7 things you need to do when you come visit Japan
If you are considering or already decided upon visiting Japan, here is a list of what you should not miss out on when you come and visit.
Miso Manju (味噌まんじゅう)
Miso Manju (味噌まんじゅう) is a traditional Japanese steamed bun that combines the savory richness of miso with the sweetness of the Azuki red bean paste inside the bun. This traditional treat offers a unique balance of flavors, where the deep, earthy notes of miso complement the sweetness of the bean paste filling. Although it is not like it has a distinct taste it, it is not your average western desert which are super sweet but if salty and sweet dessert is what you are looking for, this bun is a nice option you could consider making for your next dessert!
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A little bit about Miso Manju (味噌まんじゅう)
Miso Manju a traditional Japanese confectionary. It is a bun that is made up of both savory flavor of coupled with the sweetness which comes from the Azuki Red bean paste inside the bun. Like any other traditional Japanese dessert, it is usually served as a snack alongside green tea, and the balance between the bitterness of the green tea and the sweetness which comes from the Miso Manju is definitely on point.
List of Ingredients you will need
(Serving for 2-4 people or roughly 8 pieces)
- ・Miso: 18g
- ・Sweet red bean paste: 80g
- ・Cake flour: 50g
- ・Sugar (half granulated sugar, half coarse sugar): 40g
- ・Baking soda (dissolved in 8cc of water): 1g
- ・Water: 10cc
Recipe
- 1.Mix the sugar, miso, and dissolved baking soda thoroughly in a bowl.
- 2. Sift in the cake flour and fold it into the mixture using a spatula to create the dough.
- 3. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten it slightly.
- 4. Place 10g of sweet red bean paste in the center of each piece of dough and carefully wrap the dough around the filling, shaping it into a ball.
- 5. Line the steamer with the square pieces of cooking paper, then place the prepared dough balls on top.
- 6. Fill the steamer with water and bring it to a light boil. Arrange the dough balls in the steamer.
- 7. Steam the dough balls over medium heat for 15 minutes, during which they will expand slightly.
- 8.Carefully remove the steamed miso buns from the steamer.
Once its cooled off a bit, its ready to be served!
Other recommended recipes
If this is the kind of dish you like, we have compiled some a list of dishes that you might also like for your next cooking session below.
Yakisoba (焼きそば)
Yakisoba is a dish made of noodles cooked on a hot plate mixed together with flavored with cabbage, bean sprout, pork, seafood and etc, which is then flavored with Japanese Bulldog sauce.
Tempura (天ぷら)
Tempura is a common Japanese cuisine that often consists of meat, fish, and vegetables that have been battered and deep-fried. As it is cooked in light batter, it is not too oily and the crusty coating and light salting brings out the real flavors of the ingredients being cooked.
Tonkatsu (とんかつ)
Tonkatsu (とんかつ) is a Japanese deep-fried pork cutlet. The outer coating is made extra fluffy, yet crunchy by using Panko (bread crumbs) to coat the meat, which is then fried in oil.
Miso Manju
Miso Manju a traditional Japanese confectionary. It is a bun that is made up of both savory flavor of coupled with the sweetness which comes from the Azuki Red bean paste inside the bun. Like any other traditional Japanese dessert, it is usually served as a snack alongside green tea, and the balance between the bitterness of the green tea and the sweetness which comes from the Miso Manju is definitely on point.
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
- ・Miso: 18g
- ・Sweet red bean paste: 80g
- ・Cake flour: 50g
- ・Sugar (half granulated sugar, half coarse sugar): 40g
- ・Baking soda (dissolved in 8cc of water): 1g
- ・Water: 10cc
Instructions
- 1.Mix the sugar, miso, and dissolved baking soda thoroughly in a bowl.
- 2. Sift in the cake flour and fold it into the mixture using a spatula to create the dough.
- 3. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten it slightly.
- 4. Place 10g of sweet red bean paste in the center of each piece of dough and carefully wrap the dough around the filling, shaping it into a ball.
- 5. Line the steamer with the square pieces of cooking paper, then place the prepared dough balls on top.
- 6. Fill the steamer with water and bring it to a light boil. Arrange the dough balls in the steamer.
- 7. Steam the dough balls over medium heat for 15 minutes, during which they will expand slightly.
- 8.Carefully remove the steamed miso buns from the steamer.
Once its cooled off a bit, its ready to be served!
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