Miso Walnut Recipe - Yuko's Kitchen - Japanese Cooking 101

miso paste

🥗Healthier: white miso

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

White miso is lower in sodium, while soy sauce can provide a similar umami flavor.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds are lower in calories, while peanuts are often less expensive.

Toast 1/2 cup walnut pieces in a frying pan with no oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Transfer the toasted walnuts to a cutting board and chop into smaller pieces.

In a bowl, mix together 1/4 cup miso paste and 2 tablespoons honey.

Add the chopped toasted walnut pieces to the miso mixture and mix well.

Serve the miso walnut mixture with steamed rice, toast, or vegetables.

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