How to Make a Miso Glaze

miso paste

🥗Healthier: white miso

💰Cheaper: soybean paste

White miso is milder and lower in sodium.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener.

Measure out 1/3 cup of miso paste and place it in a bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to the miso paste.

Measure out 3 tablespoons of mirin and add it to the mixture.

Add 2 tablespoons of sesame oil to the bowl.

Grate fresh ginger using a microplane and add it to the mixture.

Grate 1 clove of garlic and incorporate it into the mixture.

Zest a lime and add the zest to the bowl.

Use a spatula to soften the miso paste and mix all ingredients until smooth and creamy.

The miso glaze can be used on fish, chicken, shrimp, pork, or tofu.

To use, brush the glaze on fish and broil for about 6 minutes until caramelized.

Alternatively, use the glaze in a stir-fry with vegetables and protein.

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