Description
Experience the fusion of Italian and Japanese cuisines with this unique Japanese Lasagna recipe. Layers of delicate flavors, including miso and shiitake, meld together in a comforting and delightful dish.
Ingredients
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- 9 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups cooked chicken or tofu, diced
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 cups white miso bechamel sauce (recipe below)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Nori (dried seaweed) strips, for garnish
White Miso Bechamel Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
Instructions
- For the Miso Bechamel Sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk continuously until a paste forms.
- Gradually add milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Once the mixture starts to thicken, reduce the heat and add miso paste. Whisk until fully incorporated. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a small amount of the miso bechamel sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then half of the chicken or tofu, half of the shiitake mushrooms, and half of the spinach.
- Pour a third of the remaining miso bechamel sauce over these layers and sprinkle with a third of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layering process with another 3 lasagna noodles and the remaining ricotta mixture, chicken or tofu, shiitake mushrooms, and spinach.
- Place the final 3 lasagna noodles on top, then pour over the remaining miso bechamel sauce and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and nori strips before serving.
Notes
- Tofu can be marinated in soy sauce for added flavor before adding it to the lasagna.
- You can also incorporate other Japanese ingredients like thinly sliced bell peppers or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion (Italian-Japanese)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg