Miso Maple Butter Sauce

Name: Miso Maple Butter Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 2 tbsp white miso paste; 2 tbsp pure maple syrup; 2 tsp rice vinegar; 1 garlic clove, grated; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 2 scallion, thinly sliced

A trendy, umami-rich sauce that balances the savory depth of miso with the sweetness of maple syrup and richness of butter. Perfect for drizzling over roasted vegetables, grilled fish, or chicken.

10 minEasyServes 6110 cal/serving

FusionSauceStovetopVegetarianLow CarbNut-FreeGluten-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
2 tsp rice vinegar
1 garlic clove, grated
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 scallion, thinly sliced

Instructions

1

In a small saucepan, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter over medium-low heat.
2

Add 1 grated garlic clove and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
3

Reduce heat to low and whisk in 2 tbsp white miso paste until completely incorporated and smooth.
4

Stir in 2 tbsp pure maple syrup and 2 tsp rice vinegar, whisking until the sauce is silky and emulsified.
5

Add 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) if using, and simmer very gently for about 2 minutes to meld flavors.
6

Remove from heat and stir in 2 thinly sliced scallion, reserving some for garnish if desired.
7

Serve warm. The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 1 week and gently reheated before using.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for miso in Miso Maple Butter Sauce?

The entry for Miso Maple Butter Sauce calls for 2 tbsp white miso paste. In its place: There is no exact match. For the salt and savor, use soy sauce at about half the volume, or tahini with a little soy sauce for body.

Is Miso Maple Butter Sauce spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Miso Maple Butter Sauce comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional). For a milder plate, halve the chili flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Miso Maple Butter Sauce dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Miso Maple Butter Sauce is 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Does Miso Maple Butter Sauce contain soy?

Yes: 2 tbsp white miso paste. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Miso Maple Butter Sauce?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 6 g of carbohydrate in about 110 calories, with 1 g protein and 10 g fat, plus 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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