Sweet Glazed Sardines (Iwashi no Kanroni)

1. 1

   Remove the head and clean the sardines.

2. 2

   Layout on a plate and sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon of sake.

3. 3

   Let sit for 5 minutes then chop fish into smaller pieces.

4. 4

   Pour 4 cups of water into a pressure cooker and add the sardines.

5. 5

   Close the lid and heat on medium.

6. 6

   Once the pressure is on, turn to lower heat and cook for one minute.

7. 7

   After the pressure has released, remove the sardines and discard the hot water.

8. 8

   Add the soy sauce, mirin , sugar, sake and honey to pressure cooker.

9. 9

   Bring to a boil and add the sardines.

10. 10

    Re-pressurize the cooker and cook on low heat for one minute.

11. 11

    When the pressure has released again, remove lid and cook on low until the sauce has thicken and most liquid has evaporated.

12. 12

    To avoid burning, occasionally shake the cooker to mix.

13. 13

    Put the cooked sardines in a container and leave them in the refrigerator for a day.

14. 14

    This allows them to become more flavorful.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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