Tazukuri (Candied Anchovies)

Name: Tazukuri (Candied Anchovies)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup tazukuri (dried anchovies) (tazukuri is only available in December at Japanese markets; you could use iriko or niboshi (boiled and dried anchovies), but they will be slightly saltier since they are boiled in salt water before drying); 1 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds; 2 Tbsp sake; 1 Tbsp sugar; 1 Tbsp soy sauce; 1 Tbsp honey; ⅛ tsp neutral oil (optional, but it helps to separate the anchovies once cooled); 1 red chili pepper (optional; leave whole and add it to the simmering sauce for a spicy kick)

Prep Time

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

20m

This Tazukuri recipe combines dried anchovies with toasted white sesame seeds, sake, sugar, soy sauce, and honey for a sweet and savory flavor. The addition of optional red chili pepper adds a spicy kick to this traditional Japanese dish. Perfect for a unique and flavorful appetizer or snack.

Iriko

Osechi

Osechi Ryori

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Servings: 4

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1 cup tazukuri (dried anchovies) (tazukuri is only available in December at Japanese markets; you could use iriko or niboshi (boiled and dried anchovies), but they will be slightly saltier since they are boiled in salt water before drying)

1 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds

2 Tbsp sake

1 Tbsp sugar

1 Tbsp soy sauce

1 Tbsp honey

⅛ tsp neutral oil (optional, but it helps to separate the anchovies once cooled)

1 red chili pepper (optional; leave whole and add it to the simmering sauce for a spicy kick)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

330kcal

16%
Fat

11g

0%
Saturated Fat

1g

0%
Carbohydrates

15g

0%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

7g

0%
Protein

42g

2%
Cholesterol

217mg

10%
Sodium

685mg

34%

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

Tazukuri (Candied Anchovies)

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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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