Delicious Braised Mackerel Recipe
Sweet & Tangy Japanese-Style Braised Mackerel: Packed with Veggies!
Perfect for when you don’t have much appetite! Enjoy a wonderful meal with this sweet and sour Japanese-style braised mackerel. It’s packed with nutrients and flavor thanks to the addition of various vegetables. Easy to make, even picky eaters will love it! (๑>◡<๑)
Main Ingredients- 2 Mackerels
- 1/2 Onion
- 1/2 Carrot
- 3-5 Napa Cabbage Leaves
- 1/2 Mushroom (e.g., shiitake, king oyster)
- A little Potato Starch
Braising Sauce- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Vinegar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients for the dish. Have fresh mackerel and a variety of vegetables ready.
Step 2
Chop the onion, carrot, cabbage, mushroom, and other vegetables into bite-sized pieces (about 1-2 cm thick). Lightly oil a pan and quickly stir-fry the vegetables over high heat just until they soften slightly. Be careful not to overcook, as they can become mushy.
Step 3
Temporarily transfer the stir-fried vegetables to a plate and let them cool slightly. This helps maintain the vegetables’ crisp texture.
Step 4
Rinse the mackerel clean and pat it dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove any fishy odor. Cut the mackerel into manageable pieces (about 3-4 cm). Lightly coat the outside of the cut mackerel pieces with potato starch. Coating with starch helps the sauce adhere well and prevents the fish from breaking apart.
Step 5
Heat a little oil in a pan and pan-fry the starch-coated mackerel on both sides until lightly golden brown and slightly crisp. Browning the exterior slightly is the key.
Step 6
Arrange the pre-stir-fried vegetables on top of the well-cooked mackerel. Pour the braising sauce, made by mixing soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar, evenly over the vegetables and mackerel. Simmer over medium-low heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and reduced. Spooning the sauce over the ingredients periodically will enhance the flavor.
Step 7
Your delicious Japanese-style braised mackerel is ready! Enjoy it with warm rice.
