Miso-Braised Mackerel Bento recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
A bento with tender miso-braised mackerel served alongside rice and pickled sides.
A bento with tender miso-braised mackerel served alongside rice and pickled sides. The salty, earthy miso seasoning complements the mackerel’s rich flavor, making it a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Japanese · 30 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 545g serving): 622.6 kcal · protein 38.4g · carbohydrate 88.8g · fat 10.9g · sodium 1035.2mg
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: Lightly score the surface of the mackerel so the seasoning soaks in well and the fish keeps a neat shape.
Tips: Keep the heat low, as boiling the sauce too vigorously can reduce it and make it too salty.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Mackerel — 120 g
- Rice — 1 bowl
- Miso — 1 Tbsp
- Mirin — 1 Tbsp
- Sugar — 1 tsp
- Ginger — 5 g
- Water — 100 ml
- Pickled daikon — 30 g
- Spinach — 40 g
- Toasted sesame seeds — 1 tsp