Directions
- 1Start with 100 grams of soy sauce.
- 2Whisk in 2 grams of agar agar.
- 3Let it simmer for just a minute or two, then take it off the heat.
- 4Let it cool slightly, but not so much that it sets.
- 5Once it feels warm, not hot, transfer it to a squeeze bottle.
- 6Drop it into cold neutral oil that's been sitting in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
- 7Drop from a little height for the best pearls and keep the bottle moving so they don't clump together.
- 8Strain out the oil (you can save it for next time).
- 9Give your faux caviar a quick rinse.
- 10Serve with sushi or other dishes.
Ingredients
- 100 grams soy sauce
- 2 grams agar agar
- cold neutral oil
Equipment
kitchen scalewhiskpansqueeze bottlefunnelstrainerbowl
Tips
- Let it cool slightly, but not so much that it sets.
- Drop from a little height for the best pearls.
- Keep the bottle moving so they don't clump together.
- They keep in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container, so you can prep them ahead.
- Experiment with other liquids like balsamic vinegar, juice, or even cocktails.
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