dishes

Mackerel w/ Ponzu

 A modern and striking take on mackerel sashimi, paired with a smoky-sweet citrus ponzu and delicate floral accents.

Sliced charred mackerel in burnt citrus ponzu with charred kumquat slices and chive flowers, overhead on pale background

Ingredients

Serves 1-2
  • 1 tablespoon YUZUCO 100% yuzu juice
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ lemon
  • juice of 1 orange
  • olive oil
  • sashimi grade mackerel
  • kumquat
  • chive flowers
  • tarragon flowers

Instructions

Step 1
To make the sauce, use a blowtorch or gas stove to char the outside of the orange and lemon.
Step 2
Juice the orange and lemon into a bowl and add in the soy sauce and yuzu juice.
Step 3
Add a little bit of sugar if your oranges are not sweet enough.
Step 4
Torch the mackerel skin until nice and charred.
Step 5
Place mackerel into a plate and spoon in the burnt citrus ponzu.
Step 6
Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, chive flowers, tarragon flowers, and charred kumquat slices.

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