March 2011

MIZU - NEW Premium Sake Selections

Mizu is pleased to include 4 new Sakes to the beverage menu lineup in 2011:

• Tamagawa -Omachi
• Tamagawa - Daiginjo
• Daiginjo YOSHINOGAWA
• Dassai Junmai Ginjo 50

The two Tamagawa Sakes are exclusive to Mizu Restaurant,and follow the successful Sake Evenings conducted by Master Sake Brewer, Philip Harper in 2010 to celebrate Mizu's 5th Birthday.

NEW for 2011 - Sake Tasting Set !

New to Sake or want to try a little bit of a few interesting varieties ?
Try the new Mizu Sake Tasting Set - chef‘s choice of 3 different kinds of sake (cold) for only $12.00.

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Mizu - A taste of the Mizu Menu - Salmon & Fig recipe

Ingredients (serve 4)

400g fresh salmon fillet
100g piece each
4 fresh ripe figs
100g wild rocket
20g crushed walnuts
200ml tofu dressing

Method

• Sprinkle salt on fish fillet and leave for 10 minutes
• Grill salmon for 10-15min
• Place wild rocket on plate
• Cut fig into 6 pieces and place around the rocket
• Sprinkle walnuts and apply dressing ( below)
• Place grilled salmon on top to serve

Tofu dressing

1 piece of firm tofu
1 tbsp miso
100ml ponzu
50ml soy
50ml oil
20ml mirin
50g sesame seeds
1tbsp sugar
1tsp salt
1tsp garlic
1tsp ginger

Method

• Wrap the tofu with kitchen paper and heat in microwave for 1min.
• Cool down in the fridge - his takes excess moisture from tofu.
• Mix all ingredients in food mixer to make a smooth sauce.

Enjoy!

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NEW - download new Banquet Menus here - ideal for groups of 10 people or more

MIZU Events

Cooking Classes SUSHI 2011
FULLY BOOKED for Mar-May - but more coming soon!

Upcoming dates : 21Jun | 26Jul | 23Aug

All classes are conducted in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere by Chef Soichiro Chaki. A maximum of 6 students per lesson enables participants to receive one on one tuition from Chef and to get 'hands on' in the kitchen.

You've been amazed by the presentation and taste of the world famous Japanese dish- Sushi. It may look simple, but Chef will teach you the finer points of preparing and presenting this Japanese delicacy. At the conclusion of the lesson relax over lunch.

Bookings are essential and class confirmation upon full payment.

Download Sushi Cooking School Brochure for 2011! [ pdf | 313kb ]

Mizu is the only restaurant in Brisbane offering a full Japanese-style breakfast on the weekends.

What is a typical Japanese breakfast ?

A traditonal Japanese breakfast usually consists of steamed rice, miso (soy bean paste) soup, and side dishes. Common side dishes include grilled fish, rolled omelette, pickles, dried seaweed, salad, and more...

At Mizu, a traditional Japanese breakfast...with a twist.....!

yaki onigiri
two grilled soy brushed rice balls, served with pickles

okonomiyaki
japanese style savory pancakes, mizuna leaves, japanese BBQ sauce, mayonnaise, aonori seaweed & pickled ginger

MIZU omelette
served with steamed rice & light vegetarian sauce, - filling choose from :
soy glazed roasted pumpkins and sweet potatoes , or fresh crab meat and shallots

MIZU breakfast bento box
Chef’s selection of traditional Japanese breakfast dishes such as grilled fish, agemono, nimono, sunomono & pickles, served with a bowl of rice & miso soup

Fresh Japanese tea - sencha (green tea) | genmai-cha (green tea with roasted rice) | houji-cha (roasted green tea)

Finish off breakfast with something a little bit different...
matcha green tea latte traditional matcha tea with foamed milk!!!