January 2010 Sushi-Mon on the Mountain Newsletter

SUSHI-MON ON THE MOUNTAIN

JANUARY NEWSLETTER

2010

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND

NEW EXPANDED HOURS OF OPERATION !!

NOW OPEN EVENINGS

4-7 TUESDAY (Jam Night)
4-7 FRIDAY

4-7 SATURDAY

WOW! What a season it has been so far!! Mount Washington has the most snow and the most wonderful people ski there and eat at Sushi-Mon

Sushi-Mon Recipe

Bison Tataki: (New evening menu item)
Tataki is a typical Japanese preparation in which beef or fish is seared on the outside, left very rare inside, thinly sliced and served with a citrus soy sauce (ponzu).

Bison tenderloin (room temperature) 1 pound
Green onion (finely chopped) 1/2 cup
Canola oil 2 Tablespoons
Black Pepper 2 Tablespoons
Sake 2 Tablespoons
Mirin 2 Tablespoons
Soy Sauce 2 Tablespoons
Rice Vinegar 2 Tablespoons
Juice of 1/2 Orange
Juice of 1/2 Lemon

METHOD:

Ponzu Sauce
Combine 5,6,7,8,9. Can be refrigerated up to 2 weeks

Tataki

Rub black pepper on tenderloin.
In a pan , heat canola oil to medium high.
Sear Bison for 2 min. on each side, cover and set aside for 5 min.
Using a very sharp knife, slice Bison in 1/4 inch pieces and fan on a plate
Top with green onions and drizzle 1/2 of the ponzu sauce on top and place remaining sauce in a small bowl for dipping the Bison slices.

Serve with rice and organic greens; Serves 4

Notes of Interest:

Sushi-Mon is now a WiFi hotspot on Mount Washington. Stay in touch and connected as you swoop by for a warming cup of 'jo' or better yet, a bowl of ramen!

Planning a mid-winter party, whether on the Mountain, or in the Comox Valley, what better menu item could there possibly be than sushi! Not that we are biased... Order up a platter of Sushi-Mon's finest delectables, have our team come prepare and serve on site, or reserve a private evening at our mountain retreat. Book now and let the games begin. Contact details below.

The Vancouver Island Avalanche Bulletin is having their annual fundraiser this Saturday (January 23, 2010) at the Riding Fool Hostel in Cumberland. For more details on the bulletin and their upcoming fundraiser visit their site: www.islandavalanchebulletin.com

Coming Soon:

Swing by Sushi-Mon while you are on Mount Washington to check for the latest updates on the conditions on the mountainous range of Vancouver Island brought to you by the Avalanche Bulletin. www.islandavalanchebulletin.com

JOIN CHEF KY AND THE SUSHI MON TEAM FOR THE 2009/10 SKI SEASON

We look forward to seeing you!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

Restaurant hours:

11:OOam to 4:00pm - Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday

11:00am to 7pm - Tuesday (Jam Night), Friday and Saturday

Dine-in or Take-out - 250 218-3352

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