Sardine with ginger

Cut off the tails of the hand-opened sardines and cut them in half lengthwise. (There are many photos, but we will use three sardines here.)

Mix sake, mirin, soy sauce, and sugar in a frying pan, then add the sardine fillets and heat. (Place the sardines with their backs facing up.)

When [2] is boiling, add the pickled ginger evenly, cover with aluminum foil and simmer for 1 minute

After 1 minute, remove from heat and let cool (this allows the flavors to soak in)

Let it cool for about 10 minutes, then put it back on the heat and simmer without the lid on. Pour the sauce over the sardines with a spoon while simmering until the sauce has almost evaporated and thickened, then turn off the heat and serve in a serving dish