- Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, thyme, and peppercorns in a small pot. Bring to a low simmer, stir to dissolve the sugar.
- Combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Using a whisk, stir in the cornstarch. Simmer until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, approximately 3 minutes. Strain. Let cool.
- Peel, seed and coarsely mash the avocado. Add the lime juice, soy sauce, green onions, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toast or grill the bread until golden brown. Spread a layer of avocado on top of the bread.
- Drizzle with the Soy Balsamic Glaze.
- Top with choice of sliced cucumbers and radishes, egg, or roasted beets.
Avocado Toast with Soy Balsamic Glaze
Yield
Serves 4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
kikkoman products used:
ingredients
Soy Balsamic Glaze
½ cup Kikkoman® Less Sodium Soy Sauce
½ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar
3 sprigs of thyme (optional)
½ teaspoon black peppercorns
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Avocado Mix
2 avocados
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ teaspoon Kikkoman® Less Sodium Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
½ tablespoon cilantro, chopped
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
For Serving
4 slices of whole grain country bread
½ cucumber, sliced thin (optional)
2 radishes, shaved (optional)
4 soy sauce-marinated eggs, sliced (optional)
4 roasted beets, sliced (optional)
directions
THE STORY OF SOY SAUCE
Even people who love soy sauce and use it all the time are often surprised to learn what it is and how it’s made. We make ours from just four simple ingredients—water, soybeans, wheat, and salt. Those ingredients are transformed through a traditional brewing process—much like making wine or beer—that has remained unchanged for centuries.
READ THE STORY OF SOY SAUCE
