The Gran Torino Recipe
Shrimp Tempura, Tempura Crab Stick, BBQ Beef Brisket, Avocado, Tobiko, Sesame
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Ingredients
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Shrimp Tempura
Tempura Crab Stick
BBQ Beef Brisket
Garnishes
Method
Shrimp Tempura
- 1
Prepare Shrimp
Prepare the shrimp by peeling and deveining them, leaving the tails on for presentation.
- 2
Make Tempura Batter
In a bowl, mix the tempura batter mix with ice-cold water until well combined. Do not overmix; leave it slightly lumpy.
- 3
Heat Oil
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan to 375°F (190°C).
- 4
Fry Shrimp
Dip each shrimp into the tempura batter and carefully place them into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Drain Shrimp
Remove the shrimp from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Tempura Crab Stick
- 6
Prepare Crab Sticks
Dip each crab stick in the same tempura batter used for the shrimp.
- 7
Fry Crab Sticks
Fry the crab sticks in the same hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- 8
Drain Crab Sticks
Remove and drain on paper towels.
BBQ Beef Brisket
- 9
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 10
Season Brisket
Season the beef brisket with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar.
- 11
Add BBQ Sauce
Place the seasoned brisket in a baking dish and cover it with BBQ sauce.
- 12
Bake Brisket
Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 3-4 hours or until tender.
- 13
Rest and Slice Brisket
Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Garnishes
- 14
Prepare Avocado
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and cut into thin slices.
- 15
Garnish
Sprinkle the tobioko and sesame seeds over the prepared shrimp, crab sticks, and sliced brisket for garnish.