Tazukuri

Tazukuri is a traditional Japanese dish often served as part of Osechi Ryori during New Year's celebrations. It consists of dried baby sardines coated in a sweet soy glaze.
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Tazukuri

Ingredients - Serves 4

Let's Get Started

  1. Toast the dried sardines in a pan over medium heat until they become slightly golden and crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, combine the soy sauce, sugar, mirin, and sake. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  3. Add the toasted sardines back into the pan and stir to coat them in the sauce. Continue cooking until the sauce has thickened and the sardines are well coated.
  4. Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Allow to cool before serving.

Dietary Info

  • Dish Type: Snack
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Calories: 200
  • Fat: 5g
  • Carbs: 15g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Sugar: 10g