ITADAKIMAS | FISH | Sea Bream Soup

sea bream

🥗Healthier: snapper

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Snapper provides a similar flavor profile, while tilapia is more budget-friendly.

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: cremini mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Cremini mushrooms offer a similar texture and flavor, while button mushrooms are more affordable.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine vinegar + sugar

Rice vinegar with sugar mimics mirin's sweetness and acidity.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh adds protein and texture, while cottage cheese is often less expensive.

Sprinkle the pieces of sea bream with salt and toss.

Leave the salted sea bream for about 15 minutes.

Scald the sea bream in boiling water then transfer immediately to a bowl of iced water.

Rinse the sea bream well with cold water and carefully clean the fish pieces.

Put a piece of kelp in a pan and place the fish pieces on top.

Cover the fish with water.

Add sake to the pan and bring to the boil.

Remove the scum carefully from the surface of the water.

Add a little salt then adjust the taste with more sake as needed.

Prepare and finely slice the Shirakawa green onions.

Remove the sea bream from the pan and arrange in the serving dish.

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