Chinese Style Gravlax(Cured Salmon)

Chinese Style Gravlax(Cured Salmon)


1. Place the salmon fillet, skin side down, on a rimmed baking sheet(if aluminum, line with plastic wrap) or large flat platter.

2. Combine the sugar, pepper-salt, and black pepper, and sprinkle evenly over the fish.

3. Scatter the ginger julienne and cilantro evenly on top.

4. Cover with plastic wrap.

5. Place another baking sheet over the salmon. weight it down with a 3-5 pound weight.

6. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours, or for better flavor, up to 3 days.

7. Every 8-10 hours, drain off any liquid that collects in the bottom of the pan.

8. To serve, discard the ginger and cilantro.

9. Slice the gravlax very thinly on the diagonal with a long and thin bladed sharp knife.

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