{"id":"recipe_99aecbe9a5","slug":"miso-tare","title":"Miso Tare","description":"A rich, savory, and versatile Japanese miso-based sauce perfect for dipping, glazing, or enhancing stir-fries.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"100g Miso (Red or Awase)","name":"Miso","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"Red or Awase (mixed) miso works best","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"50g Sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"30ml Mirin","name":"Mirin","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"30ml Sake","name":"Sake","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"15ml Soy Sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"5ml Sesame Oil","name":"Sesame Oil","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"toasted","notes":"","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 clove garlic, grated","name":"Garlic","quantity":1,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"clove","form":"grated","notes":"","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"5g Ginger, grated","name":"Ginger","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"grated","notes":"","group":"seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small saucepan, combine the miso, sugar, mirin, sake, and soy sauce.","group":"Cooking","title":"Combine the miso, sugar, mirin, sake, and soy sauce","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.","group":"Cooking","title":"Place the saucepan","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the grated garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Continue to simmer for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.","group":"Finishing","title":"Add the grated garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely before transferring to a storage container.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely before transferring","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. 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