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Nikumiso – Japanese Pork Mince Recipe

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Nikumiso is a flavorful Japanese pork mince dish featuring a rich blend of miso paste, soy sauce, and sake, enhanced with garlic and ginger. This quick and savory recipe is perfect as a topping for rice or your favorite Japanese dishes and offers an optional spicy kick with doubanjiang.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced
  • 250 g pork mince (8 oz)
  • ⅓ cup water (100 ml / 3.4 fl oz)
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 ½ tbsp red miso paste
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cooking sake
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp doubanjiang (optional, for a spicy hit)

Garnish

  • Spring onion / green onion, sliced thinly (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the Oil and Aromatics: Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add 1 tsp minced garlic and 1 tsp minced ginger, frying for about 20-30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Cook the Pork Mince: Add 250 g pork mince to the pan and cook until browned, approximately 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up the meat.
  3. Add the Sauce Ingredients: Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in ⅓ cup water, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 ½ tbsp red miso paste, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp cooking sake, and 1 tsp sesame oil. For a spicy variation, add 1 tbsp doubanjiang at this point.
  4. Simmer to Thicken: Stir the mixture thoroughly and cook for about 1 minute or until the sauce thickens and coats the pork mince evenly.
  5. Serve: Spoon the Nikumiso over warm rice or your favorite Japanese dishes. Garnish with sliced spring onions or green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Doubanjiang adds a spicy depth but can be omitted for a milder flavor.
  • Use red miso paste for its rich umami flavor; white miso can be substituted but will change the taste slightly.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice, noodles, or as a topping for tofu.
  • Adjust sugar according to your preferred sweetness level.
  • Cooking sake is traditional; a dry white wine can be an alternative.

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