Healthy Recipes Appetizer Dip & Spread Yakimiso (Toasted Miso) Be the first to rate & review! This mixture of buckwheat groats, miso, walnuts and chives is traditionally toasted on a wooden rice paddle and nibbled with chopsticks while sipping sake and waiting for the noodles to cook at soba restaurants. (Here, we broil it on a foil-lined pan for ease.) Serve with crackers or crudités, if desired. For a more Western-style dip, skip the broiling step and stir the mixture into 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt. By Sonoko Sakai Updated on April 18, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Rick Poon Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 tablespoons buckwheat groats, toasted 2 tablespoons white miso, preferably Saikyo (see Tip) 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives 1 tablespoon mirin 2 teaspoons granulated sugar ½ teaspoon grated yuzu, lemon or lime zest Directions Preheat broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with foil. Combine buckwheat, miso, walnuts, chives, mirin, sugar and zest in a small bowl. Spread in a thin layer on the foil. Broil on the center rack until the surface is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Tip: Saikyo miso is a mild, white variety that is made in Kyoto; it can be purchased at Japanese markets or online. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March 2022 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 50 Calories 2g Fat 7g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size about 2 tsp. Calories 50 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 7g 3% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 3g Added Sugars 1g 2% Protein 1g 2% Total Fat 2g 3% Sodium 157mg 7% Potassium 23mg 0% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.