Videos | Kai Kani

Caesar Salad

My caesar salad, now I just need some truffle fries & a dirty martini 🍸 **Dressing ** * 1 egg yolk * 2 garlic cloves * 4 anchovies * 1 tb dijon mustard * 1 tsp worcestershire sauce * 2 tb fresh lemon juice or more to taste * 1 tb champagne vinegar * 1/3 c parmesan * 1/3 c avocado oil * 1/4 c olive oil * freshly ground black pepper **Garlic Lemony Breadcrumbs ** * 2 tb olive oil * 2/3 c panko breadcrumbs * 1 garlic clove, grated * 1 tsp fresh lemon zest * 2 tb parsley, finely chopped * kosher salt, to taste **Fried Capers ** * 3 tb capers, drain and pat dry * neutral oil, for frying **Salad** * 4 heads little gem lettuce * parmigiano-reggiano * pecorino romano * freshly cracked black pepper

Hispanic Heritage Month Dinner

A special meal celebrating both Costa Rica & Panama🇨🇷🇵🇦 I made Pescado Frito, Gallo Pinto, Patacones and a simple, fresh Avocado-Tomato Salad. Recipes below. ¡Buen provecho! ❤️ Rub 3 garlic cloves 2 tsp kosher salt 1 1/2 tsp dried whole oregano 3/4 tsp black peppercorns 1 tsp coriander seeds zest of 1 lime 1 whole red snapper, cleaned & scored Coating 1 c all-purpose flour 1/3 c cornstarch 1 tsp dried whole oregano 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cayenne pepper neutral oil, for frying Lime Pickled Onions 1 red onion, julienned 1 yellow chili pepper, thinly sliced 2 limes, juiced kosher salt, to taste 2 tb cilantro, finely chopped Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Gallo Pinto 1 tb avocado oil 1 small yellow onion, finely diced 1 red bell pepper, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 c black beans, cooked 1/2 c reserved cooking liquid from the black beans 2 1/2 c day-old cooked white rice 2 tb salsa lizano 1/3 c fresh cilantro, finely chopped kosher salt, to taste Patacones 3 green plantains neutral oil, for frying maldon salt lime for serving Avocado Tomato Salad 1 large ripe avocado, large diced 1 medium heirloom tomato, large dice fresh lime juice, to taste extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling maldon salt freshly cracked black pepper #CostaRica #Panama #Cooking

Miso Short Ribs

Miso Braised Short Ribs with Garlic, Ginger, Lemongrass and Five Spice **Recipe ** * 3 lbs bone-in short ribs * kosher salt * white pepper, freshly cracked * avocado oil, for searing * 1 yellow onion, sliced * 3 shallots, halved * 1 head garlic, halved * 1 (4 inch) piece ginger, sliced * 1 stalk lemongrass, lightly smashed * 1 3/4 tsp chinese five spice * 1 small cinnamon stick * 1 star anise pod * 3-4 tb white miso paste * 1/2 c shaoxing wine * 1/3 c shoyu * 2 tb mirin * 3 tb wildflower honey * 4 c chicken stock * 1-2 tsp fish sauce, to finish the sauce * scallions, thinly sliced

Shrimp & Cod Chowder

Shrimp & Cod Chowder with Roasted Corn, Leek Oil and Green Garlic Bread **Shrimp Stock ** * 1 tb avocado oil * shells from 2 lb shrimp * 1 tb tomato paste * 1 shallot, small dice * 1 small carrot, diced * 1 stalk celery, diced * 8 c water * 1 small bunch parsley stems * 1 bay leaf * 3 sprigs thyme **Chowder ** * 2 tb avocado oil * 2 tb unsalted butter * 1 small yellow onion, finely diced * 1/2 large leek, light green / white parts, thinly sliced * 2 ribs celery, finely diced * 3 garlic cloves, minced * 1 tb fresh thyme * 1/2 c white or sherry wine * shrimp stock * 2 bay leaves * 1 3/4 c heavy cream * 3 yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced * 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg * 2 ears corn, charred * 1 lb cod, diced into 1 1/2 inch cubes * 1 lb wild shrimp, peeled and deveined * kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste * lemon zest, for finishing * leek oil, for finishing * chives, thinly sliced

Summer Snack – Hawaiian Oysters with Yuzu Kosho & Citrus

Summer Snack ☀️🦪 Hawaiian Oysters with Yuzu Kosho Cucumber Mignonette, Cara Cara Orange & Fresno Chili **Mignonette ** * 1 shallot, finely diced * 1/3 c english cucumber, peeled & brunosie * 1/4 c champagne vinegar * 1/4 c rice wine vinegar * 2 tsp yuzu kosho * 1/2 tsp cane sugar * 1/4 tsp white pepper, freshly ground **To Finish** * 1 dozen fresh oysters, shucked right before serving * 1 fresno chili, thinly sliced * 2 breakfast radishes, thinly sliced * 1 cara cara orange, segmented