Horse mackerel with curry flavor

Aji no curry flavor fry（アジのカレー風味揚げ）

What kind of dish is Aji no curry flavor fry??

In this dish, horse mackerel is marinated in ginger and soy sauce, then deep-fried with curry powder for added spiciness. The smell of fish disappears, making it easy to eat even for people who don’t like it.

It is best to use those sold for aji(horse mackerel) fry. This is cut into three pieces, so no preparation is required. When a fish is separated into upper and lower flesh and bones, it is called “sanmai oroshi.”

You can also make it delicious by substituting Spanish mackerel or mackerel.

What kind of food is Horse mackelel??

Horse mackerel migrates on warm currents and inhabits widely throughout the world.It is one of Japan’s main marine fish and is loved by the common people.

It has a wide range of uses, including sashimi, sushi, vinegared dishes, salt-grilled dishes, simmered dishes, meuniere, and fried dishes. Horse mackerel is also distributed as processed foods such as himono (dried fish) and fried foods.

In Japan, horse mackerel often refers to one type of maaji (Trachurus japonicus), but there are many other types. The size of maaji is generally around 30cm.

Maaji is produced in the waters around Japan, moving north from spring to summer and south from fall to winter. Varieties called muroaji and kusayamuro are often caught near the Izu Islands. Horse mackerel farming is also popular. There are also some high-quality varieties, such as ”seki aji” from Saganoseki, Oita Prefecture. The most luxurious variety in the horse mackerel family is shimaaji (striped jack). Most of the shimaaji on the market are farmed.

Horse mackerel caught between June and August is fatty and tasty. The fat contained in blue fish such as horse mackerel is of high quality. It is said to be rich in EPA, which promotes blood flow, and DHA, which is essential for maintaining brain function. It is not only delicious, but also useful for health.

Check out this article about DHA/EPA　👉　Grilled mackerel marinated in shiso sauce

NUTRITION FACTS

175kcal Protein 15g Fat 8.5g Carb 11.2g Salt Equivalent 1.7g

Oil absorption rate is 7%

INGREDIENTS (2ERVINGS)

Horse mackerel 140g
★soy sauce 15g
★grated ginger 5g
☆flour 25g
☆curry powder 2g
oil 10g

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

➀ Wipe the surface of the horse mackerel with a paper towel.

② Soak in soy sauce and grated ginger for 10 minutes.

③ Wipe off excess water with a paper towel.

④ Mix flour and curry powder to coat the mackerel. Press lightly to make sure the fish and flour stick together.

⑤ Heat the oil and fry at 170℃ for 8 minutes until crispy.
（170 degrees Celsius is 338 degrees Fahrenheit.）

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)♡‧₊