MISO SAKE SALMON

Prep time: 10 min, Marinating time: 2 hours, Cook time: 10 min

Serves 4

This is one my favorite recipes which is easy to make and enjoyed by all. The preparation is simple and flavors unique enough to be called gourmet! But before we go on to the recipe, a little bit about Miso, a key ingredient of this recipe.

What is Miso?

Miso is a Japanese seasoning made with fermented soybeans, rice or barley. The most commonly used miso is usually soybean based and has a strong earthy, umami flavored. In appearance it is brownish or reddish in color, the darker the color stronger the taste. Miso is a rich probiotic because its fermented and useful in aiding digestion and improving gut health. Miso is used to add a unique flavor to sauces, soups, marinades and salad dressing. It can be found in the refrigerator section of most super markets.

For this recipe we are going to use Miso and Sake to create this unique taste with can easily become your favorite as its mine!!

Ingredients:

Fresh Salmon 4, 6 oz fillets

Marinade:

Miso paste 2 tbs

Sake 1 cup

Soy sauce ¾ cup

Brown sugar ½ cup

Sesame oil 2 tsp

Red chilli flakes 2 tsp

Ginger, grated 1 tsp

Garlic, chopped 1 tsp

Garnish: Sesame seeds, chopped green onions

Method:

1. In a small bowl mix the marinade ingredients together.

2. Wash and pat dry the salmon fillets.

3. Place the salmon in a large Ziploc bag and pour the marinade in and massage the fillets well with the marinade. The salmon fillets should be completely covered with the marinade.

4. Now refrigerate this bag for 2 hours.

5. Grill the salmon fillets about 4 mins on each side, until it is cooked to desired levels.

6. In a separate pan, cook the remaining marinade to about half its quantity. To let the sauce thicken to a glaze. Brush the glaze on the salmon fillets when ready to serve.

7. Serve warm with jasmine rice, and stir fried or grilled veggies. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish.