Zucchini Miso Recipes

GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH MISO

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together miso, soy sauce, vinegar, oil, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Preheat a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high. Season zucchini with salt and grill, turning a few times, until charred in places and crisp-tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Brush with half of glaze, turning to evenly coat; grill 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a platter, brush with remaining glaze, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH MISO GLAZE

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife (a small paring knife works best), score the zucchini flesh in a crisscross pattern, taking care not to slice all the way through.
• Make the glaze: In a small bowl, combine the miso paste, mirin, granulated sugar and soy sauce. Add 1 tablespoon of water and whisk until combined.
• Liberally brush the cut sides of the zucchini with the glaze. Drizzle each piece with a little oil.
• Heat a large grill pan (or a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet) over medium-high. When hot, working in batches, place the zucchini, glazed side down, onto the hot surface. Press the zucchini onto the surface to encourage charring. (If you're using a regular skillet, you may need to add more oil to the pan.) Cook without moving for 2 to 4 minutes until golden and charred.
• Flip the zucchini over onto the skin side, reduce heat to medium, cover with a lid and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until tender. To check for doneness, give the sides of the zucchini a squeeze; if it yields easily, it is ready.
• Remove the zucchini from the pan and brush more glaze over the cut side. Serve on its own or on top of rice, if desired, and scatter with scallions and sesame seeds.

ZUCCHINI MISO

Steps:

• Place sesame seeds in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted.
• In a large bowl, mix the chicken broth, miso paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, chile sauce, brown sugar, green onions, and cilantro. Toss zucchini in the dressing to coat just before serving, and top with toasted sesame seeds, nori, and almonds.