UPDATE: A more recent version of this dish (November 2021) can be found on Taste With The Eyes here.
Fresh Black Cod, also known as Sablefish, from the waters off the coast of Vancouver, BC. Black Cod flesh has large velvety flakes with a sweet, rich flavour due to its high Omega 3 oil content.
I pan sear the Cod in half olive oil/half butter with a hearty splash of Ponzu Shoyu Yuzu over medium high heat. This ponzu contains soy sauce, mirin, vinegar, sugar and yuzu juice. While cooking, the sugars in the ponzu caramelize to make a delicious crust.
Yuzu is a citrus fruit originating in Eastern Asia with tart flavors reminiscent of grapefruit and mandarin orange. Serve the fish over Ponzu Yuzu. Tempura vegetables and shrimp, with steamed rice on the side, make a great accompaniment.
You may recall some photos of my favorite Hispanic market, El Supermercado? Another of my favorite neighborhood markets is the Mitsuwa Marketplace. This huge store provides vast selection of Japanese groceries and products. Inside the shopping center, there are more than 20 specialty shops and a fabulous Restaurant Row offering authentic selections.
Excellent fish…
and produce
and desserts.
and desserts.
I’m addicted to the dinnerware…
all of it!
The best place in the Food Court for Ramen is Santouka.
Many…
…Beautiful Displays
A Wide Selection of Sake and Beverages
Great Bakery and more…
Mitsuwa Marketplaces are only located in Southern California, Chicagoland, and New Jersey. But the good news is that their products are available online too.
We are so fortunate to have such a variety of fabulous ethnic markets so close to home.
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Hi Laurie – I would bet it is!
HI WANF – yes, I linked to that in the post. Good.
Oh, you must stop in the Jersey store, and while you’re there have Ramen at Santouka!
And kudos! Sablefish/black cod is on the ‘safe’ list of endangered fish (unlike atlantic cod, y’all.). this looks really delicious.
also, i’ve been meaning to stop into the jersey mitsuwa every time i leave brooklyn to visit my ‘rents but always forget!! i’ve GOT TO GET THERE!
Thanks, Lore!
What a beautiful store Lori Lynn.. Is that mochi in the dessert case? My son just introduced it to me this week.. and I love international markets! 🙂
Hey Suz – you are cute! I bought the Ponzu at Mitsuwa, but I bought the fish at Bristol Farms. There is a Bristol Farms in La Jolla and one in Mission Viejo. I would bet that Mitsuwa would have it too, you see by the link there is a Mitsuwa in San Diego. YAY for you. Let me know if you make it…