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Kinmedai Nitsuke Recipe: Heartwarming Braised Alfonsino Delight

Kinmedai Nitsuke (Braised Alfonsino)

Imagine a cozy evening, the aroma of sweet and savory braised fish wafting through your kitchen, transporting you to a warm Japanese home. Kinmedai Nitsuke, or braised alfonsino, is one of those dishes that feels like a warm hug. It's simple to make, yet so impressive, and it’s bound to create beautiful memories around the dinner table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Kinmedai Nitsuke
  • 1 whole kinmedai (alfonsino) cleaned and scaled
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup sake
  • 1 cup mirin
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 piece ginger sliced
  • 2 green onions cut into lengths
  • Water as needed to ensure the fish is submerged

Equipment

  • Pot

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a pot, combine the soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, sliced ginger, and green onions. Bring this mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
  2. Step 2: Once your sauce is fragrant, gently add the whole kinmedai to the pot, making sure it’s submerged. If the fish isn’t fully covered, don’t hesitate to add a splash of water.
  3. Step 3: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Carefully turn the fish halfway through cooking to ensure it absorbs all that delicious flavor.
  5. Step 5: After it’s cooked through, remove the fish from the pot and place it on a serving platter. Don’t worry if it looks a bit messy; it’s all part of the charm!
  6. Step 6: Strain the braising liquid and return it to the pot. If you like a thicker sauce, bring it to a boil and reduce it to your desired consistency.
  7. Step 7: Finally, pour that luscious sauce over the kinmedai and serve it warm. Enjoy!

Notes

If you happen to have leftovers, store the fish in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of water to keep it moist.