Miso Glaze

Elevate your dishes with this rich and umami-packed Miso Glaze, a versatile and quick-to-make condiment that brings a burst of Japanese-inspired flavor to any meal. Made with creamy white miso paste, sweet mirin, tangy rice vinegar, and aromatic sesame oil, this glaze perfectly balances savory, sweet, and zesty notes. A touch of freshly grated ginger adds a warming kick, while soy sauce and brown sugar deepen the flavor profile. Ready in just 10 minutes, this luxurious glaze is perfect for brushing onto grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or tofu, or using as a marinade for meats. With its incredible depth of flavor and ease of preparation, this recipe is your secret weapon for transforming everyday meals into gourmet sensations.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons white miso paste
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sake
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the white miso paste, mirin, rice vinegar, sake, soy sauce, and brown sugar.

Step 2

Stir the mixture continuously until the brown sugar has dissolved and the ingredients are well combined, which should take about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the finely grated ginger to the saucepan and continue stirring for an additional 1-2 minutes to blend the flavors.

Step 4

Once the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, remove the saucepan from heat.

Step 5

Stir in the sesame oil until fully integrated.

Step 6

Allow the miso glaze to cool before using it as a marinade or brushing it onto your desired dish.

Step 7

Store any leftover glaze in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	140.4 grams (140.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	347

Total Fat 16.60g	21%
Saturated Fat 2.50g	13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2000mg	87%
Total Carbohydrate 37.10g	13%
Dietary Fiber 2.40g	9%
Total Sugars 27.50g
Protein 6.60g	13%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 27mg	2%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 223mg	5%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.1%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 45.8%