Crispy Pan-Seared Mackerel Rice Bowl with Spicy Stir-fry
Easy Homestyle Meal: Pan-Seared Mackerel Rice Bowl with Spicy Toppings
Enjoy this delicious Mackerel Rice Bowl, featuring perfectly pan-seared, crispy mackerel fillets served alongside a flavorful, spicy stir-fried mixture. It’s a satisfying one-bowl meal that you’ll want to make again and again!
Mackerel Rice Bowl Main Ingredients
- 100g mackerel fillet
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch (for crispiness)
- 3 perilla leaves (shiso)
- 8g butter
- 1 serving cooked rice
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Spicy Stir-fry Ingredients
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 green onion, chopped
- 1 Korean chili pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red chili pepper, chopped
- 6-7 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2g ginger, thinly sliced
Mackerel Marinade
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin or sake)
- 2 pinches salt
- Ginger powder, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Spicy Stir-fry Seasoning
- 2/3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 0.5 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 0.5 Tbsp sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 6 Tbsp water
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 green onion, chopped
- 1 Korean chili pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red chili pepper, chopped
- 6-7 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2g ginger, thinly sliced
Mackerel Marinade
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin or sake)
- 2 pinches salt
- Ginger powder, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Spicy Stir-fry Seasoning
- 2/3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 0.5 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 0.5 Tbsp sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 6 Tbsp water
- 2/3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 0.5 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 0.5 Tbsp sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 6 Tbsp water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, cut the mackerel fillets into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Place the cut mackerel in a bowl. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp of cooking wine, then sprinkle with 2 pinches of salt, ginger powder, and black pepper. Let it marinate while you prepare the other ingredients.
Step 3
Thinly slice the onion for the stir-fry. The thickness will affect the texture, so slice according to your preference.
Step 4
Slice the green onion diagonally, and finely chop the Korean and red chili peppers. Thinly slice the garlic and ginger for the stir-fry.
Step 5
Now, let’s make the stir-fry. Heat a little vegetable oil in a pan over medium-low heat and sauté the sliced garlic until fragrant. Add the sliced ginger and continue to sauté. Once the aroma of garlic intensifies, add the sliced green onion, onion, and butter. Sauté briefly until the onions become slightly translucent.
Step 6
Add the oyster sauce and sugar to the sautéed vegetables and mix well. Then, add the remaining stir-fry seasoning ingredients (gochugaru, gochujang, mirin, soy sauce, and water). Stir to combine and cook for a short while. Be careful not to overcook, as the vegetables can become mushy.
Step 7
Finally, add the chopped Korean and red chili peppers, stirring to incorporate their spicy flavor and vibrant color. Sprinkle a little black pepper and turn off the heat. Your delicious stir-fried vegetable mixture is now ready.
Step 8
In a separate bowl, combine the marinated mackerel pieces with 1 Tbsp of cornstarch and 1 Tbsp of water. Gently mix with a spatula or spoon, being careful not to break the fish, until the mackerel is evenly coated. This coating will help make the fish extra crispy when fried.
Step 9
Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in the same pan over medium heat. Add the coated mackerel pieces and pan-fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning.
Step 10
To assemble the rice bowl, place the warm cooked rice into a serving bowl. Top generously with the spicy stir-fried vegetables and the crispy pan-seared mackerel.
Step 11
Finally, wash the perilla leaves, remove the stems, roll them up tightly, and thinly julienne them. Arrange the shredded perilla leaves attractively on top of the rice bowl. The fresh aroma of the perilla leaves will enhance the overall flavor.
Step 12
Your Spicy Pan-Seared Mackerel Rice Bowl is complete! For an extra burst of flavor, mix in the perilla leaves as you eat. Enjoy this hearty and incredibly delicious meal!
