Simmered Sardines and Umeboshi

1. 1

   Cut off the heads and the tails from the sardines.

2. 2

   Cut in half, remove the innards, and rinse them.

3. 3

   Add the flavouring ingredients into a pot, and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Please adjust the taste to your liking at this point.

5. 5

   Since the umeboshi will be added later, I made it a little bit sweet.

6. 6

   Bring Step 2 to a boil, arrange the sardines, and add the umeboshi flesh without pits.

7. 7

   Put a small lid that sits right on top of the food (otoshibuta), and simmer for about 15-20 minutes over medium heat, then turn off the heat.

8. 8

   Letting it cool down, and heating it up again makes the sardines absorb the flavours better.

9. 9

   Heat it up before eating.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.