Osechi Dried Sardines

• 1 bag Small dried sardines
• 1 tsp White sesame seeds
• 1/2 tbsp Sake
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Mirin
• 3 tbsp Sugar
• 3 tbsp Water

1. Select evenly-sized sardines and discard any of the broken bits.
2. Roast the white sesame seeds and mince using a sharp knife.
3. Slowly dry roast the sardines in a frying pan on low heat, taking care not to burn them.
4. When they become brittle to the extent that you can break them cleanly in half, transfer to a colander and gently shake to filter out any crumbs.
5. Bring the sauce ingredients to a boil in a frying pan.
6. When the bubbles increase in size, add the sardines and briskly coat until evenly coated.
7. When evenly coated, remove from heat, sprinkle in sake, and gently toss.
8. Transfer the seasoned sardines to a tray lightly coated with vegetable oil (not listed), spread out evenly in one layer to cool and scatter the sesame seeds.

sardines, sesame seeds, sake, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, water

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/153937-osechi-dried-sardines (may not work)