Tazukuri (Dried Simmered Sardines) for Osechi

Name: Tazukuri (Dried Simmered Sardines) for Osechi
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 50 grams Dried young sardines (or anchovies); 1 Roasted sesame seeds; 2 tbsp Sugar; 2 tbsp Mirin; 1 and 1/2 tablespoon Soy sauce

cookpad.japan @cookpad_jp

This is the recipe I settled on after experimenting with the proportion of ingredients.

The key is the degree of the stewed seasonings. Practice making this several times. For 3-4 servings. Recipe by jun120121

This is the recipe I settled on after experimenting with the proportion of ingredients.

The key is the degree of the stewed seasonings. Practice making this several times. For 3-4 servings. Recipe by jun120121

cookpad.japan @cookpad_jp

This is the recipe I settled on after experimenting with the proportion of ingredients.

The key is the degree of the stewed seasonings. Practice making this several times. For 3-4 servings. Recipe by jun120121

This is the recipe I settled on after experimenting with the proportion of ingredients.

The key is the degree of the stewed seasonings. Practice making this several times. For 3-4 servings. Recipe by jun120121

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Ingredients

3 servings

50 gramsDried young sardines (or anchovies)
1Roasted sesame seeds
2 tbspSugar
2 tbspMirin
1and 1/2 tablespoon Soy sauce

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Steps

1

Dry roast the dried young sardines over low heat for about 10 minutes (until they are crisp).
2

Transfer to a colander to strain to remove the broken bits.
3

Boil the seasoning ingredients; at first, tiny bubbles will form.
4

Boil until large bubbles start to appear.
5

Turn off the heat, add the dried young sardines, then coat in the sauce.
6

Transfer to a tray lined with parchment paper, sprinkle on some toasted sesame seeds, then serve.