Shiitake Crusted Fresh Fish With Wasabi Buerre Blanc
- 1/2 cup dried shitake mushrooms (stems included), whole or pieces
- 2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 6 (6 oz size) fresh fish fillets
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha (Thai garlic-chile paste)
- Canola oil, for sautéing
Wasabi Buerre Blanc:
- 1 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon wasabi (Japanese horseradish)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Chinese Sausage Fried Rice:
- 7 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts
- 2 tablespoons finely diced carrot
- 2 tablespoons finely diced fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced Chinese sausage
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup green peas
- 3 cups cooked white rice, cooled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper