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Japanese-Style Braised Fish

Japanese-Style Braised Fish

A recipe for braised fish commonly eaten in Japanese households, which can be easily made using butterfish.

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📝 6 steps

What You'll Need

Butterfish2 fish
Ginger1 piece
Burdock root1/3 stalk
Green onion1 stalk
Shiitake mushroom2 pieces
Shishito pepper3 pieces
Water500cc
Sugar30g
Rice wine150cc
Mirin150cc
Japanese miso60g

Instructions

1

Place the butterfish in a deep pan and pour in enough water to just submerge the fish.

2

Add the sliced ginger and burdock root, then add the sugar, rice wine, and mirin according to the measurements and bring to a boil over high heat.

3

When foam rises to the surface, skim it off.

4

Once the water boils, dissolve the miso through a sieve into the pan and continue to simmer over high heat.

5

Add the shiitake mushrooms and the green onion with slits cut into it, and continue to simmer.

6

When the liquid has almost reduced, add the shishito peppers.