Easy! Kabayaki-Style Sardines

Directions

1. 1
   Thoroughly dry the excess moisture from the fish.
2. 2
   Rfer toto learn how to cut open the sardines.
3. 3
   Coat the sardines with katakuriko (or flour).
4. 4
   Shake off any excess.
5. 5
   Heat oil in a frying pan.
6. 6
   Place the sardines into the pan with the skin side down and pan-fry on medium heat for about 3 minutes.
7. 7
   Once the skin side has browned, flip it over and pan-fry the opposite side for about 2 minutes.
8. 8
   Wipe off any excess oil from the pan and then add the combined sauce ingredients.
9. 9
   Coat both surfaces of the fish with the sauce.
10. 10
    If you'd like a more pronounced flavor, make sure to coat the fish with lots of sauce.