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Whole onions with miso



Onions are used frequently in macrobiotic cooking. Cooked onions are very sweet and nourishing, and vegetables cooked whole give complete energy.

Sesame oil is the preferred cooking oil in macrobiotics. Dark sesame oil, used in this dish, is pressed from roasted sesame seeds and has a deep, rich flavour.












Shallow cuts are made into each onion The bottom of a pot is coated with sesame oil and the onions are placed on top Puréed miso is poured over the onions Kuzu is added to the remaining cooking liquid Whole onions and miso