Gindara Saikyo Yaki is a Japanese dish of miso-marinated black cod. The cod is marinated for several hours or overnight in a sweet white miso paste, then grilled or broiled. It is a popular dish in Japanese restaurants and is often served with rice and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 whole black cod, about 1kg
- 100ml mirin
- 100ml sake
- 100ml soy sauce
- 250g white miso paste
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated
Method
1. Combine the mirin, sake, soy sauce, miso paste, sugar and ginger in a bowl and mix well.
2. Place the cod in a baking dish or plastic bag and pour the marinade over it. Marinate for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
3. Preheat the grill or broiler. Grill or broil the cod for 8-10 minutes, until the skin is crisp and the flesh is cooked through.
4. Serve with rice and vegetables.
Potential changes & improvements
You could use other types of fish in this recipe, such as salmon or halibut. The marinade would also work well with chicken or pork.
What other food it works well with
Rice and vegetables are the most common accompaniments for Gindara Saikyo Yaki, but it would also be good with a salad or steamed greens.
Common Mistakes
The most common mistake people make when making Gindara Saikyo Yaki is not marinating the fish for long enough. Be sure to marinate for at least 3 hours, or overnight, for the best results.
Nutritional Information
Per serving:
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 102mg
- Sodium: 2060mg
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 10g
- Protein: 42g
Allergens:
- Fish
- Soy