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Deliciously Easy Satsuma Age Recipe

Satsuma Age

A delightful fried fish cake that is crispy, savory, and easy to make at home. Perfect for appetizers or side dishes, Satsuma Age brings a taste of Japan to your kitchen.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Satsuma Age
  • 300 g minced fish such as white fish or shrimp, thawed if frozen
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 carrot finely grated
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce adds umami flavor
  • 1 tbsp mirin sweet rice wine
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • oil for frying vegetable oil recommended

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Frying Pan

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine the minced fish, chopped onion, grated carrot, egg, soy sauce, mirin, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  2. Step 2: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  3. Step 3: Take a spoonful of the mixture and shape it into a patty or oval shape. Carefully place it in the hot oil.
  4. Step 4: Fry the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Step 5: Remove the fried Satsuma Age from the pan and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  6. Step 6: Serve warm as an appetizer or side dish. Enjoy!

Notes

These are great to make ahead and freeze for a quick meal later. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.