“Satisfied, refreshed, and in some way spiritually fulfilled is the goal”
Ume miso–sautéed summer vegetables (Natsu yasai no ume miso itame)
‘Choose a full-flavoured miso of your choice (not white miso). Miso is a natural match for aubergine and peppers, and these miso stir-fries – colloquially ‘abura miso’ – are served often in the Japanese countryside during the summer’
Serves: 4
● 3 small aubergines
● ½ medium courgette
● 1 large red bell pepper
● 10 slender green beans
● 1½ tbsp lightly roasted gold sesame oil
● ½ tbsp fine slivers fresh ginger
● 5 tbsp sake
● 4 tbsp miso
● 1 tbsp gold sesame seeds, warmed in a dry frying pan until fragrant
Slice off the
