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Fragrant and Juicy Saba Tatsuta-Age (Japanese Fried Mackerel)

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This saba tatsuta-age is packed with bold ginger and garlic flavors! With its rich taste, it pairs perfectly with rice or sake. You're gonna love it!

Ingredients

2 servings
  • Mackerel (saba)1 whole fish
  • ★Soy sauce1 tbsp
  • ★Sake1 tbsp
  • ★Ginger1 clove
  • ★Garlic1 clove
  • Potato starchto taste
Allergens
soybean

Directions

160 min
  1. 1

    Mix together the ★ seasonings: 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sake, 1 clove ginger, and 1 clove garlic. Cut the mackerel into 4-5 bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Place the mackerel and ★ seasonings in a plastic bag and refrigerate for 2-3 hours to let the flavors fully develop.

  3. 3

    Coat the mackerel pieces thoroughly with potato starch on all sides.

  4. 4

    Deep-fry the mackerel in 170°C oil until golden and crispy.

  5. 5

    Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!

Tips

Adding ginger and garlic reduces the fishy smell of mackerel. If you dislike garlic, you can omit it and it will still taste delicious. If you're concerned about bones, carefully remove them during preparation for easier eating.

Nutrition

Per serving
  • Calories325 kcal
  • Protein21 g
  • Fat19 g
  • Carbs10 g
  • Sodium1.4 g