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Barracuda (Dried Kamasu) and Cucumber Mixed Sushi - Recipe Video

A simple and easy to understand recipe video shows how to make Barracuda (Dried Kamasu) and Cucumber Mixed Sushi.
Why don't you make mixed sushi with dried barracuda (kamasu) fish that is full of umami flavor? The browned and savory dried kamasu fish has a fresh taste and goes perfectly with sushi rice. The crisp texture of the cucumber and the sour taste of Japanese pickled plum paste (bainiku) gives an accent. You should definitely give it a try!
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Cook time

30 minutes

Ingredients
2 servings

  • Rice
    400 g
  • Sushi vinegar
    2 tbsp
  • Barracuda (Dried kamasu)
    2
  • Salad oil
    2 tsp
  • Cucumber
    1
  • Japanese pickled plum paste (Bainiku)
    2 tbsp
  • Roasted white sesame seeds
    1 tsp

How to make

  1. Prepare. Cut off the stem of cucumber.
  2. 1. Thinly slice the cucumber into round slices.
  3. 2. Place cooking oil on a pan, place dried barracuda (kamasu), and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side. Once it has browned nicely and cooked through, remove from the heat.
  4. 3. Remove the bones and skin and break the meat.
  5. 4. Add rice and sushi vinegar in a bowl and lightly mix together, then add Step 1, 3, and Japanese pickled plum paste (bainiku) and mix together.
  6. 5. Serve on a plate, sprinkle white roasted sesame seeds, and it's ready to serve.

Tips for cooking

Please use your favorite umeboshi. Dried kamasu fish can also be grilled on a grill.

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