Name: Curry Chirimen (Curried Young Sardines) by 白ごはん.comチャンネル
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Family Size Batch
Ingredients: Young Sardines (Shirasu) 150g; [A] Cooking Sake (Rice Wine) 100ml; [A] Mirin (Sweet Rice Wine) 3 tbsp; [A] Soy Sauce 2 tbsp (use light soy sauce if available); [A] Sugar 2 tsp to 1 tbsp; [A] Curry Powder 1 tbsp

Curry Chirimen (Curried Young Sardines)

by 白ごはん.comチャンネル

This is 'Curry Chirimen,' featuring young sardines cooked in a sweet and savory curry flavor. Part of our 'Rice Stealing Series,' it's perfect for when your appetite is low. It keeps in the refrigerator for 4 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months, making it ideal for meal prepping.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients (Family Size Batch)

Young Sardines (Shirasu) 150g

Seasonings

[A] Cooking Sake (Rice Wine) 100ml
[A] Mirin (Sweet Rice Wine) 3 tbsp
[A] Soy Sauce 2 tbsp (use light soy sauce if available)
[A] Sugar 2 tsp to 1 tbsp
[A] Curry Powder 1 tbsp

Steps

In a pot, combine Cooking Sake (Rice Wine) 100ml, Mirin (Sweet Rice Wine) 3 tbsp, Soy Sauce 2 tbsp, Sugar 2 tsp to 1 tbsp, and Curry Powder 1 tbsp. Mix lightly to dissolve.
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Place the pot over high heat.
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Once boiling, add all Young Sardines (Shirasu) 150g.
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Gently break apart the sardines with chopsticks.
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Once it starts boiling again, reduce the heat to low.
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Simmer over low heat for about 7-9 minutes. [Key Tip!] The goal is to simmer until the liquid has almost completely evaporated.
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Turn off the heat, let it cool down, transfer to a container, and it's ready!
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