Ikura no Nitsuke

Ikura no Nitsuke is a delightful Japanese dish featuring marinated salmon roe, simmered to perfection in a savory-sweet sauce. The dish offers a burst of umami flavors, making it a unique seafood experience.

Ingredients

• Salmon roe - 150 grams
• Soy sauce - 30 milliliters
• Mirin - 30 milliliters
• Sake - 15 milliliters
• Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon (15 grams)
• Dashi stock - 100 milliliters
• Green onions - 1 stalk, finely chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon, toasted

Steps

1. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, and dashi stock. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
2. Once the sauce is simmering, carefully add the salmon roe to the saucepan. Cook for about 5 minutes, gently stirring to avoid breaking the roe.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the ikura to cool in the sauce for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
4. Serve the ikura in a small bowl, garnished with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.
• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.

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