Golden Ratio Soy-Marinated Salmon
Golden Ratio Soy-Marinated Salmon
Make Delicious Soy-Marinated Salmon with a Super Simple Golden Ratio Sauce
Introducing a recipe for soy-marinated salmon that’s perfect for when you have a lack of appetite. The savory and sweet soy-based sauce combined with the fresh salmon flavor creates a special dish that the whole family will love. It’s excellent as a side dish with drinks, or as a satisfying salmon bowl or sushi. Homemade soy-marinated salmon is not only delicious but also perfect for home party menus with its beautiful presentation. If you make a generous batch of the soy sauce mixture, you can prepare small portions frequently to enjoy it fresh, so try making it right now!
Basic Ingredients for Freshness- 600g Fresh Salmon (prepared for marinating)
- 1 Lemon (thinly sliced)
- 1 Red Chili Pepper (seeds removed, thinly sliced diagonally)
- 1 Green Chili Pepper (seeds removed, thinly sliced diagonally)
- 1/2 Onion (thinly sliced)
Golden Ratio Soy Sauce Marinade- 1 cup Soy Sauce (200ml)
- 1/2 cup Mirin (or cooking wine) (100ml)
- 1 1/2 cups Water (300ml)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 piece Ginger (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 stalk Green Onion (white part preferred, cut into large pieces)
- 1/2 Onion (cut into large pieces)
- A pinch of Whole Peppercorns (about 10)
- 1 Dried Red Chili Pepper (broken, seeds removed)
- 1 cup Soy Sauce (200ml)
- 1/2 cup Mirin (or cooking wine) (100ml)
- 1 1/2 cups Water (300ml)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 piece Ginger (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 stalk Green Onion (white part preferred, cut into large pieces)
- 1/2 Onion (cut into large pieces)
- A pinch of Whole Peppercorns (about 10)
- 1 Dried Red Chili Pepper (broken, seeds removed)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the ingredients for the soy sauce marinade to make delicious marinated salmon. Cut the green onion into large pieces, and thinly slice the garlic and ginger. Also, cut the onion into large pieces, and break the dried chili pepper in half to remove the seeds. Prepare the whole peppercorns.
Step 2
In a pot, combine 1 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of mirin, 1 1/2 cups of water, and 1 Tbsp of sugar. Add all the prepared green onion, onion, garlic, ginger, whole peppercorns, and dried chili pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 15 minutes to allow all the flavors to infuse.
Step 3
Once the soy sauce mixture boils, turn off the heat and add 1/2 cup of bonito flakes. Let it steep for 2 minutes to extract a deep umami flavor.
Step 4
Strain the mixture through a sieve to remove all the solids, leaving only the clear soy sauce. Be careful as the soy sauce mixture is hot. It must be completely cooled before adding to the salmon to prevent any fishy taste and ensure fresh preservation.
Step 5
Prepare the vegetables to accompany the marinated salmon. Wash the lemon thoroughly and slice it thinly into half-moons. Slice the onion thinly. Slice the red and green chili peppers diagonally after removing the seeds for a more appealing color.
Step 6
Gently pat the fresh salmon dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. To eliminate any fishy smell, sprinkle 1 Tbsp of mirin over the salmon and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then, lightly pat it dry again with paper towels for a cleaner taste.
Step 7
Cut the prepared salmon into bite-sized pieces, about 2-3 cm thick. Cutting them too thin might cause them to fall apart, so aim for a moderate thickness.
Step 8
Layer the sliced salmon at the bottom of an airtight container. Arrange the sliced onion, lemon slices, and chili peppers attractively on top of the salmon. Pour the cooled soy sauce mixture evenly over everything, ensuring the salmon is submerged. It’s crucial that the soy sauce is completely cool to prevent the salmon from cooking and to ensure it marinates freshness.
Step 9
Close the lid of the airtight container and refrigerate for at least 5 hours to marinate sufficiently. The longer it marinates, the deeper the soy sauce flavor will penetrate the salmon, making it even more delicious. Marinating overnight will yield an even richer taste.
Step 10
The finished soy-marinated salmon can be enjoyed as is, but it’s also incredibly delicious served over rice as a salmon bowl or as salmon sushi. Adding fresh sprouts, minced onion, or a dab of wasabi will enhance the flavors for an even more satisfying meal. Enjoy your meal!
