Shake
Shiozake, a beloved Japanese breakfast dish, is also known as Shake or salted salmon in English. This perfect combination of salted salmon and rice is a cozy and delicious way to start your morning. Try this traditional Japanese breakfast and make your mornings special!
Ingredients
- 300 g salmon My salmon is 1 inch thick.
- 15 g salt
- 1 Tablespoon sake
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare the salmon. I used this salmon.
- First, add sake to every side of the salmon using your hands.
- Then, add salt to the skin side and add the rest of the salt to the other side.
- Cover with cling wrap tightly.
- Put in the fridge for at least 5-6 hours.*1
Option 1 : Oven (I like this way)
- Preheat your oven to 400℉(205℃).
- Prepare a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15 minutes with the salmon skin side down.
Option 2 : Frying pan
- In a medium frying pan, put down a sheet of aluminum foil and oil. Then add the salmon(s) on top. Turn the heat to medium.
- First, cook the skin side until it looks crispy.
- Then, turn the heat to medium low and cook for 6 minutes on each side.
- After that, cover with a lid and cook another 3 minutes.
Let's eat
- This is great with rice and miso soup! Great breakfast:)
Notes
*1 if you prefer lightly salted shake, do 5 hours. If you want more salt, then do 6 hours.
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