Cilantro Miso Sauce
Brighten up your meals with this vibrant and versatile Cilantro Miso Sauce, a quick and easy recipe that bursts with bold, savory flavors. Combining the herbaceous freshness of cilantro with the umami depth of white miso paste, this sauce balances tangy lime juice, sweet honey or maple syrup, and the subtle heat of ginger and garlic. A drizzle of sesame oil adds nutty richness, while rice vinegar and soy sauce bring just the right amount of acidity and saltiness to elevate any dish. Ready in just 10 minutes, this creamy, blender-made sauce is perfect for dressing salads, drizzling over roasted vegetables, or enhancing grilled proteins like chicken, fish, or tofu. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to a week, and transform ordinary meals into culinary delights with a spoonful of this zesty, Asian-inspired condiment.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (e.g., grapeseed or vegetable oil)
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the cilantro thoroughly. Chop roughly to make it easier to blend.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, white miso paste, lime juice, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
3. Add the neutral oil and water to the mixture in the blender.
4. Blend the ingredients together on high until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add an extra tablespoon of water and blend again to reach your desired consistency.
5. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more lime juice for acidity, honey for sweetness, or soy sauce for saltiness.
6. Transfer the Cilantro Miso Sauce to a serving dish or airtight container. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
523 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.1 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1380 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1511 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
