japanese simmer fish

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beulah, MI
Updated on Oct 7, 2024

I used fresh catch lake bass. Any white fish would be great. This is delicious.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 bass fish filets
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups sake
  • 5 tablespoons mirin
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sambal olek
  • scallions, for serving
  • picked ginger, for serving

How To Make japanese simmer fish

  • Step 1
    Dry the fish filets and season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 2
    Mix the sake, mirin, dark soy sauce, sugar, sweet soy sauce, and Sambal. Add to a pan large enough to place the 4 filets side by side. Bring the sauce to a boil reduce to simmer and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Add the fish filets and place and cover them with a Japanese drop lid.
  • Step 4
    Simmer the fish for about 15 more minutes depending on how thick the fish is. The sauce with keep reducing.
  • Step 5
    Plate the fish on a plate. Drizzle the simmer sauce over the top and garnish with chopped scallions and chopped picked ginger.

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Category: Fish
Ingredient: Fish
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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