Japanese-Style Miso Butter Corn with Crispy Bacon

Name: Japanese-Style Miso Butter Corn with Crispy Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 200 g streaky bacon; 3 cup corn kernels; 30 g unsalted butter; 1 cup green onion; 1 1/2 tbsp white miso; 2 tbsp cooking sake; 2 clove garlic; 1/8 tsp white pepper

A savory and sweet side dish featuring golden corn kernels tossed in a rich, umami-packed miso butter and topped with crispy bacon. This quick recipe delivers an incredible depth of flavor that pairs perfectly with any main course.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time15 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

streaky bacon
200 g
corn kernels
3 cup
unsalted butter
30 g
green onion
1 cup
white miso
0.5 tbsp
cooking sake
2 tbsp
garlic
2 clove
white pepper
0.1 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the miso butter by mixing the unsalted butter and white miso together in a small bowl until smooth and well combined. Set aside.

Place the streaky bacon in a large, cold non-stick pan without adding any oil. Turn the heat to medium-high. As the pan heats, the bacon fat will render, allowing the bacon to cook in its own fat. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crispy.

Use a slotted spoon to transfer the crispy bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Keep the rendered bacon fat in the pan.

Check the pan for fat; if there is less than 1 tablespoon, add a small knob of butter. With the heat still on medium-high, add the corn kernels. Stir only once every minute to allow the corn to develop sweet, golden charred spots. Sauté for about 5 minutes.

Add the minced garlic to the corn and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in the cooking sake and stir for another 15 seconds or until the liquid has completely evaporated.