Mackerel Simmered in Glossy Miso Sauce in 10 Minutes

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   Cut the mackerel into 3 pieces and sprinkle salt on both sides.

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   Let it sit for 10 minutes.

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   The salt will remove moisture from the fish, which helps reduce the fish smell.

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   Put the mackerel in a strainer and pour boiling water over it to remove the fish smell.

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   This one extra step will make the mackerel really delicious.

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   To infuse the mackerel with a sweet flavor, add the water, sugar, sake, ginger, and umeboshi to a pot and bring to a simmer.

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   Turn off the heat for a moment, arrange the mackerel in the pan, then set the heat to medium.

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   Just before it boils, turn the heat down to low.

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   Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

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    Next, ladle a small amount of the simmering liquid into a small bowl and mix in the miso until it dissolves.

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    Add the dissolved miso to the pot and gently stir to make sure the miso is evenly distributed.

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    Use a spoon to ladle the simmering liquid evenly over the pieces of fish.

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    Cover with an otoshibuta (drop lid) and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.

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    The miso can scald easily, so be careful.

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    When most of the simmering liquid has boiled down, it's done.

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    In a short time, you have made simmered mackerel in a glossy sauce.

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    You can also cut about 5 cm of the white part of a Japanese leek and simmer it with the mackerel, which is also delicious.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.