What is
Black cod caramelized in miso?

Black cod caramelized in miso is a Japanese dish featuring black cod fillets marinated in a rich, sweet miso sauce before being grilled or broiled until beautifully caramelized and tender. The dish is known for its glossy appearance and intense umami flavor, combining the creamy texture of the fish with the savory depth of miso.

Origins & History

This dish, also known as "Nobu-style Black Cod," was popularized by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa in his renowned restaurants around the world. It draws on traditional Japanese cooking techniques and flavors, specifically the use of miso, a fermented soybean paste that is essential in Japanese cuisine. The combination of miso with culinary techniques like marinating and grilling has made this dish a contemporary classic.

Taste & Texture

The dish boasts a complex flavor profile with a perfect balance of sweetness from the caramelization of the miso, umami richness from the fish, and slight saltiness that enhances its savory nature. Each bite melts in your mouth, owing to the fatty content of the black cod.

Ingredients

Black cod

A rich, buttery fish, also known as sablefish, known for its high fat content and silky texture.

Miso paste

A fermented soybean paste that provides a savory umami flavor, typically made from soybeans, rice, or barley.

Sugar

Used to balance the saltiness of the miso and help in caramelization when grilling the fish.

Sake

A Japanese rice wine used in the marinade; it adds depth of flavor and aids in tenderizing the fish.

Mirin

A sweet rice wine that enhances the sweetness and balances the flavors in the marinade.

This item may contain the following allergens:

Fish

Soy