Japanese Soy Glazed Mackerel Bowl Recipe

Japanese cuisine · 260 calories

Japanese Soy Glazed Mackerel Bowl recipe

About this recipe

Treat your taste buds to the irresistible flavors of Japanese Soy-Glazed Mackerel Bowl. This dish features tender mackerel fillets glazed with a savory-sweet soy sauce mixture, served over fluffy steamed rice and colorful stir-fried vegetables. The glaze, enhanced with garlic and sesame oil, coats the fish beautifully, giving it a rich umami character. The addition of shichimi togarashi spice lends a subtle heat, while spring onions add a fresh crunch. With 22g of protein per serving, this meal is ideal for anyone looking to fuel their day with a nutrient-packed dinner. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s perfect for busy evenings when you crave something comforting yet wholesome. Whether you’re a fan of Japanese cuisine or simply love trying new dishes, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

  • 1 Kg Female Mackerel
  • - Dark Soy Sauce-90 GM
  • - Rice Vinegar
  • 100 g Dabur Honey
  • 100 g Garlic - Single Clove
  • 1 ltr Anveshan Cold Pressed Black Sesame Oil
  • 1 kg Rice
  • - Frozen Mixed Vegetables
  • 300 G Assorted Chilli Pepper Sb Shichimi Tougarashi
  • 200 G Spring Onion(200Gm)

Instructions

  1. 1. Rinse the rice thoroughly and cook it in a pot with 300 ml of water over medium heat until fluffy.
  2. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil to create a glaze.
  3. 3. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a small drizzle of sesame oil.
  4. 4. Place the mackerel fillets in the pan skin-side down, cooking for 4 minutes until the skin turns crisp.
  5. 5. Flip the mackerel and pour the prepared glaze over the fillets evenly.
  6. 6. Allow the glaze to simmer and thicken for 3–4 minutes, spooning it over the fillets occasionally.
  7. 7. In a separate pan, stir-fry the frozen mixed vegetables with a pinch of salt and the shichimi togarashi for 5 minutes.
  8. 8. Plate the steamed rice in bowls and arrange the stir-fried vegetables alongside.
  9. 9. Place the glazed mackerel fillets over the rice and drizzle any remaining glaze from the pan.
  10. 10. Garnish with sliced spring onions and serve immediately for a flavorful dinner.