Sumiso – Vinegar and Miso Dressing
Sumiso-Ae 菜の花酢みそ和えVinegar Miso DressingNanohana, rape blossoms, have a bit of bitterness to them that pairs well with a sweet and tart miso dressing. The dressing can also be used with boiled octopus and cucumbers or with boiled hotaru-ika (firefly squid).Sumiso Vinegar-Miso Dressing50 grams Saikyō miso, white, sweet rice miso from Kyoto1 Tablespoon mirin1 teaspoon water1 Tablespoon sugar1 Tablespoon rice vinegar (komézu)*Add some karashi Japanese mustard to the dressing for a bit of heat. Karashi is sold at the supermarket pre-mixed in small tubes, or dried in the spice section. The dried version needs to be mixed with some water.In a small pan, combine the Saikyō miso, mirin, water, and sugar and cook over low heat for about…
