Black Cod Cooked with Sake Recipe

Name: Black Cod Cooked with Sake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 36 ounces sake; 1 (7-ounce) black cod fillet; 6 slices peeled ginger root, plus shredded ginger, for garnish; 3 thick pieces burdock root; 3 thick pieces Japanese mountain potato; 3 ounces regular soy sauce; Pinch Japanese premium white sugar; 1 ounce mirin; 1 ounce tamari soy sauce; White scallion, for garnish; Kinome (available at Japanese markets), watercress or mint leaves could be substituted

Servings: persons

36 ounces sake
1 (7-ounce) black cod fillet
6 slices peeled ginger root, plus shredded ginger, for garnish
3 thick pieces burdock root
3 thick pieces Japanese mountain potato
3 ounces regular soy sauce
Pinch Japanese premium white sugar
1 ounce mirin
1 ounce tamari soy sauce
White scallion, for garnish
Kinome (available at Japanese markets), watercress or mint leaves could be substituted

1
In a medium pot, bring sake to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
2
Add black cod, ginger slices, burdock root and mountain potato.
3
Then add regular soy and sugar and cook with a lid right over the fillet, not over the pot.
4
This lid must be slightly smaller than the rim of the pot so that steam can evaporate through the gap.
5
When the vegetables and black cod are cooked through, remove them from the pot and boil the sauce until thickened slightly and reduced.
6
Add mirin for glazing.
7
Then add tamari soy.
8
Place the fillet on a plate, garnish it with cooked vegetables.
9
Pour the sauce over them.
10
Garnish with white scallion, shredded ginger and kinome on top.

109

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 36 ounces sake, 1 (7-ounce) black cod fillet, 6 slices peeled ginger root, plus shredded ginger, for garnish, 3 thick pieces burdock root, and more.

Yes, Black Cod Cooked with Sake falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Black Cod Cooked with Sake

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Variations & substitutions

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