Name: Deep-fried mackerel Tatsuta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: Japanese Mackerel Fillet - 280g; Dash of Salt; Potato Starch - 1/2 cup; Oil for deep frying; Soy Sauce - 3 tablespoon; Cooking Sake - 1 tablespoon; Mirin - 1 tablespoon; Ginger Paste - 1 tablespoon

Deep-fried mackerel Tatsuta

Course: Easy, Fish, Japanese FoodCuisine: JapaneseDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Ingredients

Japanese Mackerel Fillet – 280g
Dash of Salt
Potato Starch – 1/2 cup
Oil for deep frying
Seasoning A
Soy Sauce – 3 tablespoon
Cooking Sake – 1 tablespoon
Mirin – 1 tablespoon
Ginger Paste – 1 tablespoon

Directions

Sprinkle salt on the mackerel and leave it for about 10 minutes.
Mix Seasoning A and soak mackerel in it.
Cut mackerel into pieces that are easy to eat and sprinkle with potato starch.
Fry in 180 degree oil. Fry until golden and crisp, Around 3-4 minutes a side. Use a slotted spoon to turn over fish pieces.
When done, gently remove from oil with slotted spoon and drain further on paper towels.
Serve while still piping hot, arranged on a platter. Squeeze lemon juice over the pieces just before serving.