Saba Shioyaki & Tonkatsu (d) Recipe
(Note: Saba May Contain Bones) Served with Salad, Rice, Miso Soup (Dine In Only)
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Ingredients
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Saba Shioyaki
Tonkatsu
Salad
Rice
Miso Soup
Method
Saba Shioyaki
- 1
Prepare the Mackerel
Sprinkle the mackerel fillets with sea salt on both sides. Let them sit for about 10-15 minutes to absorb the salt.
- 2
Grill the Mackerel
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill the fillets for about 5-7 minutes on each side until the skin is crispy and the fish is cooked through.
- 3
Serve
Serve the grilled mackerel with lemon slices on the side.
Tonkatsu
- 4
Prepare the Pork
Season the pork loin pieces with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 5
Set Up Breading Station
Place the flour in one shallow dish, beat the egg in another dish, and place the panko bread crumbs in a third dish.
- 6
Bread the Pork
Dredge each pork piece in flour, dip it into the egg, and then coat it with panko bread crumbs, pressing gently to ensure they adhere.
- 7
Fry the Tonkatsu
In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded pork for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Salad
- 8
Prepare the Salad
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber. Toss gently.
- 9
Dress the Salad
Drizzle Japanese sesame dressing over the salad to taste and toss again before serving.
Rice
- 10
Rinse the Rice
Rinse the Japanese short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 11
Cook the Rice
In a rice cooker or pot, combine rinsed rice and water. Cook according to rice cooker instructions or bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 18-20 minutes.
Miso Soup
- 12
Prepare the Broth
In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- 13
Add Miso Paste
Once boiling, add miso paste and stir until dissolved.
- 14
Add Tofu and Seaweed
Add cubed tofu and seaweed to the pot and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- 15
Finish with Green Onions
Remove from heat and stir in sliced green onions before serving.
