

Juicy mackerel tatsuta-age packed with ginger and garlic flavor — it's absolutely delicious! Perfect for lunchboxes too, you're going to love it♪
Ingredients
4 servings- Mackerel3 fish (about 6 pieces)
- Potato starch (katakuriko)to taste
- Oilto taste
- ★Gingerto taste
- ★Garlic powder1 tsp
- ★Soy sauce2 tbsp
- ★Sake1 tbsp
Directions
50 min- 1
Fillet the mackerel into 3 pieces, then cut each piece into thirds. Adjust the size of the cuts depending on the size of the fish.
- 2
Mix all the ★ seasonings together to make the marinade.
- 3
Place the marinade and the mackerel pieces into a zip-lock or plastic bag. Lightly massage to coat the fish evenly, then let it marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to half a day.
- 4
Coat each piece of mackerel with potato starch, then pan-fry in oil over medium-low heat until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
- 5
Once done, blot away any excess oil with paper towels and serve.
Tips
Using olive oil gives the dish a wonderfully fragrant finish. Pan-frying with a small amount of oil makes it healthier while still achieving a satisfying crispy texture.
Nutrition
Per serving- Calories262 kcal
- Protein21.2 g
- Fat13.8 g
- Carbs8.8 g
- Sodium0.9 g


Juicy mackerel tatsuta-age packed with ginger and garlic flavor — it's absolutely delicious! Perfect for lunchboxes too, you're going to love it♪
Ingredients
4 servings- Mackerel3 fish (about 6 pieces)
- Potato starch (katakuriko)to taste
- Oilto taste
- ★Gingerto taste
- ★Garlic powder1 tsp
- ★Soy sauce2 tbsp
- ★Sake1 tbsp
Directions
50 min- 1
Fillet the mackerel into 3 pieces, then cut each piece into thirds. Adjust the size of the cuts depending on the size of the fish.
- 2
Mix all the ★ seasonings together to make the marinade.
- 3
Place the marinade and the mackerel pieces into a zip-lock or plastic bag. Lightly massage to coat the fish evenly, then let it marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to half a day.
- 4
Coat each piece of mackerel with potato starch, then pan-fry in oil over medium-low heat until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
- 5
Once done, blot away any excess oil with paper towels and serve.
Nutrition
Per serving- Calories262 kcal
- Protein21.2 g
- Fat13.8 g
- Carbs8.8 g
- Sodium0.9 g
Tips
Using olive oil gives the dish a wonderfully fragrant finish. Pan-frying with a small amount of oil makes it healthier while still achieving a satisfying crispy texture.
