A visual feast of ruby-skinned new potatoes, with burnt-auburn miso glaze flecks, paired with fresh silhouette of thinly sliced radishes and asparagus, speckled with black and white sesame seeds. All nestled on a cool, white plate.

Crunchy Miso-Glazed New Potatoes with Asparagus Radish Salad

Name: Crunchy Miso-Glazed New Potatoes with Asparagus Radish Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: New Potatoes, 1.1 lbs; Asparagus, 7 oz thinly sliced diagonally; Red radishes, 4-5 pieces thinly sliced; miso paste, 2 tablespoons; maple syrup, 1 tablespoon; toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon; rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon; fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon grated; Toasted black and white sesame seeds,; olive oil, 1 tablespoon; sea salt,

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: May 02, 2024

Welcome to an incredibly appealing blend of simplicity and rich flavor. This recipe features delicate new potatoes and the bright, enchanting flavors of Japan. With a slightly crisp exterior and fluffy, tender inside, new potatoes are the perfect tablet for our savory miso glaze. A vibrant, crisp spring salad with thinly sliced asparagus and radishes acts as the perfect counter-part.

Ingredients (for 2)

New potatoes - 1.1 lbs
Asparagus - 7 oz - thinly sliced diagonally
Red radishes - 4-5 pieces - thinly sliced
Miso paste - 2 tablespoons
Maple syrup - 1 tablespoon
Toasted sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
Fresh ginger - 1/2 teaspoon - grated
Toasted black and white sesame seeds -
Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
Sea salt -

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥔💦⏲

Wash new potatoes and place them in a saucepan filled with lightly salted water. Bring to boil and let simmer for 12-15 minutes until tender. Drain and let them cool.
Step 2 - 🥣🌿🥢

Prepare the miso glaze by combining miso paste, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and grated ginger. Whisk until well mixed.
Step 3 - 🥔🥣🍯

Toss the cooled potatoes in the miso glaze ensuring all potatoes are evenly coated.
Step 4 - 🍳🔥🥔

Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan. Add the glazed potatoes and stir-fry until they become crispy on all sides.
Step 5 - 🥬🔪🥗

Mix thinly sliced asparagus and radishes. Drizzle with toasted sesame oil, sprinkle sea salt and toasted sesame seeds on top.
Step 6 - 🍽🥔🥗

Serve the crunchy miso-glazed new potatoes with the asparagus radish salad on the side.

Additional

To add some more protein to this plant-based dish, you can easily toss in some tofu cubes with potatoes while stir-frying. You can also garnish with chopped spring onions for an extra punch. This dish is quick, easy, and stunning enough to impress dinner guests, or just to make a regular evening meal feel special.