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Bara Sushi With Salted Mackerel (Saba) - Recipe Video

A simple and easy to understand recipe video shows how to make Bara Sushi With Salted Mackerel (Saba).
Here is an introduction of bara sushi, mixed with salted mackerel (saba). The flavor of salted saba goes well with vinegared rice with the flavor of green shiso leaves and ginger. You can make various arrangements if you use your favorite fish or dried fish. It is also convenient as a dish for events and welcoming guests. Please give it a try!
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Cook time

40 minutes

Ingredients
2 servings

  • Rice
    300 g
  • Salted mackerel
    1 sheets
  • Sesame oil
    1 tbsp
  • Green shiso leaves
    3 sheets
  • Ginger
    30 g
  • Roasted white sesame seeds
    1.5 tbsp
  • Vinegar Mix
  • Vinegar
    3 tbsp
  • Sugar
    1 tbsp
  • Salt
    1/4 tsp
  • Nori seaweed
    as needed

How to make

  1. 1. Remove the stems from the green shiso leaves and coarsely chop.
  2. 2. Coarsely chop the ginger.
  3. 3. Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat, add the salted mackerel, and cook over medium heat for about 7 minutes until cooked through. Remove from heat, remove the skin and bones, and break up the fish meat.
  4. 4. Add the blended vinegar to a pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  5. 5. Put the rice in a bowl, pour in Step 4, and slice through the rice.
  6. 6. Add the Step 1, 2, 3, and white roasted sesame seeds, then mix everything together.
  7. 7. Serve on a plate, sprinkle with nori seaweed, and it is ready.

Tips for cooking

Please adjust the amount of salt to your taste. Salted mackerel is also delicious when grilled on a fish grill. Please adjust the amount of sugar in the blended vinegar to your taste.

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