{"id":19575,"date":"2025-01-20T11:23:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T10:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/?p=19575"},"modified":"2025-04-10T08:57:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T06:57:11","slug":"sous-chef-patrick-grandits-im-portraet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/en\/sous-chef-patrick-grandits-im-portraet\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind the scenes at SHIKI: Portrait of Sous Chef Patrick Grandits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:left top;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1335\" alt=\"Sushi Chef at SHIKI Japanese Cuisine restaurant Vienna\n\" title=\"Frische Reinanke\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Herbst18-17.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"http:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Herbst18-17.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-20755\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272000%27%20height%3D%271335%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202000%201335%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272000%27%20height%3D%271335%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Herbst18-17-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Herbst18-17-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Herbst18-17-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Herbst18-17-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Herbst18-17-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Herbst18-17.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1372.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"432\">As a culinary highlight in the heart of Vienna, <strong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"197\">SHIKI Japanese Fine Dining | Brasserie | Bar<\/strong> is not only a place for extraordinary taste experiences, but also a <strong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"308\">talent hub for the gastronomy industry<\/strong>. One of these talents is <strong data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"354\">Patrick Grandits<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"369\">Sous Chef<\/strong> and a <strong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"390\">key pillar<\/strong> of the SHIKI team for almost eight years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"1360\">Born in 1996 in Vienna, <strong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"478\">Patrick Grandits<\/strong> already looks back on an <strong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"525\">impressive career<\/strong> in upscale gastronomy. His journey began at the renowned <strong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"600\">Gasthaus Flo\u00df<\/strong>, followed by positions at <strong data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"644\">Palais Coburg<\/strong> and a season in <strong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"678\">Liechtenstein<\/strong>. Since 2016, Grandits\u2014nicknamed \u201cShorty\u201d\u2014has been an <strong data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"763\">indispensable part of SHIKI<\/strong> and a <strong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"794\">familiar face to all<\/strong>: he started as <strong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"828\">Chef de Partie<\/strong> and quickly rose to <strong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"862\">Sous Chef<\/strong>, where he showcases his passion and expertise every day.<br data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"922\" \/><strong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"969\">&#8220;The most talented and motivated Sous Chef&#8221;<\/strong> \u2013 none other than SHIKI founder <strong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1018\">Joji Hattori<\/strong> describes him this way. <strong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1062\">Hendrik Mergell<\/strong>, Managing Director and Restaurant Manager, also praises Grandits as a <strong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1169\">\u201cresilient and loyal individual\u201d<\/strong> who is highly respected by both guests and the team. His colleagues add:<br data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1245\" \/><strong data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1360\">&#8220;Patrick is not only funny and warmhearted, but also an absolutely dependable backbone for the entire kitchen.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A Look Behind the Scenes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1725\">Although <strong data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1426\">Japanese cuisine<\/strong> defines his <strong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1453\">daily work<\/strong>, the SHIKI Sous Chef also has a deep love for <strong data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1519\">Italian cuisine<\/strong> and draws inspiration from chefs around the world. A visit to Japan is still on his bucket list, but until then, SHIKI remains his stage for <strong data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1684\">creative excellence<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1724\">unparalleled flavor experiences<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"2039\">When asked about his <strong data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1774\">favorite dish at SHIKI<\/strong>, Grandits explains:<br data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1797\" \/><strong data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"2039\">\u201cThe trio of char \u2013 sashimi, tartare, and caviar \u2013 is, for me, the perfect fusion of Japanese elements and local fish. I recommend our 5-course Brasserie menu to friends and guests, as it offers a wonderful insight into our diverse menu.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2709\">Beyond his work at SHIKI, <strong data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2087\">Patrick Grandits<\/strong> brings his passion for <strong data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2139\">precision and aesthetics<\/strong> into his private life as well: whether cooking for friends and family, collecting <strong data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2242\">high-end watches<\/strong>, or his love for <strong data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2284\">distinctive footwear<\/strong> \u2013 he lives the values that also define his work at SHIKI Japanese Fine Dining | Brasserie | Bar: <strong data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2427\">creativity, dedication, and perfection.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2709\"><strong data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2690\">\u201cPatrick Grandits is more than just a Sous Chef \u2013 he is an inspiration, a team player, and a central part of the Shiki success story. With his energy and passion, he sets new standards every day and significantly shapes the culinary identity of the house,\u201d<\/strong> says Joji Hattori.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2709\">On the occasion of his eight-year anniversary at SHIKI, <strong data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2796\">Patrick Grandits<\/strong> shares one of his <strong data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2835\">favorite recipes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"470\" alt=\"Restaurant Vienna Japanese SHIKI\" title=\"Patrick Grandits\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Team2022-34.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"http:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Team2022-34.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-18716\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27760%27%20height%3D%27470%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20760%20470%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27760%27%20height%3D%27470%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Team2022-34-200x124.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Team2022-34-400x247.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Team2022-34-600x371.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Team2022-34.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1666\" alt=\"ViennaWagyu Dish SHIKI Japanese Cuisine restaurant\" title=\"SHIKI KOCH\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Sommer19sm-19.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"http:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Sommer19sm-19.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-19577\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272500%27%20height%3D%271666%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202500%201666%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272500%27%20height%3D%271666%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Sommer19sm-19-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Sommer19sm-19-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Sommer19sm-19-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Sommer19sm-19-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Sommer19sm-19-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Sommer19sm-19.jpg 2500w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" alt=\"ALOIS TRAINT &amp; PATRICK GRANDITS\" title=\"ALOIS TRAINT &#038; PATRICK GRANDITS\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Sommer19sm.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"http:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Sommer19sm.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-20826\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272500%27%20height%3D%271667%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202500%201667%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272500%27%20height%3D%271667%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Sommer19sm-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Sommer19sm-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Sommer19sm-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Sommer19sm-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Sommer19sm-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.shiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Irina-Thalhammer-Shiki-Sommer19sm.jpg 2500w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1372.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2 class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"157\"><strong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"157\">TRIO OF SALMON TROUT<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"291\"><em><strong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"204\">Sashimi, Tartare, and Caviar of local char<\/strong>, served with <strong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"227\">Ponzu<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"246\">Momiji Oroshi<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"264\">Daikon Tsuma<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"275\">Shiso<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"291\">Chives<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><u>Main Elements:<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"527\"><strong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"334\">Sashimi:<\/strong><br data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"337\" \/>Slice the char fillet into thin slices, arrange decoratively on the plate, and serve with <strong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"442\">Ponzu sauce<\/strong> made from <strong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"507\">Tamari, Mirin, Yuzu juice, rice vinegar, and Kombu<\/strong> as a dipping sauce.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"777\"><strong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"541\">Tartare:<\/strong><br data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"544\" \/>Prepare a <strong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"569\">Dashi broth<\/strong> using <strong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"593\">Kombu seaweed<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"613\">Katsuobushi<\/strong> (bonito flakes). Dice the char fillet finely and season with a marinade of <strong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"712\">soy sauce and Dashi<\/strong>. Use a metal ring mold to shape the tartare neatly on the plate.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"1024\"><strong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"790\">Caviar:<\/strong><br data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"793\" \/>For the marinade, combine <strong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"852\">soy sauce, sugar, Mirin, Sake<\/strong>, and a touch of <strong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"878\">Dashi<\/strong> until the sugar dissolves. Marinate the <strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"934\">char caviar<\/strong> in this mixture for at least <strong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"974\">1 hour<\/strong>. Place a generous spoonful on top of the tartare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><u>Garnish &amp; Accompaniments:<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1328\"><strong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1083\">Daikon Tsuma:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1086\" \/>Cut <strong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1107\">Daikon radish<\/strong> into fine julienne strips and form into a delicate nest. For the dressing, finely chop <strong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1207\">Umeboshi<\/strong> (Japanese salted plums), <strong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1248\">dried plums<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1274\">red Shiso leaves<\/strong>, then mix with <strong data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1327\">soy sauce, citrus zest, and juice<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1489\"><strong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1348\">Momiji Oroshi:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1351\" \/>Grate <strong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1367\">Daikon<\/strong> very finely and mix with <strong data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1410\">Kanzuri paste<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1430\">chili flakes<\/strong>. Serves as an extra seasoning for the sashimi and tartare.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1709\"><strong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1505\">Chive Oil:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1508\" \/>Warm a <strong data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1548\">neutral-tasting vegetable oil<\/strong> to about <strong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1574\">60\u00b0C (140\u00b0F)<\/strong>, coarsely chop the <strong data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1604\">chives<\/strong>, and blend both together for <strong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1649\">1\u20132 minutes<\/strong> until smooth. 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