Sake appetizer recipes

Japanese|Seafood|Spring|vegetables|鰆と筍の甘酢仕立て

Spanish Mackerel and Bamboo Shoots in Sweet Vinegar Sauce

Cooking Studio Culinary Art 2026 Apr.

Aged unpasteurized sake

Ingredients

Spanish mackerel 150g -- cut diagonally into large bite-sized pieces, sprinkle with salt (1/4 tsp), and let sit for a while
Boiled bamboo shoots 100g -- cut lengthwise into 4 pieces and lightly sprinkle with salt

<Sweet Vinegar Sauce>

Vinegar 3 tbsp
Light-colored soy sauce 2 tbsp
Sugar 2 tbsp
Mirin 1 tbsp
Red chili pepper 1

<Garnishes>

Shredded lettuce
Grated daikon radish
Lemon

Method

  1. Combine the <Sweet Vinegar Sauce> ingredients and bring them briefly to a boil.
  2. Pat the bamboo shoots and Spanish mackerel dry, then lightly dust them with potato starch.
  3. Deep-fry the bamboo shoots first, then the Spanish mackerel, until crisp.
  4. Place the shredded lettuce on a serving dish, put the grated daikon radish in the center, and arrange the Spanish mackerel and bamboo shoots on top.
    Pour the <Sweet Vinegar Sauce> over them and serve with lemon.