Preserving vegetables in miso is a common way of preparing simple pickles in Japan to be used as an accompaniment to a Japanese meal. The fermented bean paste gives cucumbers, radishes and other vegetables a wonderfully savory flavor while preserving them for later enjoyment.
Misozuke
Course: PicklesCuisine: JapanPreserving vegetables in miso is a common way of preparing simple pickles in Japan to be used as an accompaniment to a Japanese meal.
Ingredients
White (shiro) miso — 1 cup
Mirin — 1/4 cup
Sugar — 1 tablespoon
Soy sauce — 1 teaspoon
Small pickling cucumbers — 1 pound
Directions
- Mix together the miso, mirin, sugar and soy sauce in a large bowl. Add the cucumbers and stir them into the miso mixture.
- Transfer the cucumbers and miso mixture to a container with an airtight lid. Make sure cucumbers are completely covered by miso mixture.
- Store in the refrigerator for at least a week, and for up to 2 months, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pickles, rinse, slice and serve.
Misozuke Notes and Variations
- This method of pickling also works with diakon, eggplant, cabbage and carrots, garlic. Parboil harder vegetables like carrots and garlic before pickling them.
- Try using red (aka) miso for a different appearance and flavor.
- Possible flavoring additions to miso paste: chili pepper, sesame seeds, minced ginger.
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