Delicious Mackerel and Deep Fried Tofu with a Thick

Name: Delicious Mackerel and Deep Fried Tofu with a Thick and Sweet Vinegar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 slice Mackerel (boneless filet with skin); 1 piece Atsuage; 1/2 cube Red paprika (cut it into about 1 cm wide); 3 to 4 Green bell pepper (cut it into about 1 cm wide); 1 Very thinly julienned Japanese leek; 1 tbsp each Soy sauce, sake; 1 tbsp Juice of grated ginger; 1 as required Katakuriko; 3 tbsp Vinegar ( or black rice vineger ); 3 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 clove Ginger ( minced ); 1 Oil for deep frying

Servings: persons

5 slice Mackerel (boneless filet with skin)
1 piece Atsuage
1/2 cube Red paprika (cut it into about 1 cm wide)
3 to 4 Green bell pepper (cut it into about 1 cm wide)
1 Very thinly julienned Japanese leek
1 tbsp each Soy sauce, sake
1 tbsp Juice of grated ginger
1 as required Katakuriko
3 tbsp Vinegar ( or black rice vineger )
3 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp Soy sauce
1 clove Ginger ( minced )
1 Oil for deep frying

1
Cut the mackerel into bite sizes.
2
Cut the atsuage into bite size.
3
Marinate in the A. ingredients for about 20 minutes.
4
Cut the bell peppers.
5
Mince the ginger.
6
Mix all the B. ingredients in a bowl.
7
Cut off a 20cm section of a Japanese leak and julienne.
8
Drain the mackerel and the atsuage and put it in a plastic bag with katakuriko.
9
Shack the plastic bag to make the katakuriko cover the mackerel and atsuage evenly.
10
Heat up the oil to about a medium-high temperature, and deep fry the mackerel and atsuage.
11
Drain off the oil.
12
Remove the scum from the surface as shown in the photo if needed.
13
Wipe off the oil from the frying pan of Step 4 and fry the paprika and green bell pepper and add the B ingredients.
14
Add the mackerel and the atsuage to it and fry all together.
15
The katakuriko from the covering from Step 5 makes the sauce a little thicker.
16
Dish it on a plate, garnish it with the very thinly julienned Japanese leek and it's ready.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 slice Mackerel (boneless filet with skin), 1 piece Atsuage, 1/2 cube Red paprika (cut it into about 1 cm wide), 3 to 4 Green bell pepper (cut it into about 1 cm wide), and more.

Yes, Delicious Mackerel and Deep Fried Tofu with a Thick and Sweet Vinegar Sauce falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Delicious Mackerel and Deep Fried Tofu with a Thick and Sweet Vinegar Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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