Akauo Kasuzukeyaki (Grilled red fish marinated in sake lees)

赤魚の粕漬け焼き（akauo no kasuzuke yaki)

What kind of dish is akauo no kasuzuke yaki？？

akauo = red fish = 赤魚　kasuzuke = sake lees yaki = grill,roast,bake

This is a dish of akauo (red fish) marinated in sake lees paste and then grilled in an oven.

The cooking method of marinated ingredients in sake lees and then grilling them is called kasuzuke yaki.

You can also use salmon, cod, chicken, or pork instead of red fish for kasuzuke yaki and cook it deliciously.

When fish or meat is soaked in sake lees, the delicious ingredients in the sake lees, such as aspartic acid and glutamic acid, soak into the food.

The subtle sake aroma of the sake lees removes the unpleasant odor of fish or meat, further enhancing the flavor of the ingredients.

It’s not a very popular dish, but it’s a uniquely Japanese dish that allows you to enjoy the sweetness and aroma of sake lees.

I wrote more about akauo in my article on red fish tempura recipes. Please check it out.　👉　Unique Red Fish Tempura Recipe “Akauo Yukari age”

What is sakekasu（Sake lees）??

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

The raw material for sake is rice. When steamed rice, water, koji, and yeast are mixed together and fermented, a mixture of solids and liquids called moromi is produced. When the moromi is filtered, it is separated into sake and sake lees.

Sake lees are used to make amazake, pickles, kasujiru(soups), and sweets.
They are said to contain many ingredients that have health benefits, such as resistant protein, B vitamins, and dietary fiber.

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

It is recommended to consume about 50g per day.

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.

NUTRITION FACTS of Akauo Fish Kasuzuke Yaki：Grilled Red Fish With Sake Lees

Total Nutrition Value

• 555 kcal
• Protein 47.6 g
• Fat 8.5 g
• Carb 47.5 g
• Salt Equivalent 3.1 g

Since most of the kasu doko are removed before grilling, the actual nutritional value will be less than the values ​​above. (The paste made from sake lees and seasonings is called “kasu doko.” ) Nutritional value per 100g of sake lees: 227kcal Protein 14.9g Fat 1.5g Carbs 23.8g Salt Equivalent 0g

Akauo Fish Kasuzuke Yaki：Grilled Red Fish With Sake Lees for INGREDIENT (2SERVINGS)

• ☆Sakekasu sheet (Sake lees) 100g
  • ☆Sake 50g
  • ☆Mirin 20g
• ☆White miso 15g
• ☆Sugar 6g
• Akauo fish (red fish) 180g
• Salt 1g

Akauo Fish Kasuzuke Yaki：Grilled Red Fish With Sake Lees COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Tear the sakekasu sheet(sake lees) into small pieces by hand.
2. Put the sake lees, sake, and mirin into a heat-resistant container, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and microwave for 1 minute.
3. Leave it for about an hour so the sake lees can soften.
4. Knead the sake lees until there are no lumps. If it is hard, add more sake. It takes a while for the sake lees to become smooth and creamy. Please work with plenty of time.
5. Add white miso and sugar to the sake lees paste.
6. Sprinkle salt on the red fish and leave it for about 30 minutes, then remove the surface moisture with a paper towel. This will remove any unpleasant odor and make it easier for the sake lees flavor to penetrate.
7. Soak the akauo (red fish) in the sake lees paste for 2 to 8 hours. Wrap it in plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out and to ensure that the flavor penetrates the entire fish.
8. Preheat the oven to 230°C.
9. Place a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the akauo (red fish) on it. The sake lees burn easily, so wipe them off.
10. Place the baking tray on the middle shelf of the oven and grill for 10 minutes. If you are using fish that weighs more than 100g, grill for 15 minutes.

⋈*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.　If you are using a fish grill, the recommended grilling time is 9 to 11 minutes on medium heat.

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