Sake appetizer recipes

winter seafood|寒サバの洋風あんかけ

Winter Mackerel with Western-Style Sauce

Culinary Workshop - Culinary Art - 2012.Feb

Ichinenfudou Junmai Daiginjo Yumesansui-45

Ingredients

Cold-season mackerel (dried) 2 halves ... Sprinkle with sake (as needed)
Onion 1 medium ... Thinly sliced
Tomato 1 ... Finely chopped
Celery 1/2 stalk ... Finely chopped
Basil (dried) 2 tsp

Seasonings

Olive oil 1 tbsp
Salt Slightly less than 1 tsp
Water-dissolved potato starch As needed

Garnish

Lemon and parsley As needed

Steps

  1. Arrange onions on a heat-resistant plate, then place the mackerel on top. Steam for 4-5 minutes in a steamer, then let cool. Remove the mackerel and onions separately.
  2. In a pot, add olive oil and sauté the drained onions slowly until golden. Add basil and celery, and continue to sauté.
  3. Finally, add tomatoes, season with salt, and thicken slightly with water-dissolved potato starch.
  4. Cut the mackerel into bite-sized pieces, place on a plate, pour the sauce from Step 3 over it, and garnish with lemon and parsley.