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simmered in miso; miso-braised
A cooking method where ingredients are slowly simmered in a broth flavored with miso paste, producing rich, savory dishes.
鯖の味噌煮を作った。
I made mackerel simmered in miso.
味噌煮は白ごはんによく合う。
Miso-simmered dishes go well with white rice.
祖母の鯖の味噌煮は、味噌の甘みと生姜の香りが絶妙だった。
My grandmother's miso-simmered mackerel had a perfect blend of miso sweetness and ginger fragrance.
A compound of 味噌 (miso paste) and 煮 (simmering). 鯖の味噌煮 (miso-simmered mackerel) is one of the most iconic Japanese home-cooking dishes. The miso helps mask the fishy smell while adding depth and richness. Also commonly used with 大根 (daikon) and other vegetables.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 鯖の味噌煮: mackerel simmered in miso
- 大根の味噌煮: daikon simmered in miso
- 味噌煮込み: miso-stewed (longer cooking variant)
- 味噌煮にする: to simmer in miso
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 煮付け: simmered in soy-based broth — uses soy sauce instead of miso
- 甘露煮: candied/simmered in sweet syrup — sweeter preparation
- 味噌汁: miso soup — a soup, not a simmered dish
- 味噌煮込みうどん: miso-stewed udon — a Nagoya specialty