Fried Mackerel with Ketchup Sauce Recipe

Name: Fried Mackerel with Ketchup Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Mackerel fillet; 1 tsp Sake (for seasoning); 1 pinch Salt and pepper (for seasoning); 1 Katakuriko; 1 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1 tbsp Sake; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1/2 tbsp Vinegar; 2 tbsp Ketchup; 4 tbsp Water; 1/2 tbsp Soup stock granules; 1 as much (to taste) Coarsely ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 Mackerel fillet
1 tsp Sake (for seasoning)
1 pinch Salt and pepper (for seasoning)
1 Katakuriko
1 tbsp Vegetable oil
1 tbsp Sake
1 tbsp Sugar
1/2 tbsp Vinegar
2 tbsp Ketchup
4 tbsp Water
1/2 tbsp Soup stock granules
1 as much (to taste) Coarsely ground black pepper

1
De-bone the fish and cut into edible pieces.
2
Season with sake, salt, and pepper.
3
Let rest.
4
Mix all ingredients.
5
Drain excess water from the fish and coat with katakuriko.
6
Heat a pan with vegetable oil and cook both sides of the fish.
7
Tip: If the fish pieces are thick, once both sides have browned, cover with a lid and steam (cook the inside well).
8
When the fish has browned, add the ingredients to the pan and coat well.
9
Serve to a plate, and season with pepper if you like.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Mackerel fillet, 1 tsp Sake (for seasoning), 1 pinch Salt and pepper (for seasoning), 1 Katakuriko, and more.

Yes, Fried Mackerel with Ketchup Sauce falls under the General 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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Fried Mackerel with Ketchup Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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