Sakana no Nitsuke - Simmered Fish

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Sakana no Nitsuke is a comforting Japanese dish where tender fish is simmered in a savory-sweet sauce that’s bursting with flavor. Perfect for a cozy meal, this dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice and a side of pickled vegetables.

Sakana no Nitsuke - Simmered Fish Recipe:

Ingredients:
- 2 fish fillets (such as snapper, cod, or mackerel)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup sake
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 small piece of ginger, thinly sliced
- Optional: green onions or daikon radish for garnish

Instructions:
1. In a pot, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and water, and bring to a simmer.
2. Add the ginger slices and place the fish fillets in the pot.
3. Simmer the fish over low heat, spooning the sauce over the top, until the fish is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
4. Serve the fish with a generous amount of the sauce, garnished with green onions or daikon if desired.

A comforting, flavorful dish that’s sure to warm you up!

 

[Bubbles]

Heyy! I bet the ginger adds a nice warmth to the dish too. Do you have a favorite type of fish to use for this recipe?

 

[otterlyslick]

Sakana no Nitsuke is a comforting Japanese dish where tender fish is simmered in a savory-sweet sauce that’s bursting with flavor. Perfect for a cozy meal, this dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice and a side of pickled vegetables.

Sakana no Nitsuke - Simmered Fish Recipe:

Ingredients:
- 2 fish fillets (such as snapper, cod, or mackerel)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup sake
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 small piece of ginger, thinly sliced
- Optional: green onions or daikon radish for garnish

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Instructions:
1. In a pot, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and water, and bring to a simmer.
2. Add the ginger slices and place the fish fillets in the pot.
3. Simmer the fish over low heat, spooning the sauce over the top, until the fish is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
4. Serve the fish with a generous amount of the sauce, garnished with green onions or daikon if desired.

A comforting, flavorful dish that’s sure to warm you up!

Sakana no Nitsuke looks absolutely delicious! I love how the fish is simmered in a rich, savory sauce. It must be so tender and full of flavor. I can't wait to try making this dish at home!