Saba Goya Nasu

Saba Goya Nasu is a delightful Paleo Japanese dish featuring grilled mackerel served with a vibrant stir-fry of bitter melon and eggplant. This nutritious meal is both satisfying and packed with flavors, making it a perfect healthy dinner option.

Ingredients

• Mackerel fillets - 200 grams
• Bitter melon - 100 grams
• Eggplant - 150 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Soy sauce (or coconut aminos for Paleo) - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lemon - 1, for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
2. Season the mackerel fillets with salt and pepper, then grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through and crispy.
3. While the mackerel is grilling, slice the bitter melon and eggplant into thin strips.
4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add the bitter melon and eggplant to the skillet, stir-frying for 5-7 minutes until tender.
6. Pour in the soy sauce (or coconut aminos) and stir well to coat the vegetables, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
7. Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle sesame seeds over the stir-fried vegetables.
8. Serve the grilled mackerel alongside the bitter melon and eggplant stir-fry, garnished with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from mackerel, which support heart health.
• Bitter melon is known for its potential to help regulate blood sugar levels.

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