Description
Hearty miso-glazed fingerling potatoes showcase Japanese-inspired umami flavors with crispy roasted edges. Salt, garlic, and rich miso glaze elevate simple potatoes into a sophisticated side dish that delights culinary explorers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs fingerling potatoes (halved lengthwise)
- 3½ tbsps miso paste
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps light brown sugar
- 2 scallions (thinly sliced on the bias)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F and line two baking sheets with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then incorporate miso paste and light brown sugar, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes until smooth and well-combined.
- Remove skillet from heat and gently fold halved fingerling potatoes into the miso-butter mixture, ensuring each potato is evenly coated with the glaze.
- Arrange potatoes cut-side down on prepared baking sheets, spreading them in a single layer to promote even roasting.
- Roast potatoes in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork and edges are golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully transfer roasted potatoes to a serving dish, ensuring they maintain their glossy miso glaze.
- Sprinkle freshly sliced scallions over the potatoes as a vibrant, aromatic garnish before serving.
Notes
- Prevent sticking by ensuring your baking sheets are lined with aluminum foil and lightly greased.
- Choose fresh, firm fingerling potatoes with smooth skin for the best roasting texture and caramelization.
- Adjust miso intensity by selecting white or yellow miso for milder flavor, or dark miso for deeper umami notes.
- For gluten-free adaptation, use tamari instead of traditional miso paste and confirm ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg