Tai goma recipe
Discover Tai Goma, a refined Japanese dish in which fillet of sea bream (tai) is delicately coated with toasted sesame seeds. Light, flavorful and fragrant, this dish combines the finesse of the fish with the crunch and slightly toasted taste of sesame seeds, ideal for an elegant yet easy-to-prepare meal.
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cooking Time
- 45 minutes
- Servings
- 2
Ingredients
- 2 sea bream fillets (approx. 120-150 g each)
- 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds (optional, for color)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tsp. vegetable oil for cooking
Directions
- Lightly salt and pepper the sea bream fillets.
- Mix the white and black sesame seeds on a plate. Gently press each fillet into the seeds to coat evenly.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Place the fillets skin side down and cook for 4-5 minutes, until the skin is golden and crispy. Turn the fillets over and cook for a further 3-4 minutes.
- Mix soy sauce, mirin and sesame oil. Pour this mixture over the fillets at the end of cooking and allow to caramelize slightly.
- Serve immediately with Japanese rice or steamed vegetables.
