Frozen tomatoFully ripe tomato that has been frozen, soaked in water for 3-4 minutes before use1
SaltAdded to season the tomato1 g
Shiso leavesStems removed, thinly sliced, rinsed and squeezed dry2
Olive oilFor seasoning and final drizzle1 tbsp
Black pepper~¼ tspest.
Grated garlic~1 cloveest.
CucumberThinly sliced
30 g
ScallopsCut into quarters vertically; other sashimi can be substituted2
Parmesan cheeseSprinkled on top at the end~2 tbspest.
Lemon wedgeFor garnish and squeezing over the dish~1est.
Snap peas or asparagus (optional)Blanch and mix in if you want more vegetables~50 gest.
Steps
1
Soak the frozen tomato in water for 3-4 minutes until the skin loosens and the tomato softens slightly but remains firm.
2
Cut off the stem end, peel the skin, and slice the tomato into about 1cm thick pieces.
3
Finely chop half of the tomato slices, keep the other half in larger pieces, transfer to a bowl, add 1g of salt, and mix well.
4
Bring a large pot of water to a boil with about 1% salt, add the capellini, and cook one minute longer than the package instructions for a better texture when served cold.
5
Drain the cooked pasta, shake it vigorously in a strainer to remove excess water, then blot with paper towels to remove remaining moisture.
6
Add the drained pasta to the semi-frozen tomato mixture and gently toss to chill the pasta quickly, avoiding the sogginess caused by rinsing in ice water.
7
Prepare the shiso leaves by removing the stems, cutting in half, rolling and slicing thinly, rinsing in water, squeezing out excess moisture, and blotting with paper towels.
8
Add olive oil, black pepper, grated garlic, and sliced cucumber to the chilled pasta, then add the scallops cut into quarters, and gently toss everything together with tongs.
9
If you want more vegetables, mix in blanched snap peas or asparagus.
10
Plate the pasta on a chilled dish, garnish with the sliced shiso leaves, sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese, drizzle with olive oil, and finish with a lemon wedge.
11
Squeeze plenty of lemon juice over the dish before eating for a refreshing finish, completing this delicious chilled pasta.
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