Horse Mackerel in Nanban Sauce Recipe

Name: Horse Mackerel in Nanban Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Horse Mackerel; 100 grams Onion; 1 Red or yellow bell pepper; 30 grams Green onions or scallions; 3 tbsp Vinegar; 2 tbsp each Soy sauce, mirin; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1 pinch Dried chili pepper round slices; 1 tsp Salt; 6 tbsp Vegetable oil; 2 pinch Chili threads; 2 tbsp Katakuriko

Servings: persons

2 Horse Mackerel
100 grams Onion
1 Red or yellow bell pepper
30 grams Green onions or scallions
3 tbsp Vinegar
2 tbsp each Soy sauce, mirin
1 tbsp Sugar
1 pinch Dried chili pepper round slices
1 tsp Salt
6 tbsp Vegetable oil
2 pinch Chili threads
2 tbsp Katakuriko

1
Remove the scales, innards, scutes, and small bones from the horse mackerels, and fillet into 3 pieces each, then sprinkle with salt.
2
Cover with plastic wrap, and let it sit for 20 minutes in the fridge.
3
Thinly slice the onion and pepper, and cut the green onions into thin round slices.
4
Add the flavouring ingredients into a bowl, and mix well.
5
Add in the onion and pepper.
6
Briefly wash the horse mackerels in cold water, and wipe off the excess water completely with paper towels.
7
Coat them with the katakuriko.
8
Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-low, and start frying with the skin side of the horse mackerels.
9
Fry for about 5 minutes, and flip when they are browned.
10
Fry the other side for about 5 minutes as well.
11
When the horse mackerels are cooked, soak into the Step 2 flavouring ingredients while they are still hot, and serve on a plate.
12
Garnish with green onions and chili threads, then you're done!
13
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248

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Horse Mackerel, 100 grams Onion, 1 Red or yellow bell pepper, 30 grams Green onions or scallions, and more.

Yes, Horse Mackerel in Nanban 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Horse Mackerel in Nanban Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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