Fluffy Simmered Flounder
A classic Japanese dish. The flounder is cooked to be fluffy and tender, served in a sweet and savory sauce that goes perfectly with rice.
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Cook's Notes
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These are notes from the person who cooked it, including recommendations and impressions.
Taste satisfaction
It was okay
How easy it was
Easy
Would cook again?
Yes
Did they arrange it?
No
Recommended moments
Cooking impression
Original language : Japanese
ちょっと甘かったから次は砂糖少なめにする
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Cooking Steps
- 1
Make a cross-shaped cut on the dark side of the flounder's skin and wipe off any moisture thoroughly with paper towels. Slice the ginger with the skin on.
Advice : Making a cut prevents the skin from tearing during cooking and allows the flavors to penetrate better. Wiping off the moisture helps reduce fishy odors.
IngredientsFlounder fillets 3 piecesGinger 15g - 2
Put water, sake, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar into a frying pan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Advice : Boiling the liquid before adding the fish prevents the meat from becoming too tough and helps eliminate fishy smells.
⏱ Until boiling 30 secIngredientsWater 200mlSake 100mlSoy sauce 45mlMirin 45mlSugar 30g - 3
Place the flounder in the pan with the cuts facing up, making sure they do not overlap, and place the ginger in the gaps. Cover with a drop lid and simmer over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes.
Advice : Flounder is delicate and breaks easily, so never flip it! Using a drop lid ensures the liquid circulates and cooks the top side.
⏱ Simmering 10 minIngredientsFlounder fillets 3 piecesGinger 15g - 4
Remove the drop lid and simmer for about another minute while spooning the sauce over the surface of the flounder until the liquid thickens and glazes.
Advice : When the sauce thickens and looks glossy, it's a sign that it's delicious. Use a spatula to handle the fish gently when plating.
⏱ Thickening sauce 1 min
Fluffy Simmered Flounder
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