Miso Togarashi Peanuts. Credit: Masako Morishita

Miso Togarashi Peanuts

Name: Miso Togarashi Peanuts
Prep time: 600 s
Cook time: 1800 s
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: FOR THE LIQUID MIX; Unsalted butter: 28 g; Maple syrup: 30 ml; Sugar: 12 g; Miso: 15 g; Salt: 5 g; Unsalted peanuts: 450 g (shelled); FOR THE SPICE MIX; Togarashi pepper: 4 g; Garlic powder: 1 g; Sugar: 12 g; Salt: 1 g

09 Mar 2026

Masako Morishita

Chef

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Difficulty

Easy

Total Time

1H 0MIN

Cuisine

Japanese

Ingredients

FOR THE LIQUID MIX

Unsalted butter: 28 g

Maple syrup: 30 ml

Sugar: 12 g

Miso: 15 g

Salt: 5 g

Unsalted peanuts: 450 g (shelled)

FOR THE SPICE MIX

Togarashi pepper: 4 g

Garlic powder: 1 g

Sugar: 12 g

Salt: 1 g

Chef Masako Morishita’s addictive roasted peanuts combine maple syrup, miso, and butter with a final dusting of togarashi spice, creating a sweet, savory, and lightly spicy snack.

How to make Miso Togarashi

01.

Prepare the Oven

Heat the oven to 300°F.

02.

Coat the Peanuts

Place the peanuts in a large bowl and pour the warm liquid mixture over them.
Toss well until the peanuts are evenly coated.

03.

Roast the Peanuts

Transfer the peanuts to a sheet tray and spread them into an even layer.
Roast for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Continue roasting for another 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and transfer the peanuts to a large bowl.

04.

Make the Spice Mix

In a medium bowl, whisk together the togarashi pepper, garlic powder, sugar, and salt.

05.

Season and Cool

Add the spice mix to the warm peanuts and toss until evenly coated.
Stir occasionally while the peanuts cool completely.

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09 Mar 2026

The Chef

Masako Morishita, the Executive Chef at Perry’s in Washington, D.C., has become a rising star in the culinary world and is celebrated for her innovative approach to Japanese comfort food. In 2024, she was honored with the prestigious James Beard Emerging Chef Award, presented by S. Pellegrino, solidifying her reputation as one of the most exciting chefs in the United States.

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