Cod and tomato salad with aromatic sesame dressing
4 servings
60 minutes
Cod and tomato salad with fragrant sesame dressing is a refined dish of Japanese cuisine that combines tender fish with a bright, tangy dressing. The cod, sautéed with garlic, gains an appetizing flavor and texture, while fresh tomatoes and salad leaves add lightness and juiciness to the dish. The main feature is the sesame dressing made with tahini, miso, and mirin that reveals deep umami notes characteristic of Japanese gastronomy. This salad can be served as a standalone dish or a light side. It pairs perfectly with rice or noodles, creating a harmonious and balanced meal. The salad attracts not only with its taste but also its aesthetics as its vibrant colors and contrasting textures make it a true table decoration.
1
Salt and pepper the fish fillet.
- Cod fillet: 150 g
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
2
In a pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat and sauté finely chopped garlic for a minute until fragrant.
- Vegetable oil: 0.5 tablespoon
- Garlic: 2 cloves
3
Add the fish and fry on both sides until cooked and golden brown.
- Cod fillet: 150 g
4
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix tahini, sesame seeds, miso, sugar, vinegar, mirin, and chili oil.
- Tahini: 1 tablespoon
- Roasted sesame: 2 teaspoons
- Miso paste: 2 teaspoons
- Sugar: 1.5 teaspoon
- Rice vinegar: 2 teaspoons
- Mirin: 1 teaspoon
- Chili oil: to taste
5
Place salad leaves on a plate, then add diced tomatoes, followed by broken pieces of fish. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
- Mixed salad leaves: to taste
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Cod fillet: 150 g
- Soy sauce: 2 teaspoons
- Green onion with bulb: 2 pieces