Japanese Matcha and Miso Glazed Carrots with Sesame Seeds

Name: Japanese Matcha and Miso Glazed Carrots with Sesame Seeds
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Side Dish
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) small carrots; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt; Pepper; 1 tbsp white miso paste; 1 tsp matcha powder; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp water; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp white sesame seeds; 1 tbsp black sesame seeds; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro

A vibrant and flavorful side dish

Bright, earthy matcha and umami-rich miso come together to create this delightful glaze for tender roasted carrots, topped with crunchy sesame seeds.

1 h 10 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Carrots

1 lb (450g) small carrots

peeled and trimmed

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt

to taste

Pepper

freshly ground to taste

For the Matcha Miso Glaze

1 tbsp white miso paste

1 tsp matcha powder

sifted

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp water

1 tsp sesame oil

For the Garnish

1 tbsp white sesame seeds

toasted

1 tbsp black sesame seeds

2 tbsp fresh cilantro

roughly chopped

Preparation

Preparing the Carrots

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Season Carrots

Toss the peeled carrots in olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

Arrange Carrots

Spread the carrots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Creating the Matcha Miso Glaze

Whisk Ingredients

In a small bowl, whisk together the white miso paste, sifted matcha powder, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, and sesame oil.

Adjust Seasoning

Adjust seasoning with additional salt if necessary, keeping in mind the glaze will intensify when cooked.

Ensure the matcha powder is thoroughly sifted to avoid clumps in the glaze. The glaze can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a week.

Cooking Process

Roast the Carrots

Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until they are tender and slightly caramelized.

Roasting: 400°F (200°C), 30-35 minutes

Glaze the Carrots

Remove the carrots from the oven, drizzle the matcha miso glaze evenly, and toss to coat.

Final Roast and Garnish

Return the glazed carrots to the oven for an additional 10 minutes, then garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro.

Final roast: 10 minutes at 400°F (200°C)

Plating & Serving