Zucchini Miso

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons brown sugar 
• 0.3 cup chicken broth 
• 0.3 cup cilantro leaves chopped
• 0.5 cup green onions chopped
• 1 tablespoon juice of lime 
• 3 tablespoons miso paste 
• 2 sheets nori seaweed cut into thin slices
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 
• 1.5 tablespoons sesame seed 
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds 
• 2 tablespoons soya sauce 
• 0.5 teaspoon thai chile sauce 
• 6 medium zucchini julienned

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan

Directions

1. Place sesame seeds in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted.
2. In a large bowl, mix the chicken broth, miso paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, chile sauce, brown sugar, green onions, and cilantro. Toss zucchini in the dressing to coat just before serving, and top with toasted sesame seeds, nori, and almonds.