Miso Marinated Black Cod is one of my favorite ways to not only eat miso, but also fish! The miso marinade is sweet and salty and packs a ton of umami. (remember 1 ton = 1,000 pounds!) If you can’t find black cod, your best bet is a fatty fish like Chilean seabass or other …
Today you are going to learn about miso and how to make Miso Soup with tofu. There are a few base ingredients that are used, but as far as modifications, the options are endless. Seasonal ingredients are regularly added, however, tofu and wakame (seaweed) are one of the most common. If you’ve never made miso soup before, …
Daikon and Konnyaku Miso Dengaku (sweet miso glaze) is a Japanese appetizer that reminds me of my trips to Kyoto (where tofu is a specialty). Some of my tastiest memories are eating the dengaku glazes in the many restaurants that serve it. I took that nostalgia and desire to eat more miso and applied it to …
Daikon radish and Konnyaku Miso Dengaku (miso glaze) Read More »
Cream stew is one of my favorite winter time dishes. This easy and simple recipe uses saikyo miso which makes this an extremely rich yet delicate stew, that is full of umami. If you’ve never tried Japanese cream stew before, this is absolutely one I’d recommend starting with. With few ingredients and minimal preparation, the …
Japanese Cream Stew recipe (with Saikyo Miso and Chicken) Read More »
Mackerel is one of my favorite fish to eat. And miso is the perfect flavoring agent for it. Why is miso is the perfect flavoring agent for mackerel? As you may know, mackerel can have a strong flavor. The miso is equally, if not more strong in flavor, and does a good job showing the …
Japanese Style Mackerel with Miso and Ginger (misoni) Read More »
This Meatless Mapo Tofu with Nira is a delicious variation on Japanese style mapo tofu. The lack of meat makes the overall feel and texture lighter than more traditional recipes that use pork. Nira (also known as garlic chive) adds a unique flavor and a natural green color for your eyes to feast on. Now …
This Japanese style Mapo Tofu wants to be your next meal. Yes. It does!! If mapo tofu could talk, it would say eat me!! This complex mix of flavors of textures is founded on a base of ginger and garlic with a bit of sesame oil. Soft tofu takes that base and molds it into …
Miso Soup with Eggplant and Gobo is a tasty spin on a classic Japanese side, Miso soup. Gobo adds an earthy flavor and firm texture that is a welcome contrast to soft and delicate eggplant. Throw on some chopped green onions and you have a warm, savory way to start and accompany your Japanese themed …
