If you're a fan of Nobu's signature dishes, you'll love these cod butter cups inspired by the famous chef's cuisine. The delicate flavor of the miso marinade pairs perfectly with the fresh, crisp lettuce cups, and a touch of jalapeño cilantro sauce adds just the right amount of heat.
Nobu is a world-renowned Japanese chef who is known for his innovative and sophisticated cuisine. His restaurants, which are located in major cities around the globe, are known for their high-quality ingredients and expertly prepared dishes.
Miso, one of the key ingredients in this recipe, is a traditional Japanese seasoning made from fermented soybeans. It is commonly used in soups, marinades, and sauces, and has a rich umami flavor.
Butter lettuce is a type of lettuce that is known for its delicate flavor and tender leaves. It is often used in salads and as a base for appetizers like these cod butter cups.
Finally, our jalapeño cilantro sauce is a spicy condiment that is commonly used in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine. Its bold flavor pairs well with the subtle flavors of the miso marinade and the butter lettuce cups.
Overall, this recipe combines elements of Japanese and Mexican cuisine to create a unique and flavorful dish.
Watch step by step below!
Here is the Recipe:
In a bowl, add sake and Mirin, then mixed in the miso paste until smooth. Once smooth, add sugar and mixed until dissolved.
Next, marinate the cut cod in the mixture for one day in the fridge.
For the cups, we used Go Green's butter lettuce. Look how gorgeous and bright that lettuce is!
Air fried the marinated cod for 10 minutes and assembled the cups using the lettuce leaves.
To complete this dish, we included Sistry's Jalapeño Cilantro sauce for an extra kick!
Enjoy, or as they say in Japanese - tanoshinde!
