Miso-Glazed Mackerel Bento recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Mackerel brushed with miso seasoning is grilled and packed with rice and pickled sides for a Japanese-style lunch box.
Mackerel brushed with miso seasoning is grilled and packed with rice and pickled sides for a Japanese-style lunch box. Savory fish pairs well with the salty, umami-rich glaze, making it a satisfying lunch.
Japanese · 25 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 412g serving): 575.6 kcal · protein 37.7g · carbohydrate 78.5g · fat 10.4g · sodium 998.3mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: The sugar in the miso glaze can burn easily, so cook it slowly over medium-low heat.
Tips: If the mackerel is thick, cover it and cook for another 1–2 minutes, then check that the flesh is opaque all the way through.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Mackerel — 120 g
- Miso — 1 Tbsp
- Mirin — 1 tsp
- Sugar — 0.5 tsp
- Rice — 1 bowl
- Pickled daikon — 3 pc
- Spinach — 30 g
- Toasted sesame seeds — 0.5 tsp