A wholesome summer side dish. "Horse mackerel sashimi and seaweed salad" is a great ally for solo meals.

The days are gradually getting more humid, aren't they? When it gets like this, cooking that requires heat becomes a chore.

On days like that, using sashimi is convenient. I thought it would be nice to be able to quickly eat some seasonal horse mackerel...is what I thought.

| When eating alone, I'm in the mood for a wholesome side dish

On days when I'm cooking for two, I sometimes make horse mackerel nanban-zuke (marinated fried fish), or coat it in "sweet potato starch" I bought in Taiwan instead of breadcrumbs to eat it like a fry.
Both are delicious, but they require a certain amount of motivation like "Alright, I'm going to cook!" or the mindset that "someone else will be eating it too."

However, when it's a meal for one, I can't put in that much effort. A simpler, more wholesome side dish fits my mood better.

In other words, if I'm alone, anything goes, right...? I think. I turn that sense of guilt into playfulness by telling myself, "Let's cut some corners."As a result, I realized that I could make something this delicious by just mixing sashimi without using any heat.

| Bulking up the "deliciousness" with cut seaweed

Since sashimi alone doesn't provide much volume, I bulk it up with seaweed.When I'm busy, it's convenient to use dried cut seaweed.

When I lived in Tokyo and Saitama, "Sanriku seaweed" was the main type,but here in Kagawa, it's standard to use "Naruto seaweed."
I can find salted types, dried types, and even fresh seaweed during the season. Furthermore, they also sell stem seaweed, which is fun for its crunchy texture. I am enjoying the blessings of the sea that come from being local.

Now, let me introduce the recipe right away.

◆ Ingredients (easy-to-make amount)

Horse mackerel sashimi: 1 pack (approx. 90g)
Dried cut seaweed: 4 tsp (4g) *approx. 60g when rehydrated with water
Sesame oil: 1 tsp
Ground sesame seeds: 1 tbsp
Soy sauce: 2 tsp
Mirin: 1 tsp

◆ How to make

Rehydrate 4 tsp (4g) of dried cut seaweed in water for about 5 minutes.
*It will become about 60g when rehydrated with water

In a bowl, add 1 pack of horse mackerel sashimi (approx. 90g),
1 tbsp of ground sesame seeds,
2 tsp of soy sauce,
1 tsp of mirin,
and mix well.
The shredded daikon or green onions that come with the sashimi might get mixed in too, but don't worry about it...!

Squeeze the water out of the seaweed, arrange it on a plate, and drizzle with 1 tsp of sesame oil.
I also arranged the shiso leaf that came with the sashimi.

Once you arrange the horse mackerel sashimi on top of the seaweed, it's ready!

| If you put it on rice, it becomes a "Horse Mackerel Bowl"

Thank you for reading this far.

If you put it on rice, it becomes a "Horse Mackerel Bowl."This is so delicious, and you can get plenty of protein and dietary fiber from the seaweed...! It seems like it will be a great helper that works as both a "snack" and a "side dish for rice."

I would be happy if you could try making it.

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