Maguro No Nitsuke (Ginger Soy Braised Tuna) Recipe

Maguro no nitsuke, a rustic ginger soy-braised tuna dish, offers a harmonious blend of savory and sweet flavors.

Category Tags:

AppetizerDinnerEntreeLunch

Cuisine Tags:

JapaneseAsian

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Instructions

  1. Boil water, then pour it over raw fish in a deep dish until the exterior whitens; immediately drain.

  2. Cut the blanched fish into bite-sized cubes.

  3. Peel and grate half the ginger, then slice the remaining half into matchsticks.

  4. Combine soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, ginger ale, and all ginger in a medium pot; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

  5. Add the cubed fish, cover with a drop lid, and simmer for 1 hour.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 250 kcal
Carbohydrate: 29 g
Cholesterol: 33 mg
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 23 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 1210 mg
Sugar: 26 g
Fat: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g