From a Great Fishing Day to a Delicious Cooking Night
Hey, welcome back to another episode of Fishing Life Awaji! I’m Daiki. The other day, I had a fantastic fishing trip with guests from the United States and France. We had a lot of bites and catches, and afterward, we all enjoyed making fresh sushi together.
A Tale of Two Targets
That day, we started out targeting Red Snapper. We hopped from spot to spot, but we just weren’t getting any bites. I realized it just wasn’t the day for snapper, so we switched our strategy and started jigging for Yellowtail instead. That turned out to be the right call! As soon as the tide turned over, the “rush hour” began, and the fish started biting like crazy.
After the successful trip, we headed back to make sushi. It was a great experience teaching my guests how to form the rice into a ball, place the fish on top, and gently press it all together. There’s nothing quite like eating sushi you made yourself from a fish you just caught.
Trying Some New Recipes
Today, I’m trying something different. It’s not a fish meal, but I saw a couple of recipes on TV that looked so delicious I just had to try them. I’ll be making
Miso Potato and a dish called Negi Mugendo, which translates to “Infinity Octopus with Green Onion”.
1. Miso Potato
This dish features fried potatoes with a sweet and savory miso sauce.
- Potatoes: I start by boiling five potatoes for about 30 minutes until they are soft and tender. Once they’re cool enough to handle, I peel them and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Batter: While the potatoes are boiling, I make a simple batter with flour, a little potato starch for extra crispiness, and water.
- Miso Sauce: The key to this dish is the sauce. I mix white miso, honey (as a sugar alternative), ground sesame seeds, and a little mirin.
- Frying: I coat the boiled potatoes in the batter and fry them until they are golden and crispy. Finally, I drizzle the delicious miso sauce over the top.
2. “Infinity Octopus” with Green Onion
This addictive octopus salad is incredibly easy to make.
- Ingredients: I use an octopus I caught in a trap I set beside my boat. I slice it into bite-sized pieces and mix it with a large amount of chopped green onion.
- Seasoning: The mixture is seasoned with salt, sesame oil, chicken soup powder, garlic, and a pinch of black pepper.
- Taste: The key flavors are the chicken soup and sesame oil. It has a strong garlic and onion taste, which might be a bit spicy for kids, but it’s absolutely delicious.