"Versatile miso (fermented soybean paste) keeps for months in the refrigerator and adds instant flavor to soups, sauces, dips, marinades and salad dressings. In general, the lighter the miso, the milder and sweeter its flavor. Light miso is the key to the wonderful flavor of this salmon...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds
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2 tablespoons sweet white miso paste, (see Ingredient note)
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2 tablespoons mirin, (Japanese rice wine) (see Ingredient note)
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1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce, or tamari (see Ingredient note)
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1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
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A few drops hot pepper sauce
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1 1/4 pounds center-cut salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions
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2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or parsley