Have you had a hankering for fusion food? It’s one of those trendy experiments that food trucks and high-end restaurants alike are embracing. In short, fusion food melds the tastiest elements of two different world cuisines. Together, the two (or more) flavors excite the senses, expand the palette, and can help you improve your skills and knowledge as a true foodie!
Miso Broth, Chickpea Style
Dealing with the spring allergy season is never fun. The coughing, sneezing, and stuffiness can make you miserable for weeks on end. Need something quick, hot, and yummy? Give parmesan lemon chickpea broth a shot. The white miso and parmesan are both salty and savory. Garnish the bowl with herbs to bring out another dimension of flavor that will have your tastebuds rejoicing.
Miso + Honey Glazed Pork
Oh no! Your go-to pork loin recipe has lost its appeal. Perhaps you’ve made it one too many times, or it’s too ho-hum for your family to enjoy. That’s when you can whip up some miso honey glazed pork instead! The scrumptious meat is the canvas for a culinary work of art. Ginger and sesame oil also join in on the fun, so it let it ride with some fresh lettuce wraps or steamed white rice!
Lentil and Quinoa Bowls: A Healthy Twist
Healthy eating is all the rage these days. With everyone more or less still stuck at home due to the neverending pandemic, ordering takeout and delivery could become a regular fixture of your weekly menu. But those meals, while delicious, aren’t very nutritious. Try out a healthy twist that’s sure to delight: a harvest bowl. Feel free to swap out the lentils for tempeh or cannellini beans. Likewise, escarole can replace the kale if it’s not your cup of tea. Sofrito and yuca chips can lend even more yumminess, too.
A Simple Miso-Based Marinade
Grilling season is coming up! Marinades are the secret weapon that makes everything about nine thousand times tastier. For this fascinating idea to work out, you’ll need soybean paste, light brown sugar, sake, and mirin.
Udon Noodle Soup
Udon noodle soup is going to be a substantial Japanese-style bowl of warmth. Miso nikomi udon combines wheat udon noodles with broth, fried tofu, fish cake, chicken, and some scallions.
Chocolate Chunk Brownies
Save some room for dessert! Believe it or not, this classic comfort food is full of surprises. Chocolate blondies get a remix in the form of a cookie/brownie hybrid. The ever-elusive “umami” flavor is here in all of its glory!
Vegan Miso Gravy
You won’t need pan drippings and butter to knock this gravy out of the park. Miso and nutritional yeast are an unexpected duo, but their sauciness is out of this world. Roasted potatoes, steamed rice, baked tempeh, air-fried tofu, roasted veggies, and even biscuits are fair game. Now go play ball!
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Lotte Plaza Market is your one-stop-shop for all of your Korean and Asian grocery needs. With more than 10 Maryland and Virginia locations, this growing market is continually expanding and opening new markets to better serve our customers. Since we opened in 1976, our goal has always been to provide the best customer service and groceries to our customers. For answers to all of your questions, please email us at LottePlaza.com.