How to Make an Easy Miso Marinade

Published on Friday, June 26, 2009, by CHOW Video Team / Edit Post

How to Make an Easy Miso Marinade

Top Chef Season 4 winner Stephanie Izard uses this quick, simple white miso marinade for beef or lamb. It provides a good salty flavor and tenderizes too.

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  • I'd recommend adding some citrus here, it's some added depth that's complementary to almost everything. If you're feeling adventurous, mix some fresh squeezed lemon juice + the miso olive oil mix + 1-2 tbsp of Sriracha. Sweet, tangy, salty.

  • I love miso marinades like this. Some variations I like to play with - add a clove or two of crushed garlic, ground black pepper, sherry vinegar (pairs great with miso) or lemon juice. It's also a really nice marinade ofr certain types of fish - meatier stuff that will stand up to grilling. I like it best of king salmon or bluefish.

    It's not bad on chicken either, I use it with roasted...+READ

    I love miso marinades like this. Some variations I like to play with - add a clove or two of crushed garlic, ground black pepper, sherry vinegar (pairs great with miso) or lemon juice. It's also a really nice marinade ofr certain types of fish - meatier stuff that will stand up to grilling. I like it best of king salmon or bluefish.

    It's not bad on chicken either, I use it with roasted bone-in-skin-on parts and serve with something like sweet potatoes.

    Never tried it on beef or lamb, will have to give that a whirl. Skirt steak seems like a great idea.-COLLAPSE