Asian-style Gravlax

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 lbs Salmon Fillets, skin on
 * 2 tbsp Kosher Salt
 * 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
 * 1/2 tsp Chile Flakes
 * 1/2 tsp five spice powder
 * 1/2 cup peeled, thinly sliced Ginger Root

Directions

 * 1) Place the salmon on a Baking Sheet.
 * 2) In a small bowl, combine salt, Sugar, chile flakes and five spice powder. Mix well.
 * 3) Spread the Gingerroot over the top and bottom of the salmon.
 * 4) Cover salmon with spice mixture on both sides.
 * 5) Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 days, or until the fish is firm to the touch.
 * 6) To serve, slice the salmon as thinly as possible with a sharp knife.
 * 7) Serve cold with French bread and crème fraiche mixed with a Wasabi paste.

Contributed by

 * from the sneaky kitchen; contributed by kate stavelan

Kate Staveland states this recipe is from Chef Caprial in the Portland area.