Baby Sardine Tsukudani

Name: Baby Sardine Tsukudani
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2.8 oz chirimen jako (dried baby sardine) (80 g); ½ Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds (optional); Seasonings:; 3 Tbsp soy sauce; 2 Tbsp mirin; 2 Tbsp sugar; 2 Tbsp sake

Prep Time

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

20m

This flavorful Japanese dish features chewy baby sardines simmered in a sweet and savory soy sauce-based glaze. The addition of mirin, sugar, and sake adds depth to the dish, while toasted white sesame seeds provide a nutty crunch. A delicious way to enjoy the umami flavor of baby sardines.

Dried Baby Sardine

Tsukudani

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Servings: 4

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2.8 oz chirimen jako (dried baby sardine) (80 g)

½ Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds (optional)

Seasonings

3 Tbsp soy sauce

2 Tbsp mirin

2 Tbsp sugar

2 Tbsp sake

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

120kcal

6%
Fat

3g

0%
Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

14g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

10g

0%
Protein

6g

0%
Cholesterol

22mg

1%
Sodium

1,160mg

57%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Baby Sardine Tsukudani

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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