Simmered Flounder: Preparation

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   Make a cut under the fin along the gills.

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   Remove the organs.

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   Here, I'm in the middle of removing the guts.

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   This side has organs as well, so take them out.

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   Lightly rinse the fish after removing the organs.

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   It has scales, so saw them off with the back of a knife.

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   Cut a cross mark into the back, and you are done.

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   The photo shows a medaka flounder on top, and an amate flounder on the bottom.

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   I prepared an amate flounder this time around as shown on the bottom.

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    Add sake, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, and honey to a pot.

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    Bring to a boil.

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    Make the flavoring either a little sweet, or a little light as you like.

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    Boil it down until there is just enough to marinate the entire flounder.

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    Make a drop lid with aluminum foil, and simmer.

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    First bring to a boil over a high, then turn it down to low.

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    Please simmer for as long as you like.

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    The one in the photo was cooked for a little under 5 minutes.

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    If you prefer a lighter taste, then you can eat it right after bringing it to a boil.

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    It should look like this after boiling for about 15 minutes.

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    This is amate flounder.

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    This is medaka flounder.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.