Refreshing with Grated Radish! Comforting and Delicious Quick Simmered Fish
This classic Wa-shoku (traditional Japanese dish) is made simply at home in just 15 minutes! Even kids will enjoy this one!
This "Mackerel Simmered with Grated Radish" (saba no mizore-ni) combines fluffy simmered mackerel with plenty of grated daikon radish (mizore). The grated radish absorbs the umami of the mackerel, creating a clean, delicate flavor with timeless appeal. Give this recipe a try for your dinner tonight!
15 minutes
Dokin
PROFILE
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 3
Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 10.5oz unsalted mackerel (saba, 300g)
- 7oz daikon radish (approx. 4-5 inches)
- A0.5cup water
- A3tbsp soy sauce
- A3tbsp sake (or white wine)
- A2tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine)
- A1.5tbsp sugar
- A1tsp grated ginger (or paste from a tube)
DIRECTIONS
Preparation
Cut the mackerel into single-serving-sized pieces.
Grate the daikon radish.
- 1
Add the (A) ingredients (water, soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, and ginger) to a frying pan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, then add the mackerel.
- 2
Place a drop-lid over the fish (or use parchment paper) and simmer over medium-low heat for 7–8 minutes.
- 3
Add the grated daikon radish, including its juice, and cook for 2–3 minutes. (Spoon the simmering liquid over the mackerel occasionally.)
- 4
Turn off the heat and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
RecipeID
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Tips & Notes
I used deboned, unsalted mackerel. Bone-in mackerel can also be used, but be sure to use unsalted fish for this recipe.
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