Mussel and Wakame Fritters with Wakame Salsa and Wasabi Aioli

Ingredients

Fritters

5 cups Chopped mussel meat ( steamed to just opened)
2 cups chopped Wakame fresh
1/2 cup chopped parsley
3 x chopped spring onion
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 cup gluten free flour
2 tsp baking powder
3 x eggs

Salsa

1 cup chopped Wakame fresh
1 /4 cup diced:
- Cucumber
- Red capsicum
- Cherry tomatoes
- Coriander
- Capers
- Spring onion
3 tbls Lemon Juice
3 tbls sweet chilli
1 tbls sesame oil
Salt and pepper

Wasabi Aioli

1 cup aioli or mayo
1/2 cup baby spinach
3tsp Wasabi
Juice of 1 lemon

Method

Fritters

Mix all ingredients then shallow fry 3 tablespoon amounts. Cook well on both sides.

Salsa

Mix together

Wasabi Aioli

Blend in processor, season to taste.

Plating Up

Plate up and enjoy.

Chef Melody Penton

Wine Match

UMU Restaurant

Umu was established in February 2001. We love working with fresh local ingredients especially seafood and being part of our awesome Coromandel community. We have always endeavoured to employ young locals and give them a chance to learn the hospitality trade.