Herring Sashimi (Nishin) and Plum Appetizer - Easy & Delicious Recipe

herring

🥗Healthier: mackerel

💰Cheaper: sardines

Mackerel provides a similar flavor profile and is often more accessible.

Add plum juice to a saucepan.

Add sugar to taste and stir.

Add cornstarch slurry and cook until desired consistency is reached.

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool.

Buy herring with roe (nishin) from a Japanese market or seafood supplier.

Use a sharp knife or sashimi knife to cut the herring into thick slices.

If the herring is frozen, thaw it before cutting.

Arrange the sliced herring and sliced red plums alternatively on a plate.

Garnish with mint leaves.

Finish off the dish with the cooled plum sauce.

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