Discover the power of miso—Japan's all-purpose
fermented ingredient that is packed with flavor and probiotic goodness!
Miso is produced by fermenting soybeans with salt and koji yeast. Not only is
it packed with nutrition and gut-friendly probiotics—supporting immunity,
digestion, anti-aging and recovery from fatigue—it enhances the flavor of any
dish you add it to. Use it in miso soups, Japanese and Western-style meals,
even snacks and desserts. It boosts umami, tenderizes meats and brings a new
level of deliciousness to your cooking!
In this beautifully illustrated book, Japanese fermentation expert and cookbook
author Misa Enomoto shares her passion for miso—a staple in Japanese kitchens
for centuries.
She presents 87 delicious recipes based around this incredibly versatile
ingredient, including:
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Next-Level
Miso Soups like Onion, Carrot & Ginger and Hearty Pork with
Root Vegetables
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Snacks
and Sides like Miso Butter Toast and Carrot & Walnut Miso
Slaw
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Main
Dishes like Miso Fried Chicken, Miso-Marinated Grilled Pork and
Shiso Miso Gyoza
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Noodle
and Rice Dishes like Miso Carbonara and Miso Butter Chicken Curry
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Dressings,
Sauces and Dips like Cheesy Miso Dip, Sesame Miso Sauce and Onion
Miso Dressing
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Sweet-Salty
Desserts like Miso Cheesecake and Miso Banana Bread
Enomoto also shows you how to make your own overnight miso at home along with
other popular Japanese fermented seasonings like shio koji. These simple,
economical recipes will transform your cooking and improve your health in the
process!
About the Author
Misa Enomoto is a chef and fermentation master
and the author of Fermentation for Life (Tuttle) as well as
several books in her native Japan. Her areas of specialization include
small-batch miso, rice bran and desserts and sweets made with mirin. Follow her
on YouTube at "Misa Enomoto's Seasonal Cooking," or visit her website:
futari-gohan.jp, which offers seasonal handicraft and recipe ideas for couples.
