Pacific Saury (or Mackerel) with a Spicy Sauce - An

Name: Pacific Saury (or Mackerel) with a Spicy Sauce - An Elegant Light-Colored Dish Using Shiro-Dashi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Pacific Saury or Mackerel; 1 medium Onion; 2 Green peppers; 1/2 Sweet Peppers (any color); 5 cm Carrot; 1 dash Salt and pepper; 1 Plain flour; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 3 tbsp Shiro Dashi; 3 tbsp Sugar; 2 tbsp Mirin; 100 ml Vinegar; 150 ml Water

Servings: persons

4 Pacific Saury or Mackerel
1 medium Onion
2 Green peppers
1/2 Sweet Peppers (any color)
5 cm Carrot
1 dash Salt and pepper
1 Plain flour
1 tbsp Soy sauce
3 tbsp Shiro Dashi
3 tbsp Sugar
2 tbsp Mirin
100 ml Vinegar
150 ml Water

1
Thinly slice the onion, peel the carrot and cut into thin strips.
2
Also slice the green and colorful peppers into thin strips.
3
(I used 1/2 red onion and 1/2 white onion this time.)
4
(Nanban Vinegar Sauce) Put all of the nanban sauce ingredients into a pot and turn on the heat.
5
Once it begins to boil, stop the heat.
6
Place half of the cut vegetables into a flat pan or tray.
7
Pour on 1/3 of the nanban vinegar sauce.
8
Chill the remaining 2/3 of the sauce.
9
Filet the saury or mackerel into 3 slices and use scissors to cut into bite-sized pieces.
10
(It's easy if you buy fish that are already de-boned and opened)
11
Dry off the excess moisture from the fish and lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.
12
Coat the fish with flour.
13
Heat a large amount of oil in the frying pan.
14
Shake off the excess powder from the fish and line them in the pan to fry.
15
Once both sides have crisply browned, lightly wipe off the excess oil and place onto Step 3 while still hot.
16
(If you can't fry all of the fish in one go, you can divide into 2 batches)
17
Cover the fish with the remaining vegetables and pour over the remaining sauce.
18
Tilt the tray so that the sauce can coat everything completely.
19
Chill in the refrigerator for several hours to allow the flavors to blend in thoroughly and then it's done.
20
I used this shiro-dashi which is a 1:7 ratio with udon sauce.
21
The concentration differs depending on the brand, so adjust accordingly.

227

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* 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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 4 Pacific Saury or Mackerel, 1 medium Onion, 2 Green peppers, 1/2 Sweet Peppers (any color), and more.

Yes, Pacific Saury (or Mackerel) with a Spicy Sauce - An Elegant Light-Colored Dish Using Shiro-Dashi 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!

Pacific Saury (or Mackerel) with a Spicy Sauce - An Elegant Light-Colored Dish Using Shiro-Dashi

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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