Miso stew of sardine.

Fresh sardines.

Found at the market.

Hurry back home after buying them.

Using miso, sake, ginger, and green onions,

cook the sardines simmered in miso.

Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning made by adding salt and koji (fermented rice) to soybeans, rice, barley, and others, and then fermenting and aging the mixture. It has rich umami flavor and aroma, and it’s used in many Japanese dishes, especially miso soup.