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Autumn|Japanese|Mushrooms|Seafood|鯖と舞茸の糠炊き

Mackerel and Maitake Mushrooms Simmered in Fermented Rice Bran

Culinary Studio Culinary Art 2017.Sep.

Meibou Junmaizukuri

Ingredients

Mackerel Half fillet (200g)
...Fillet into three pieces.
Maitake Mushrooms 100g
...Separate into small clusters, blanch briefly in hot water, and drain.
Red Chili Pepper 1 piece
...Remove seeds and cut in half.
Fermented Rice Bran Miso 50g

Seasonings

Sake and Water 100ml each
Soy Sauce 2 tbsp
Sugar 30g
Mirin 1 tbsp
Dark Soy Sauce 1 tsp

Garnish

Green Onion As needed
Ginger Same

Steps

  1. Blanch the mackerel in boiling water, then transfer to cold water and pat dry.
  2. Place the mackerel and seasonings in a pot and heat over medium-low. Once boiling, pour the simmering liquid over the fish, cover with a drop lid, and simmer for about 12 minutes.
  3. Dissolve the fermented rice bran miso into the simmering liquid from step 2.
  4. Lower the heat and gradually add the miso mixture into the pot, stirring gently to coat the fish evenly. (Shake the pot while simmering.)
  5. Plate the dish, sprinkle with green onions, and serve with ginger on the side.