Spicy Miso Carbonara is a bold and comforting fusion of Italian and Japanese flavors — creamy, umami-packed, and a little fiery. It takes the classic carbonara (eggs, cheese, and pasta) and amps it up with miso paste and chili for depth and heat.
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🍜 Spicy Miso Carbonara Recipe
Serves: 2
Time: 20–25 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
🧂 Ingredients :
For the pasta:
- 200 g (7 oz) spaghetti or fettuccine
- Salt (for pasta water)
For the sauce:
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 whole egg
- 1 tbsp white or red miso paste (white miso for milder flavor, red for deeper umami)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan [ Halal Certified ]
- 1 tbsp chili oil or ½ tsp chili flakes (adjust to heat level)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 100 g (3.5 oz) beef bacon or halal chicken sausage (thinly sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup pasta water (reserved)
- Freshly ground black pepper
👩🍳 Instructions :
- Boil the pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of the starchy water, then drain. - Prepare the sauce base:
In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, egg, miso paste, and grated cheese until smooth. Add a spoonful of hot pasta water to loosen the mixture slightly. - Cook the meat and garlic:
In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add bacon or sausage and cook until crispy. Add minced garlic and chili flakes (or chili oil). Sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). - Combine pasta and sauce:
Add cooked pasta to the pan. Toss well so it absorbs the chili oil and fat. Turn off the heat — this step is key to preventing scrambling the eggs. - Add the egg-miso mixture:
Pour the egg-miso sauce over the warm pasta, stirring quickly to create a creamy, glossy coating. Add a bit of reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency. - Season and serve:
Finish with a sprinkle of cheese, black pepper, and an extra drizzle of chili oil. Garnish with chopped spring onions or seaweed flakes if desired.
🌶️ Tips & Variations
Noodle twist: Try it with ramen noodles for a more Japanese-style version.
Halal-friendly: Use beef bacon or mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
Extra creamy: Mix a tablespoon of heavy cream or oat cream into the sauce.
Topping ideas: A soft poached egg, crispy shallots, or toasted sesame seeds.
