Miso sauce

4 servings

5 minutes

Miso sauce is a gem of Japanese cuisine that imparts a deep, rich umami flavor to dishes with a hint of honey sweetness and a spicy note of wasabi. Its history roots back to traditional Japanese fermentation techniques where miso has been used for centuries. This sauce perfectly complements fish, meat, vegetables, and seafood and can also serve as a base for marinades and dressings. The taste is rich and complex with a balance of sweetness, saltiness, and mild spiciness. It is quick to prepare: honey is warmed up, miso paste is mixed with wine, then sake and wasabi are added. After thorough mixing, the sauce is stored in the refrigerator to develop its flavor over time. Its richness and aroma make it an indispensable ingredient for creating refined dishes in Japanese cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 66.2
• Proteins: 0.8g
• Fats: 0.8g
• Carbohydrates: 8.3g

Ingredients

• Miso paste: 1 tbsp
• Sake: 4 tbsp
• Mirin: 0.5 tbsp
• Honey: 1 tbsp
• Wasabi: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Slightly warm the honey, dilute the miso paste with wine and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Honey: 1 tablespoon
   • Miso paste: 1 tablespoon
   • Mirin: 0.5 tablespoon

2. Add sake and wasabi, mix everything again, transfer to a glass container, and store in the refrigerator.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sake: 4 tablespoons
   • Wasabi: 1 tablespoon