Miso Cucumber Japanese side dish with cucumbers

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Updated: 2025-01-01
miso-kyuri

Serving(s): 1

Ingredients

Cucumber 1 Strange
Miso (Japanese soybean paste) * 1 tablespoon (tbsp)

Utensils

Sharp Knife * 1 piece
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Recipe Information

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Calories: ≈40 Calories for 1 serving/s.
Difficulty: 1/3
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Spiciness: Not Spicy Not Spicy Not Spicy Not Spicy
Category: Beilage
Preparation time: 2 Min.
Cooking Time: 0 Min.
Total Time: 2 Min.
Keywords: Miso Kyuri, Miso, Gurken, japanische Beilage
Original Characters: もろきゅう
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The preparation:

  1. Wash and halve the cucumbers and peel them according to taste and preference.

  2. Then cut the cucumbers into small slices.

  3. Now arrange the miso in a bowl or serve it on the same plate. The side dish is ready :)

Table of contents:

    Summary

    Miso Kyuri is a simple yet delicious Japanese side dish made with just two ingredients: miso paste and fresh cucumbers. For the best flavor, it's recommended to use Moro miso, although regular miso can also be substituted. The quality of the cucumbers is crucial, with firm, fresh options preferred; Japanese cucumbers are often superior in quality. A useful tip for preparation is to soak the cucumbers in ice water beforehand for added crunch, and decorative cutting can enhance presentation. Miso itself offers a delightful blend of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors. Miso Kyuri is enjoyed by spreading a small amount of miso on cucumber slices and pairs perfectly as a light appetizer or side dish, making it a versatile addition to any meal.

    This is one of the simplest side dishes in Japanese cuisine – and you only need two ingredients for it: Miso paste and fresh cucumbers. Ideally, you use Moro miso . But if you can't find any, you can also use normal miso .

    Therefore, it is all the more important to use high-quality ingredients. Make sure to use only firm, fresh cucumbers. Japanese cucumbers always have excellent quality. In Germany, you need to make sure that the cucumbers are not too soft.

    Tip for preparing Miso Kyuri

    Miso Kyuri is especially delicious if you put the cucumber in ice water beforehand. This works best with Japanese cucumbers or mini cucumbers. You can also try to cut the cucumbers decoratively. This looks especially nice when served.

    What does Miso taste like?

    Miso , or Moromi miso, which is traditionally used for this recipe, tastes sweet and salty and slightly nutty.

    Miso
    Miso the japanese soy paste + my miso course experience

    How is Miso Kyuri eaten?

    Spread a small amount of miso with chopsticks onto a cucumber slice and then eat it directly. Miso Kyuri is perfect as a side dish or as a light appetizer.

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    Comments

    • Gast Logo Arne - 28. September 2022 10:41

      Hello, what's the garnish in the picture above next to the cucumbers? Seasoned wheat? Best, Arne

      • RyuKoch Logo Ryusei von RyuKoch - 05. November 2022 22:47

        Hello Arne, The thing next to the cucumber is called Moro Miso. Best regards Ryusei

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