Name: Yakimiso (Toasted Miso)
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons buckwheat groats, toasted; 2 tablespoons white miso, preferably Saikyo (see Tip); 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives; 1 tablespoon mirin; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 0.5 teaspoon grated yuzu, lemon or lime zest

Yakimiso (Toasted Miso)

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This mixture of buckwheat groats, miso, walnuts and chives is traditionally toasted on a wooden rice paddle and nibbled with chopsticks while sipping sake and waiting for the noodles to cook at soba restaurants. (Here, we broil it on a foil-lined pan for ease.) Serve with crackers or crudités, if desired. For a more Western-style dip, skip the broiling step and stir the mixture into 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt.

By Sonoko Sakai

Published on February 14, 2022

Yakimiso (Toasted Miso) — Photo: Rick Poon

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Low-Calorie Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons buckwheat groats, toasted
2 tablespoons white miso, preferably Saikyo (see Tip)
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon mirin
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon grated yuzu, lemon or lime zest

Directions

Preheat broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with foil.
Combine buckwheat, miso, walnuts, chives, mirin, sugar and zest in a small bowl. Spread in a thin layer on the foil. Broil on the center rack until the surface is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.

Tip:

Saikyo miso is a mild, white variety that is made in Kyoto; it can be purchased at Japanese markets or online.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

50	Calories
2g	Fat
7g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 2 tsp.
Calories 50
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 3g
Added Sugars 1g	2%
Protein 1g	2%
Total Fat 2g	3%
Sodium 157mg	7%
Potassium 23mg	0%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.