Saba No Miso Ni (鯖の味噌煮)

Ingredients

• 4 fillets mackerel
• 1 cup miso
• 1 cup sake
• 1 cup mirin
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 inch, piece ginger
• 1 cup water
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the ginger by peeling it and slicing it into thin rounds.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine the sake, mirin, water, miso, sugar, and ginger. Stir well to dissolve the miso and sugar.

3. 3

   Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the mackerel fillets to the saucepan, skin side up. Make sure they are submerged in the sauce.

5. 5

   Cover the saucepan and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the mackerel is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

6. 6

   While the fish is cooking, chop the green onions into thin slices for garnish.

7. 7

   Once the mackerel is cooked, carefully remove the fillets from the sauce and place them on a serving platter.

8. 8

   Increase the heat to medium-high and let the sauce boil for an additional 5 minutes to thicken slightly.

9. 9

   Pour the thickened sauce over the mackerel fillets.

10. 10

    Garnish with chopped green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.

11. 11

    Serve hot with steamed rice and enjoy your Saba No Miso Ni!