Traditional Japanese Breakfast Recipe: Mirin-Glazed Fish, Miso Soup & Ohitashi

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine + sugar

Rice vinegar reduces sugar while mimicking mirin's acidity.

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu offers a plant-based option while canned fish is budget-friendly.

Combine mirin, soy sauce, sake, and salt in a bowl.

Marinate fish fillets in the mixture for 30 minutes.

Preheat grill or broiler to medium-high heat.

Remove fish from marinade, reserving the marinade for later.

Brush grill grates with salad oil to prevent sticking.

Place fish on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.

While fish is cooking, heat reserved marinade in a small saucepan until bubbling.

Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.

Remove fish from grill and brush with thickened marinade.

Cooking Techniques

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