Description
Narutomaki is a fish cake with a vibrant pink swirl, commonly used as a topping in Japanese ramen. It not only enhances the visual appeal of the dish but also adds a unique texture and mild flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz white fish meat (e.g., Alaska pollock)
- 1 tsp mirin
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp sake
- 3 g cornstarch
- 3 g salt
- 1 egg white
- 1 drop red food coloring
Instructions
- Combine the white fish meat, mirin, sugar, sake, cornstarch, salt, and egg white in a bowl.
- Mix until you form a smooth paste (surimi).
- Divide the paste into two parts. Leave one half plain and mix red food coloring into the other half.
- Shape the two parts into logs and roll them together to form a swirl.
- Wrap in bamboo and steam for 18-20 minutes.
- Allow to cool, then slice into rounds.
Notes
Narutomaki can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg