Tekka Miso (Fried Miso with Gobo)

Mrs. Takeo Isoshima

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup gobo, shaved (like in sharpening a pencil)
• 2 tablespoons shredded shrimp or katsuobushi
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon gourmet powder
• 1/2 cup miso

Sauté gobo in oil until it looks clear and transparent. Add rest of the ingredients and cook over slow heat stirring constantly, until well-cooked and blended.

After removing from heat, add 2 tablespoons pan roasted sesame seeds, or ono mi.

Tekka miso keeps well in a covered jar in the refrigerator. Most delicious with hot rice or ochazuke.