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A succulent plate of Soy Sauce Braised Black Cod (Gindara Nitsuke)

Soy Sauce Braised Black Cod (Gindara Nitsuke)

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Yield 2 servings

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Ingredients 

  • 400 grams sablefish aka black cod
  • 10 grams ginger
  • ¼ cup sake
  • ¼ cup mirin
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

  • Wash the fish, scraping away any scales or blood on the surface. Pat the filets dry with paper towels.
  • Add the ginger, sake, mirin, soy sauce, and sugar to a pan that's just big enough to fit the fish and bring the mixture to a boil.
    Braising liquid for Soy Sauce Braised Black Cod (Gindara Nitsuke)
  • Add the black cod to the pan and use a spoon to baste the tops of the fish with the braising liquid periodically.
    Adding the cod to the braising liquid for Soy Sauce Braised Black Cod (Gindara Nitsuke)
  • After a few minutes, flip the filets over and continue basting them with the sauce.
    Soy Sauce Braised Black Cod (Gindara Nitsuke)
  • Continue flipping and basting every few minutes until the fish is cooked through and the sauce has thickened into a thick glaze.
    Black cod cooking in a rich sauce for Soy Sauce Braised Black Cod (Gindara Nitsuke)

Nutrition

Calories 197kcalCarbohydrates 14gProtein 31gFat 1gSaturated Fat 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat 0.2gTrans Fat 0.01gCholesterol 94mgSodium 794mgPotassium 498mgFiber 0.1gSugar 13gVitamin A 12IUVitamin C 0.3mgCalcium 18mgIron 0.4mg
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese