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Tasty Apprentice
Enjoy a taste of Japan with Shirasu Don, a humble yet flavorful dish featuring tender rice topped with delicate tiny fish. 
This simple meal is a perfect balance of savory and refreshing, making it a delightful choice for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Shirasu Don - Rice with Tiny Fish Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
- 1/2 cup shirasu (tiny boiled whitebait)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon mirin
- 1 teaspoon sake
- Optional: grated ginger, chopped green onions, nori strips, and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, mirin, and sake to make a simple sauce.
2. Place the cooked rice in serving bowls and top with shirasu.
3. Drizzle the sauce over the shirasu and rice.
4. Garnish with grated ginger, green onions, nori strips, and sesame seeds if desired.
Light, savory, and full of umami—this dish is a must-try!
This simple meal is a perfect balance of savory and refreshing, making it a delightful choice for a quick lunch or light dinner.Shirasu Don - Rice with Tiny Fish Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
- 1/2 cup shirasu (tiny boiled whitebait)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon mirin
- 1 teaspoon sake
- Optional: grated ginger, chopped green onions, nori strips, and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, mirin, and sake to make a simple sauce.
2. Place the cooked rice in serving bowls and top with shirasu.
3. Drizzle the sauce over the shirasu and rice.
4. Garnish with grated ginger, green onions, nori strips, and sesame seeds if desired.
Light, savory, and full of umami—this dish is a must-try!
