Miso Shio Mackerel is a delicious and nutritious toddler-friendly meal from Toddler Recipes Australia. This simple and flavorful fish dish only requires three ingredients – mackerel, miso paste, and shio koji – to make a wholesome meal for your little one. Not only is Miso Shio Mackerel high in omega-3 fatty acids, it’s also an easy dish to make that you and your toddler will love. Bursting with umami flavour, it’s sure to become a family favourite!

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Miso, Shio, Mackerel, Cooking
• Calories: 510
• Protein: 25g
• Carbs: 1.9g
• Fats: 40g
• Preparation Time: 3 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 fresh mackerels, each weighing 150g (about 5 ounces)
• 45 ml (3 tablespoons) white miso paste
• 16 ml (1 tablespoon) shio koji
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 8 ml (1/2 tablespoon) vegetable oil

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. Clean the mackerels. To do this, make sure the scales are removed. Place the mackerels on a plate or cutting board with the tail end facing up. Put your fingers over the tail end and use the back of a butter knife to scrap away the scales towards the head. Rinse the mackerels with cold water.

3. Next, prepare the marinade. In a small bowl or cup, combine 45 ml (3 tablespoons) white miso paste, 16 ml (1 tablespoon) shio koji, and black pepper, to taste. Set aside.

4. Rub the marinade all over the mackerels. Make sure to get the marinade in between the body and skin of the fish, as well as the belly.

5. Grease a baking dish with 8 ml (1/2 tablespoon) of vegetable oil and place the mackerels in it. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.

Recommended Sides

• Rice
• Cucumber and tomato slices
• A side of fun and giggles!