Jang Ho-jun's Spanish Mackerel Tataki

Cooking tips 💡

• Lightly salting the fish before searing helps firm up the flesh by drawing out surface moisture, resulting in a deeper umami taste.
• Mackerel flesh is very tender and prone to crumbling; slice by pushing the knife forward in a single, long stroke for clean cross-sections.
• If a straw fire is difficult to replicate at home, use a kitchen torch to sear the surface strongly, then enhance the smoky flavor with smoked salt or smoking chips.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who want to experience a high-quality tataki dish at home, on par with a professional Japanese restaurant.
• ⭐Those looking for a special appetizer that combines the tender texture of seasonal mackerel with a subtle chargrilled aroma.
• ⭐Those preparing an elaborate home-course meal, from fish preparation to elegant plating.