How to make Miso Stir-fry 〜味噌炒め〜 | easy Japanese home cooking recipe

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is higher in protein and fiber, while seitan is often less expensive.

miso paste

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Soy sauce can provide a similar umami flavor at a lower cost.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option for cooking.

bell peppers

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is often less expensive and can add crunch.

Prepare garlic by smashing it to peel off the skin and then cut into small pieces.

Cut scallion diagonally after trimming the bottom.

Cut shishto peppers in half and remove the pits.

Slice one-third of the eggplant into slices.

Slice pork belly thinly after removing the skin.

Make the sweet miso sauce by mixing 1 tbsp of miso paste, 1 tsp of sugar, a little chili, and 2 tbsp of sake.

Heat frying pan on high and add 1-2 tsp of frying oil.

Add garlic to the heated frying pan and cook for about 30 seconds.

Add pork belly and cook until half cooked, then add scallion.

After another minute, add eggplant and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until cooked.

Add shishto peppers and the sweet miso sauce, stirring to combine.

Stir-fry for another minute until finished.

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