Walnut Sauce

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly browned.

Transfer the toasted walnuts to a food processor and pulse until finely ground, creating a coarse meal texture.

Add the miso, sugar, and sake to the food processor with the ground walnuts.

Pulse the mixture several times until the ingredients are well combined and the sauce reaches a spreadable consistency, scraping down the sides as needed.

Transfer the walnut sauce to a serving bowl and adjust seasoning or consistency with additional sake if needed.