Some people might ask "What exactly is miso?" It is one of a traditional Japanese seasoning produced by fermenting rice, soybeans or barley, with salt and fungus.
The result of fermentation is a thick paste used in sauces and spreads.
This is high in protein and rich vitamins and minerals.
That is the reason why miso plays an important role in helping us on our diet.
It is not really hard to find this seasoning for you can find it in some markets.
You could also try using this as an ingredient for the marinade in the recipe below.
Another ingredient that you would be using is mirin.
It is a sweet rice wine that can be used to add a nice touch to your grilled food.
This can very well replace sugar and soy sauce.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mirin 1 tablespoon yellow miso 2 tablespoons fresh chives or green spring onion tops, minced 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon tahini 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced 4 (5 ounces each) salmon fillets, skin removed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, fresh coriander 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted Cooking the Food: 1.
In a bowl, mix mirin, chives, miso, low-sodium soy sauce, tahini and ginger.
Combine them all together until all of the ingredients are evenly mixed.
Once done, put the fish on a shallow baking dish or any container.
Add the marinade on the fish; put a cover and put it in the refrigerator for at least 1 to 2 hours, depending on how strong the taste of the fish you would like.
2.
Prepare your grill (clean it first before using).
You can either choose the electric, common or gas grill; whichever you want that suits you.
For the electric or gas grill, turn it to high heat.
After the grill has been heated up, remove the fish from the marinade and pat dry.
Discard of the excess marinade since you would not need it anymore.
3.
On the grill, place each of the fillets separately so that you can turn them easily.
Carefully turn them by using a spatula.
When you see grill-marks, firm to the touch and opaque in the center of the fillet, then your cooking is done.
Approximately, the cooking time would be 4 to 6 minutes on each side of the fillet.
4.
After all are cooked, transfer it to a clean plate.
Add or brush some cilantro and sesame seeds.
Handle the fish with care when cooking since these types are fragile and needs careful hands in preparation.
You can diminish your sodium intake by using less salt and soy sauce.
Add some side dish if you want, preferably grilled vegetables.
There is no prohibition when eating the right foods, but you have to maintain a healthy diet if you want to be fit.
Eating the right amount and doing some exercise even short while could help you in dieting.
You can look forward to your successful diet regimen.