Saba Misoni 鯖の味噌煮

Ingredients

• 250 g Mackerel fillet
• 1 1/2 tbs miso paste
• 1 1/2 tbs sugar
• 1 1/2 tbs mirin
• 1/2 tbs soy sauce
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup sake
• 10 g ginger
• ginger and spring onion to garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Mackerel Preparation ---

2. 2

   Cut the mackerel and score the fish meat (on the skin side) so that it will not break apart.

3. 3

   Pour boiling water over the mackerel fillet until the flesh turns slightly white then move it to a bowl of ice water to prevent further cooking and to remove any blood clots.

4. 4

   --- Making Saba Misoni ---

5. 5

   Slice the ginger very thinly and cut the scallions. Set both aside.

6. 6

   Put all the sauce ingredients into a shallow sauce pan or a pot over medium heat and bring to boil.

7. 7

   Turn the heat down to low and add the mackerel gently into the pan.

8. 8

   Put a drop lid on and simmer for about 10 minutes to reduce the sauce but be careful not to burn it.

9. 9

   spoon: While simmering the fish, occasionally spoon the sauce over the fish.

10. 10

    garnish and serve: Garnish with ginger and spring onion to serve.