THE UMAMI-SILK BIRD

(Our Play on Miso Glazed Chicken)

THE UMAMI-SILK BIRD

Ingredients: 500g Chicken thighs (3cm chunks), 2 tbsp Miso paste, 1 tbsp Honey, 1 tbsp Rice vinegar, 1 Onion (sliced into petals), 20g Ginger (grated)...

Ingredients

  • 500g Chicken thighs (3cm chunks)
  • 2 tbsp Miso paste
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 Onion (sliced into petals)
  • 20g Ginger (grated)

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Fry chicken and onions in a hot pan until the meat is sealed and onions are charred.
  2. The Bloom Whisk miso, honey, and vinegar with a 30ml splash of water; pour over the bird.
  3. The Marriage Stir-fry for 5 minutes as the sauce reduces into a thick, savory umami silk.
  4. The Final Flourish Garnish with fresh ginger matchsticks and a hit of lime.

Cuisine: Asian

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