUT ROSE
Sakura Temari Sushi / Gilthead Seabream / Champagne Sauce
By Mory Sacko
An incredible recipe by Mory Sacko, member of our New Makers Collective, to be paired with Veuve Clicquot Rosé champagne.
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Instructions
1. Rinse the Sushi rice 3 times then cook with a rice-to-water ratio of 1:1.3. To prepare, bring the water to a boil, add the rice and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat then cover to allow the rice to expand for a minimum of 10 minutes. When the rice is done, season with the Sakura vinegar.
2. Fillet the fish, then marinate between a slice of kombu and a cherry leaf. Leave to marinate for a minimum of 2 hours. Cut the fish into thin slices and place on top of the rice ball.
3. Roast the Akpi seeds and pound into a paste. Place a little of this paste between the fish and the rice ball.
4. In a sauce pan, reduce the Rosé Champagne by half, then add the cream and reduce by half again. Whisk in the butter. Adjust the seasoning as necessary.
5. When plating, pour a little of the champagne sauce on the bottom, then arrange the temari sushi on the dish, top with the flowers and sprinkle with crushed pink peppercorns.
2. Fillet the fish, then marinate between a slice of kombu and a cherry leaf. Leave to marinate for a minimum of 2 hours. Cut the fish into thin slices and place on top of the rice ball.
3. Roast the Akpi seeds and pound into a paste. Place a little of this paste between the fish and the rice ball.
4. In a sauce pan, reduce the Rosé Champagne by half, then add the cream and reduce by half again. Whisk in the butter. Adjust the seasoning as necessary.
5. When plating, pour a little of the champagne sauce on the bottom, then arrange the temari sushi on the dish, top with the flowers and sprinkle with crushed pink peppercorns.