Kenji Morimoto’s recipe for miso leek custard tart with fennel slaw

Jammy leeks, savoury sweet chawanmushi and toasted sesame seeds make this flaky pastry dish feel decadent and special

Kenji Morimoto’s recipe for miso leek custard tart with fennel slaw

TL;DR

  • Recipe for a savoury custard tart with miso leeks and sesame seeds.
  • Includes a recipe for a fennel slaw with apple cider vinegar and mustard.
  • Instructions cover making pastry from scratch, cooking leeks, preparing the custard, blind baking the tart shell, and assembling the final dish.
  • The tart can be served warm or cold.
  • Preparation time is 30 minutes, chilling time is 1 hour 15 minutes, and cooking time is 45 minutes.
  • Serves 6-8 people.