**Miso Butter: A Culinary Symphony of Umami and Creaminess**
Miso butter, a delectable culinary creation, harmoniously blends the profound savoriness of fermented miso paste with the rich creaminess of butter, resulting in a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds. This versatile ingredient seamlessly elevates the ordinary to the extraordinary, adding a burst of umami to a wide array of dishes, from grilled meats and vegetables to roasted potatoes and corn on the cob. Its versatility extends beyond savory applications, as it can also lend a subtle depth of flavor to baked goods and desserts. With a multitude of variations, each incorporating unique ingredients and culinary influences, miso butter offers a culinary adventure that caters to diverse palates and preferences. Embark on a journey of taste exploration as we delve into a collection of delectable miso butter recipes, each offering a distinct flavor profile to enhance your culinary creations.
MISO BUTTER ROASTED CHICKEN
I love this recipe for its simple front-end prep. Spatchcock the chicken yourself or ask your butcher to spatchcock it for you. Then the only work left to do is to chop the veggies. Once it's in the oven, there's ample time to set the table and talk. -Stefanie Schaldenbrand, Los Angeles, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Mix mushrooms, potatoes, Brussels sprouts and garlic; drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Place in a shallow roasting pan. , Place chicken on a work surface, breast side down and tail end facing you. Using kitchen shears, cut along each side of backbone; discard backbone. Turn chicken over so breast side is up; flatten by pressing down firmly on breastbone until it cracks. Place chicken on a rack over vegetables. Twist and tuck wings under to secure in place. Combine butter and miso paste; spread over skin (mixture will be thick). , Roast until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours, covering loosely with foil after 45 minutes of cooking. (Miso mixture on chicken will appear very dark while roasting.), Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy. Serve with chicken. If desired, top with additional fresh thyme.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Fat 37g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 170mg cholesterol, Sodium 912mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 54g protein.
MISO SALMON WITH SAKE BUTTER
After having Miso Salmon with Sake Butter at a favorite restaurant I immediately became obsessed with recreating this amazing dish at home. This is it! Serve it over sticky white rice with a side salad.
Provided by Everettrj
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until most of the water has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Place snow peas on top of the rice and steam, covered, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer snow peas to a bowl to stop cooking.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Line a baking dish with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray. Arrange salmon fillets in the dish.
- Whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, water, and miso together in a small bowl. Spoon over salmon.
- Broil salmon in the preheated oven, basting it frequently with the topping mixture, until it is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ginger and shallots; cook and stir until shallots are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup sake; bring to a boil and cook until reduced by 2/3, about 3 minutes. Add heavy cream; bring to a boil and cook until sauce is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
- Whisk in cubes of butter one at a time until incorporated and sauce is thick and creamy. Remove from heat. Whisk in remaining 1 tablespoon sake and lime juice. Season with salt.
- Spoon some sake sauce onto 4 serving plates. Place rice in the middle of each and top with a piece of salmon. Arrange snow peas around each plate. Garnish with chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 820.2 calories, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 156.3 mg, Fat 44.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 20.7 g, Sodium 783.9 mg, Sugar 16.7 g
MISO BUTTER-SEARED SEA BASS WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: unsalted grass-fed butter, white miso paste, ginger, garlic, toasted sesame oil, baby potato, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, sunflower oil, Chilean Sea Bass, baby bok choys, toasted white sesame seeds
Provided by Rachel Gaewski
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with a reusable baking mat or parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, stir together the butter, miso, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Arrange the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with ½ tablespoon sunflower oil. Toss to coat.
- Roast the potatoes until tender, 10-12 minutes.
- While the potatoes roast, sear the sea bass. Pat each fillet dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel and season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is nearly smoking, add the sea bass, skin-side down, and cook until the skin is crispy, 3-4 minutes. Flip and sear the other side until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove the fish from the pan.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven, leaving the oven on. Move the potatoes to a quarter of the pan. Place the fish, skin-side down, on the other quarter and spread the bok choy on the empty half. Brush the miso butter over each fish fillet, then flip and brush more on the skin side. Drizzle the remaining ½ tablespoon sunflower oil over the bok choy and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake until the fish is completely opaque and just cooked through, 8-10 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Divide the fish, potatoes, and bok choy between 2 plates. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 655 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 2 grams
MISO BUTTER
Years ago, David Chang of Momofuku showed me how to create a fantastic compound butter with miso. Use it melted on fish, chicken or steak (lots of umami); on asparagus, broccoli or carrots; or drizzled on a baked sweet potato (or a regular baked potato).
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories condiments
Time 10m
Yield 4 to 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cream the butter and miso together with a fork, adding black pepper if you like.
- Use immediately, or roll into a log in plastic wrap and refrigerate or freeze for cutting into slices later.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 79, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 212 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED BABY BOK CHOY WITH MISO BUTTER
Provided by Laura B. Russell
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the leaves away from the bok choy stalks. Halve the stalks lengthwise. Rinse the leaves and stalks well, then pat dry to remove any excess water. In a small bowl, mix together the butter and miso with a fork until well combined. Set aside.
- Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal or gas grill. Put the bok choy stalks in a large bowl. Using your hands (or a fork), coat the bok choy with the miso butter. Arrange the bok choy, cut side down, on the grill grate. (If you have a grill screen, set it on top of the grate before adding the bok choy, to keep the stalks from falling through the gaps.) Close the lid and grill for about 5 minutes, until golden brown on the underside. Turn the bok choy with tongs, re-cover, and grill for 5 to 6 minutes more, until golden and crisp-tender.
- While the stalks are cooking, stack the bok choy leaves and roll them up lengthwise into a cigar shape. Slice the leaves crosswise into thin shreds. Make a bed of the shredded leaves on a serving platter. Drizzle the leaves with the oil and lemon juice, sprinkle with the salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and toss to combine.
- Put the grilled bok choy on the dressed salad to wilt the leaves; sprinkle additional pepper over the bok choy. Serve immediately.
SPICY CORN ON THE COB WITH MISO BUTTER AND CHIVES
Corn slathered in miso butter is special enough, so you're within your rights to ignore any other ingredients in this recipe. But for lovers of spice, the Japanese spice blend shichimi togarashi is worth seeking out. In English, it translates to "seven-flavor chile pepper," though not all of those seven flavors are chile: There's also roasted orange peel, sesame seeds, ground ginger and seaweed in the mix. Add it gradually, so as not to overpower the subtle flavor of the miso butter (and because everyone likes a different amount of spice). If you can't find shichimi togarashi, substitute crushed red-pepper flakes.
Provided by Emily Fleischaker
Categories vegetables, appetizer, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat your grill to medium-high. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until cooked through and lightly charred, 10 to 12 minutes. (Alternatively, drop corn in a large pot of salted boiling water and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.)
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together butter and miso paste.
- Slather hot corn with miso butter. Sprinkle with chives and shichimi togarashi, and serve with lime wedges alongside for squeezing.
ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH SWEET MISO-SCALLION BUTTER
Sweet potatoes are roasted in the oven, then smeared with a sweet and savory miso butter.
Provided by Diana71
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Brush cut sides of sweet potatoes with olive oil. Lay cut side-down onto the baking sheet. Brush skins with olive oil.
- Roast in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 35 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare miso-scallion butter. Warm coconut oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and ginger and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and add miso, pressing miso against the saucepan with the back of a spoon to soften. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and scallion.
- Heat over low, stirring constantly, until sugar is completely melted and mixture is warmed through, about 3 minutes. Do not boil.
- Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and flip over. Cut a slit into the sweet potato flesh and spoon miso butter over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 424.2 mg, Sugar 13.9 g
MISO BUTTER GREEN BEANS
Steps:
- Make the sauce: Whisk together the melted butter, miso paste, garlic, scallion and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
- Blister the green beans: Pat the green beans dry with a paper towel. Add the canola oil to a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, carefully add the green beans and sprinkle with salt. Cook until browned, about 3 minutes on each side.
- Finish the dish: Add the miso butter mixture and turn the heat off. Using tongs, toss the beans with the sauce to coat, adding a tablespoon of water if necessary to loosen the sauce. Garnish with the crispy onions.
BAKED COD WITH CRUNCHY MISO-BUTTER BREAD CRUMBS
Shiro miso, also known as white miso, is a fermented mash of soybeans and rice with an incredibly rich, sweet flavor that packs a punch. It pairs particularly well with ginger and garlic, and is combined here with those aromatics, butter and panko bread crumbs for a crisp coating. As it bakes, the miso crust caramelizes and forms an addictive flavor that elevates the mild cod.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, weeknight, seafood, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium saucepan, combine rice and 2 1/4 cups water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer gently over low heat until all of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and let stand (covered) for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- In a small bowl, using a spoon, mash together butter, ginger, garlic, 3 teaspoons of the miso and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Mix well, then fold in bread crumbs.
- Arrange cod on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment or foil. Rub with 1 tablespoon of the oil and lightly season with salt and pepper. Using the back of a spoon or a butter knife, spread 1 teaspoon of miso over each fillet. Divide the miso-butter-bread crumb mixture equally and sprinkle in an even layer on top of each fillet, pressing gently but do not pack. Roast until top is golden and fish is cooked through to an internal temperature of 145 degrees, about 12 to 14 minutes.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add broccoli, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until crisp-tender and charred, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Serve cod with charred broccoli and brown rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 658, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 928 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ALASKA KING-CRAB LEGS WITH MEYER LEMON-MISO BUTTER
King-crab legs are sold steamed and flash-frozen. Thaw them in the refrigerator for at least eight hours and up to one day before serving.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 20m
Yield Serves 8 to 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring butter to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-low, skimming foam from surface. Remove from heat; let stand until milk solids sink to bottom. Slowly pour clarified butter into a small bowl, leaving milk solids behind; discard solids. Stir in miso and lemon juice. Serve crab legs, with warm butter mixture alongside.
MISO-BUTTER ROAST CHICKEN WITH ACORN SQUASH PANZANELLA
This Thanksgiving chicken comes with a crispy, craggy bread and squash salad which has all the buttery, herby flavor of classic stuffing.
Provided by Kendra Vaculin
Categories Thanksgiving The Way We're Cooking Now Dinner Chicken Squash Sage Rosemary Butter Pepper Apple Onion Vinegar White Wine Roast Peanut Free Tree Nut Free miso
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Chicken and panzanella:
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels, season all over with 2 tsp. salt, and tie legs together with kitchen twine. Let sit at room temperature 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, halve squash and scoop out seeds. Run a vegetable peeler along ridges of squash halves to remove skin. Cut each half into ½"-thick wedges; arrange on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Combine sage, rosemary, and 6 Tbsp. melted butter in a large bowl; pour half of mixture over squash on baking sheet. Sprinkle squash with allspice, red pepper flakes, and ½ tsp. salt and season with black pepper; toss to coat.
- Add bread, apples, oil, and ¼ tsp. salt to remaining herb butter in bowl; season with black pepper and toss to combine. Set aside.
- Place onion and vinegar in a small bowl; season with salt and toss to coat. Let sit, tossing occasionally, until ready to serve.
- Place a rack in middle and lower third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Mix miso and 3 Tbsp. room-temperature butter in a small bowl until smooth. Pat chicken dry with paper towels, then rub or brush all over with miso butter. Place chicken in a large cast-iron skillet and roast on middle rack until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of breast registers 155°F, 50-60 minutes. (Temperature will climb to 165°F while chicken rests.) Let chicken rest in skillet at least 5 minutes, then transfer to a plate; reserve skillet.
- Meanwhile, roast squash on lower rack until mostly tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and scatter reserved bread mixture over, spreading into as even a layer as you can manage. Return to oven and roast until bread is golden brown and crisp and apples are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven, drain pickled onions, and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving dish.
- Gravy and assembly:
- Using your fingers, mash flour and butter in a small bowl to combine.
- Set reserved skillet with chicken drippings over medium heat. You should have about ¼ cup, but a little over or under is all good. (If you have significantly more, drain off and set excess aside.) Add wine and cook, stirring often and scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon, until bits are loosened and wine is reduced by about half (you should be able to smell the wine), about 2 minutes. Add butter mixture; cook, stirring often, until a smooth paste forms, about 2 minutes. Add broth and any reserved drippings and cook, stirring constantly, until combined and thickened, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in miso. Taste and season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve chicken with gravy and squash panzanella alongside.
PEANUT BUTTER-MISO COOKIES
These cookies were the result of a happy accident. (The best things always are, aren't they?) When the peanut butter ran out, similarly creamy white miso stepped in. The other ingredients were tweaked to offset the miso's savory character, and what came out of the oven was salty and sweet, crunchy and chewy. A brief stint in the fridge helps mellow the miso's bracing brackishness, and a roll in Demerara sugar adds a subtle crunch that pairs well with the tender cookie.
Provided by Krysten Chambrot
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 30m
Yield About 18 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and baking powder, and whisk until incorporated. Set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix butter, light brown sugar and granulated sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Add miso and peanut butter to the mixing bowl, and continue to mix at medium speed, about 1 minute. Scrape down sides of the bowl to make sure all of the ingredients are evenly incorporated, and mix a bit more if needed. Add egg and vanilla extract, and mix until just combined.
- Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the mixing bowl, and mix on low speed until flour mixture is incorporated. Repeat with remaining flour mixture in two batches until all of it is incorporated.
- Place 1/2 cup Demerara sugar into a small bowl. Working with one piece at a time, scoop out about 2 heaping tablespoons of dough (about 50 grams per cookie), and roll each portion between your hands until it is nice and round. (If the dough is too soft to roll, you can pop the mixing bowl in the refrigerator for 5 to 10 minutes to firm the dough up slightly.) Drop the piece of dough into the bowl of Demerara sugar and turn to coat. Transfer each ball to a parchment-lined baking sheet, arranging them about 3 inches apart. Repeat with all of the dough.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours and up to overnight. (Even 15 minutes of refrigerator time will help the dough firm up, and the flavors meld. The longer the dough is refrigerated, the more mellow the flavors will be.)
- When ready to bake, heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake cookies for about 15 minutes, until crisp at the edges and slightly puffed in the middle. They should still be a bit underdone in the center. Pull out the baking sheet and hit it against a counter. Place back into the oven to finish for about 3 to 4 minutes. When cookies are firm at the edges and slightly puffed in the center, pull them out and again hit the baking sheet against the counter. The cookies should appear flat and crinkly at the center.
- Let the cookies cool on a baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Store fully cooled cookies in an airtight container; they should retain their chewy texture for a few days.
ASPARAGUS WITH MISO BUTTER
This combination of miso and butter is natural and delicious, too. Miso butter looks a little like cake frosting and is just as easy to lick off the fingers. With the egg yolk dripping onto the butter and the asparagus spears dipped into the eggy, miso slurry, you're looking at a four-star dish at a neighborhood restaurant - or at home. Watch our video on how to poach an egg
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 2 main course servings or 4 starters
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put oil or fat in skillet and turn heat to medium-high. Add as much asparagus as will fit in a layer, add salt and pepper to taste, and toss and stir until browned and shriveled, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, over low heat in a small saucepan, warm and whisk together miso and butter, so they combine, and butter softens but does not melt. Whisk in vinegar and keep warm. Warm a serving plate.
- When asparagus is done, put some miso butter on bottom of serving plate. Blot excess fat from asparagus if you like, put on top of the miso butter, and top with poached eggs. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 613, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 55 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 26 grams, Sodium 1389 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 1 gram
PASTA WITH CRISPY SAGE AND MISO BROWN BUTTER
The ultimate mashup! A magical pasta sauce with miso paste and brown butter. Works with any shape of pasta.
Provided by Stefan W
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain, saving 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook shallots until softened, about 8 minutes. Remove all from heat and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet until it foams. Add sage leaves, reduce heat slightly, and cook until butter is browned and sage is crispy, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and take out sage from the butter. Set aside.
- Whisk miso paste into the browned butter immediately. Add a splash of preserved pasta water, shallots, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and top with crispy sage and Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 62.2 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 625.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
ROASTED WHITE MISO-BUTTER CHICKEN
Thighs are the best part of the chicken, and this is a really quick way to make them delicious. The miso gives a delightful umami flavor that really saturates the chicken. The honey gives it a nice crisp and color. So very good and so easy.
Provided by bolshevik
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Mix miso paste, butter, honey, and rice vinegar together in a bowl. Rub mixture on chicken thighs, making sure to rub under and over the skin. Place thighs in a large roasting pan with enough distance between them to roast evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 86.2 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 535 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
PAN-SEARED RIBEYE WITH MISO BUTTER
I was determined to recreate gourmet-quality steak at home. After researching and testing multiple methods, I finally found one that gives the seared-to-perfection surface and medium-rare pink center.
Provided by Jessica Gavin
Categories Summer Steak Green Onion/Scallion Cilantro Beef Quick & Easy
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the miso butter, combine the softened butter and miso together in a small bowl. Add the green onions and pepper and combine. Keep at room temperature or roll into a 1 1/2-inch (3.8-cm) wide log in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Cut into slices before serving.
- There is one key difference to this method for thick steaks. The first step is to slightly warm the steaks in the oven before cooking on the stove. Adjust the oven rack to the center position and preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C). Add your cast-iron skillet to the oven to warm up. I like to use a preheated cast-iron pan because it retains heat very well for searing. Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet, and set aside.
- Pat dry the steaks with paper towels, pressing out as much surface moisture as possible. Season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper. Transfer the steaks to the wire rack and place in the oven. The heat helps to dry the free moisture on the surface of the steaks for quicker browning and cook time in the pan.
- Cook the steak until the internal temperature reaches 90 to 95°F (32 to 35°C) for medium-rare, or 100 to 105°F (38°C to 41°C) for medium, about 15 to 20 minutes. The time will vary depending on the thickness of the steaks. Remove the steaks from the oven.
- In the warmed 12-inch (30-cm) cast-iron skillet, heat the vegetable oil over high heat until just beginning to smoke. Carefully add the steaks and sear until browned with a nice crust, about 2 minutes. Flip the steaks with tongs and sear until browned, 1½ to 2 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of steak registers 120 to 125°F (49 to 52°C) for medium-rare or 130°F (54°C) for medium.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter, garlic and white and light green parts of green onion. Turn the steaks onto their sides to cook and render any remaining fat, about 1 to 2 minutes. Briefly baste the steaks with the butter, garlic and green onion mixture. Basting the steaks as they cook with oil helps distribute any aromatics like herbs in the pan and evenly browns the surface. The butter is added toward the end to add flavor, mouthfeel and encourage more browning due to the milk protein solids in the butter.
- Immediately transfer the steaks to a clean wire rack set on a sheet pan to rest for 10 minutes. Serve the steaks topped with the miso butter, green onions and cilantro.
- Recipe Science
- Preheating the steak at low temperature activates enzymes called cathepsins in the meat that help to tenderize the beef, which occurs below 122°F (50°C). The goal with searing is to achieve a quick sear to create a thick brown crust on the steak without overcooking the interior.
GREEN BEANS WITH MISO BUTTER
Provided by Patrick Fleming
Categories Soy Side Vegetarian Green Bean Sake Simmer Butter Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook 1/2 pound trimmed green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes; drain. Transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool; drain. Whisk 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons room-temperature unsalted butter with 2 teaspoons miso in a small bowl. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans; season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss to coat. Stir in 2 teaspoons minced shallot and 1 minced garlic clove; cook for 1 minute. Add 1/4 cup sake; cook until almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water; cook until sauce thickens and reduces by half, about 1 minute. Lower heat to medium; add miso butter and stir until a creamy sauce forms. Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.
GRILLED POTATOES WITH RED MISO BUTTER
Boil the potatoes before you head out camping (or to your backyard!). They'll get a quick char on the grill to crisp the skins and warm back up, priming them for soaking up all that miso butter.
Provided by Brad Leone
Categories Bon Appétit Side Vegetable Potato Butter Parsley Vinegar Garlic Grill Cast Iron Grill/Barbecue Summer Vegetarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Bring potatoes, salt, and 1 quart water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, 12-14 minutes; drain. Grill potatoes, turning often with tongs, until lightly charred, 6-8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, set a medium skillet, preferably cast iron, on grill. Place butter and miso in skillet and cook, stirring, until butter is melted and mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in garlic and vinegar. Season with pepper.
- Transfer potatoes to skillet, breaking some in half with tongs. Toss to coat in miso butter. Add parsley; toss again.
PAN-ROASTED CARROTS WITH MISO-BUTTER
Provided by Sue Li
Categories Side Thanksgiving Carrot Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large cast-iron or heavy-bottom skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Working in two batches, add the carrots, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp-tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the carrots to a plate.
- Add the garlic and scallion whites to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the mirin and 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil. Cook until thickened and reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and add the miso, whisking until smooth. Add the butter, a few pieces at a time, whisking to incorporate into a thick sauce, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the vinegar.
- Return the carrots to the skillet and toss to coat with the glaze. Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with remaining scallion greens and serve.
RED SNAPPER WITH MISO BROWN BUTTER
This snapper is elegant, luscious, yet simple to prepare thanks to the miso butter, which caramelizes into an umami-rich pan sauce. Served with a bright herb salad, it's a dish that's both refreshing and melt-in-your-mouth.
Provided by Michael Lewis
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Heat an oven-safe saute pan over medium heat. Season fillets with josher salt on both sides. Turn heat to high and add 3 tablespoons Miso Butter to the preheated pan; when it has melted, place fish on top of the butter, skin-side up, in an even layer. Move the fish around in the butter as it starts to bubble and the miso begins to caramelize, 2 minutes. Place pan in the oven to finish cooking fish, about 2-4 minutes, depending on thickness. Meanwhile, make the Herb Salad. (Note: If using a convection oven, place skillet on the middle rack. If using a conventional oven, place skillet on lower rack.)
- In a small saucepan over high heat, bring sake and mirin to a boil to burn off the alcohol. Once boiling, add sugar, stir, and continue boiling until the sugar has completely dissolved and the liquid is translucent. Turn off heat and stir in miso.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, add butter. Whisk at medium speed until butter is fluffy and pale yellow, 1 minute. Continuing on medium speed, slowly add the miso mixture in a steady stream to combine. Turn off motor, scrape down the sides of the bowl, and continue mixing again, just until incorporated. Pour Miso Butter into a bowl and set aside. Makes about 2 cups. (Store in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.)
- In a bowl, combine Thai basil, mint, chervil, dill, and celery leaves (or a fresh herb combination of your choosing). Set aside.
- Remove fish from oven: it's fully cooked when opaque throughout, and should flake when touched. The Miso Butter will be brown and caramelized in the pan. Flip the fish onto a serving plate, skin-side up, and finish with a sprinkle of flaky salt. Pan sauce: To the caramelized butter in the hot pan, add 1 tablespoon of fresh Miso Butter and stir to combine. Spoon pan sauce over the fish. Add ponzu to the Herb Salad, toss, and serve with the fish.
Tips for Making Miso Butter:
- Choose the Right Miso: Select high-quality miso paste that suits your taste preference. For a mild flavor, use white or yellow miso; for a more robust taste, use red or brown miso.
- Use Unsalted Butter: Since miso is already salty, it's best to use unsalted butter to avoid making the spread too salty.
- Soften the Butter Thoroughly: Room temperature butter will blend more smoothly with the miso paste, creating a creamier spread.
- Experiment with Different Herbs and Spices: Enhance the flavor of your miso butter by adding herbs like chives, cilantro, or parsley, or spices like garlic powder or onion powder.
- Store Properly: Keep the miso butter tightly sealed in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze it for longer storage.
Conclusion:
Miso butter is a versatile and flavorful spread that can elevate various dishes with its unique umami taste. Its preparation is simple and offers endless possibilities for customization, making it a staple in any kitchen. Whether you prefer a mild or a robust flavor, experimenting with different types of miso and additional ingredients will allow you to create a personalized spread that complements your culinary creations perfectly. From grilled meats and vegetables to seafood, tofu, and even sandwiches, miso butter adds an extra layer of savory richness that is sure to impress your taste buds. So, embrace the versatility of miso butter and unleash your culinary creativity!
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