Sautéed Radishes in Miso Butter

Nah, Who Needs to Toss Radish Greens? Not This Recipe! 🔥

Sautéed Radishes in Miso Butter

Get ready to level up your radish game, homie! This side dish is all about those leafy greens that usually end up in the compost. We're talking seared radishes, wilted greens, and a spicy miso-butter glaze that'll knock your socks off. Pair it with some seared tuna or our Chicken and Ginger Clay Pot with steamed rice, and you've got a winning combo.

What's Needed:

1. Miso Paste: Japanese culinary gold, baby! Find it refrigerated at your local grocery store. White (shiro) miso is sweet and mild, or opt for red (aka) miso for a salty, umami kick.
2. Togarashi Powder: This Japanese spice mix is a must-have! You can find it in ethnic markets or make your own. Just follow the simple homemade Togarashi recipe listed below.

Spring into Action 🌱

• Servings: 4
• Difficulty: Easy peasy
• Time: 35 mins

Ingredients (8)

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick), softened
• 2 tablespoons red miso paste, softened
• 1 teaspoon togarashi powder (DIY recipe below)
• 3 bunches medium radishes with their greens
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Instructions 🍽️

1. Mash the softened butter, miso paste, and togarashi together in a bowl. Set aside.
2. Chop the radish greens and wash them, then dry them with a towel. Cut the radishes in half (quarter them if they're big).
3. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil and, when it's shimmering, add the radishes, cut-side down. Season with salt and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook until tender, another 3-5 minutes.
4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the radish greens, 1 tablespoon of water, and more salt if needed. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the greens are fully wilted, about 2 minutes.
5. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the miso-butter mixture, the remaining water, and the rice vinegar. Stir until the mixture melts and coats the radishes and greens. Taste and adjust salt as needed.

Make Your Own Togarashi Powder 🌶️

If you can't find togarashi powder, make your own! Here's a simple recipe to get you started:

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chili pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
• 1 tablespoon nori seaweed flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. Toast the Sesame Seeds: Heat a small pan over medium-low heat. Add both sesame seeds and stir continuously until they darken slightly and start popping. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. Prepare Other Ingredients: Grate the orange peel to get the required amount. Crush the dried red chili pepper (if using) into flakes. If using nori seaweed, crush it into small flakes.
3. Mix All Ingredients Together: Combine toasted sesame seeds, chili pepper flakes, grated orange peel, nori seaweed flakes (if using), and poppy seeds (if using) in a bowl. Mix well to ensure an even blend.
4. Store Your Homemade Blend: Store your homemade Togarashi powder in an airtight container. Keep it in a cool, dry place for up to six months.
5. The miso-butter glaze in the radish recipe is made by combining softened unsalted butter, red miso paste, and togarashi powder, which is a Japanese spice mix.
6. The side dish includes seared radishes, wilted radish greens, and a spicy miso-butter glaze, adding a unique twist to the traditional radish preparation.
7. For a balanced meal, the recipe suggests pairing the radish dish with either seared tuna or the Chicken and Ginger Clay Pot, and steamed rice, emphasizing the importance of nutrition and culinary variety.

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