Miso Pate Recipe
Ingredients
| Loaf - 1 good-quality whole wheat bread, sliced (OK if stale) | ||
| Vegetable broth - 1 cup unsalted | ||
| Tahini | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Red, mugi, or hatcho miso - 1 1/2 tablespoons | ||
| Toasted-sesame oil - 1 tablespoon | ||
| Garlic | 2 Clove (5gm) | |
| Onion | 1 Medium, finely chopped | |
| Parsley | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Dry sherry - 3 tablespoons, more as needed | ||
| Dashes of thyme, sage or rosemary, and allspice | ||
| Ground black pepper | To Taste | |
Directions
GETTING READY
1) Preheat oven slow to 250°F.
MAKING
2) On a baking sheet arrange the bread slices. Bake for about 45 minutes until thoroughly dry.
3) Let it cool completely and then break into pieces measuring 4 cups.
4) In a bowl add the bread and broth. Work with hands until completely moist.
5) In another bowl, blend tahini, miso, sesame oil, and garlic.
6) Mix the moistened bread and work with hands.
7) Add onions, parsley, and sherry.
8) Season with thyme, sage or rosemary, allspice, and pepper.
9) Add some sherry if needed and knead with hands until all ingredients are blended.
10) To make it moist, add little broth or water broth or water to make a sticky consistency.
11) Take a small loaf pan or bowl and pack the mixture firmly into it.
12) Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
SERVING
13) Take out the pate from refrigerator half hour before serving.
14) Unmold and serve with crackers.
1) Preheat oven slow to 250°F.
MAKING
2) On a baking sheet arrange the bread slices. Bake for about 45 minutes until thoroughly dry.
3) Let it cool completely and then break into pieces measuring 4 cups.
4) In a bowl add the bread and broth. Work with hands until completely moist.
5) In another bowl, blend tahini, miso, sesame oil, and garlic.
6) Mix the moistened bread and work with hands.
7) Add onions, parsley, and sherry.
8) Season with thyme, sage or rosemary, allspice, and pepper.
9) Add some sherry if needed and knead with hands until all ingredients are blended.
10) To make it moist, add little broth or water broth or water to make a sticky consistency.
11) Take a small loaf pan or bowl and pack the mixture firmly into it.
12) Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
SERVING
13) Take out the pate from refrigerator half hour before serving.
14) Unmold and serve with crackers.
Chef
