Mirin-Grilled Mackerel Bento recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
A Japanese bento with mackerel seasoned with mirin and soy sauce, grilled and served with rice and pickles.
A Japanese bento with mackerel seasoned with mirin and soy sauce, grilled and served with rice and pickles. The fish’s rich flavor goes well with a subtle sweetness and savory seasoning. It’s a satisfying choice for a packed lunch.
Japanese · 25 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 409g serving): 584.2 kcal · protein 35.8g · carbohydrate 79.6g · fat 11.6g · sodium 569.9mg
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: About 10 minutes is enough to marinate the fish; leaving it longer may make the surface too salty.
Tips: If the fillets are thick, lower the heat and cover the pan to cook them through.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Mackerel — 1 piece
- Rice — 1 bowl
- Mirin — 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce — 1 tsp
- Cooking oil — 0.5 tsp
- Pickled daikon — 3 pc
- Spinach — 0.5 handful
- Toasted sesame seeds — 0.5 tsp