Sake appetizer recipes

Autumn|Japanese|Seafood|秋刀魚の佃煮

Simmered Pacific Saury (Tsukudani)

CCulinary Workshop - Culinary Art - Oct. 2013

Houraisen Junmai Kasumizuki

Ingredients

Fresh Pacific Saury 8 fish
... Cut off the heads and tails, and slice into 4 equal sections. Remove the innards, wash, and pat dry.

Seasonings

Straight Noodle Sauce 400ml
Soy Sauce 150ml
Sake 100ml
Vinegar 100ml
Coarse Sugar 300g

Garnish

Grated Daikon Radish As needed
Sudachi Citrus As needed
Chrysanthemum Flowers As needed

Steps

  1. Place the saury on a strainer and sun-dry for 2-3 hours.
  2. In a pot, combine the seasonings and heat to dissolve the coarse sugar.
  3. Add the dried saury from step 1 to the pot, heat over medium-high heat, and skim off any foam. Reduce to low heat, cover with a paper lid, and simmer for about 2 hours.
  4. Reheat the next day. Transfer the saury to a storage container or jar, cover with the simmering liquid, and refrigerate for storage.
  5. Serve on a plate and garnish with grated daikon radish, sudachi, and chrysanthemum flowers.
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