Braised Saury with Green Chili Peppers (Japanese Style)
Baek Jong-won Style Braised Saury with Green Chili Peppers: Easy Japanese-style dish using canned saury.
Introducing a recipe for braised saury with green chili peppers that is both simple and deeply flavorful, using canned saury. The harmony of the savory-sweet sauce and fragrant green chili peppers is exquisite, making it a captivating dish perfect as a side for rice or as a snack with drinks. Enjoy a wonderful Japanese-style meal at home with just one can of saury!
Main Ingredients
- 1 can Saury (approx. 340g)
- 1 pack Green Chili Peppers (approx. 100g)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Drain all the liquid from the canned saury using a sieve. It’s best to handle the saury gently to prevent it from breaking apart.
Step 2
Trim the stems off the green chili peppers, wash them thoroughly under running water, and pat them dry. If they are large, cut them in half. If you prefer a spicier taste, you can remove some of the seeds.
Step 3
Place the drained canned saury in a wide, shallow pot in an appealing arrangement. Pour in 60ml soy sauce, 60ml mirin, and 60ml water. This ensures the sauce evenly coats the saury.
Step 4
Sprinkle 1.5 Tbsp sugar evenly over the saury. Sugar enhances the umami flavor and gives the dish a nice sheen.
Step 5
Add 2 Tbsp of ginger syrup. Ginger syrup helps to remove any fishy odors and adds a pleasant aroma. If you don’t have ginger syrup, you can substitute with 1/2 tsp minced ginger and 1 Tbsp honey.
Step 6
Now, place the pot over medium heat and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for about 5-7 minutes, basting the saury with the sauce occasionally so the flavors meld.
Step 7
When the sauce has reduced slightly, arrange the prepared green chili peppers among the saury pieces in the pot. The chili peppers will cook in the sauce, absorbing its delicious flavor.
Step 8
Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer, either with the lid on or off, for another 5-8 minutes, or until the green chili peppers are tender and the sauce is well combined with the saury. It’s important to simmer until the chili peppers wilt and their color becomes vibrant.
Step 9
Once the green chili peppers are fully cooked, turn off the heat. Finally, drizzle 1 Tbsp of cooking oil around the edges of the pan. This will add a beautiful gloss to the braised dish, making it even more appetizing.
Step 10
Transfer the finished braised saury with green chili peppers to a serving dish. For an extra touch of flavor and aroma, sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds on top, if desired.
Step 11
Your Japanese-style braised saury with green chili peppers, featuring a deep flavor and fragrant chili peppers, is now complete! Enjoy it with a warm bowl of rice.
