Akauo Kasuzuke Yaki is a very unique and special fish dish.

赤魚の粕漬け焼き（akauo no kasuzuke yaki)

What kind of dish is akauo no kasuzuke yaki？？

Akauo=(赤魚）marinated in sake lees and roasted in the oven. The cooking method in which ingredients are marinated in sake lees and then baked is called kasuzukeyaki.

The official name of the akauo is “Pacific ocean perch”. However, in addition to Pacific ocean perch, there are many other types of fish that are distributed as akauo. In English, it is called Rose fish, Red perch, Red fish, etc.

Also, sake lees is written as “酒粕=sakekasu” in Japanese.

You can also use salmon, cod, chicken, or pork as a substitute and it will be delicious. Although it is not a very popular dish, it is a dish unique to Japan where you can enjoy the sweetness and aroma of sake lees.

What is sakekasu（Sake lees）??

Sake lees is a white, pasty food ingredient. Sake lees is a by-product of sake production.

A typical use of sake lees is to make amazake.

On March 3rd in Japan, an event called “Hinamatsuri” is held to pray for the healthy growth of girls. Amazake is one of the essential food items for this festival.

Amazake made from sake lees contains not only protein, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals, but also peptides and amino acids produced by fermentation, β-glucan derived from koji mold and yeast, and folic acid.

For these reasons, the health benefits of sake lees are expected, and the value as a food is being reassessed.

Sake lees have a unique aroma and taste. Some people don’t like it to be honest. However, it is also a food that has enthusiastic fans. Please try it once to develop a new taste.

❀ Sake lees contains alcohol. Children and drivers should not eat.

There are two types of amazake. There are two types of amazake: amazake made from rice and koji, and amazake made from sake lees. Amazake made from sake lees contains alcohol, but amazake made from koji does not contain alcohol, so even children can drink it.

⋈*The oven I use is Toshiba’s “Ishigama Dome”. I like that it won’t break even after 10 years of use and is easy to clean.

NUTRITION FACTS of Akauo Kasuzuke Yaki

223 kcal Protein 16.4g Fat 3.1g Carb 22.1g Salt Equivalent 1.3g

Akauo Kasuzuke Yaki for INGREDIENT (3SERVINGS)

☆sake 100g
☆sake lees 100g
☆white miso 30g
☆sugar 30g
☆akauo 180g

Akauo Kasuzuke Yaki COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

① Put the sake in a heat-resistant container, wrap it loosely, and heat it in the microwave for 1 minute.

② Combine the sake and sake lees. If you are using a sheet of sake lees, tear it into small pieces. It takes time for the sake lees to become smooth and creamy. If possible, prepare the day before.

③ Add white miso and sugar.

④ Wipe the surface of red fish with kitchen paper and soak in sake lees for 2 hours. It is good to wrap it in plastic wrap.

⑤ Preheat the oven to 230 degrees. (230 degrees Celsius is 446 degrees Fahrenheit.)

⑥ Bake in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes. Wipe off the sake lees before baking as it burns easily.

naokoan

I’m Naoko. After graduating from a registered dietitian training school, I am working as a registered dietitian at a hospital in Japan. I love to cook and eat delicious food. I make recipes with calorie counting. The reason why all the ingredients are written as “g” is to accurately calculate calories. I am especially good at cooking with pressure cookers and ovens. I would like to introduce the recipe to foreigners who are interested in Japanese food. So I started writing Japanese home cooking recipes on my blog in English. 大学卒業後、管理栄養士として病院で勤務しています。レシピはカロリー計算を出来るだけ正確に行いたいので“g”で表記しています。日本の家庭料理のレシピを英語で紹介しています。圧力鍋とオーブンを使う料理が得意です。日本食・和食に興味を持ってもらえたら嬉しいです。よろしくお願いします(*ˊᵕˋ)♡‧₊