Fermented Food Adventures & Recipes
Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning made by fermenting soybeans with salt and koji (which itself is made by inoculating rice with Aspergillus oryzae, a type of safe fungus). It’s a thick paste used in a variety of dishes to impart a rich umami flavor, often described as savory and […]
This unique banana bread combines Caribbean spices, miso paste, and crystallized ginger candy, making each bite an adventure of flavors. There is also guidance to make the regular version or to sub some of the extra banana with chocolate chips. Either is perfect for a cozy afternoon treat or a […]
Deliciously unique cookies combining the savory depth of miso with sweet, melty chocolate chips. Go for the added topping of dry miso powder, flaky sea salt, and turbinado sugar to really up the ante. Yield: 16 cookies Equipment: Ingredients: For the Topping: Instructions: 3. Add Miso Paste: Mix in the […]
These cookies combine the savory depth of miso, the nuttiness of peanut butter, and the spicy kick of ginger, creating a unique and delicious treat that’s crispy through and through! (With deets below for making a chewier version.) Inspired by a student of mine from Nigeria who used to bring […]
To miso-cure your eggs, you will simply wrap them in miso (many great options here), essentially making a miso ball with an egg inside. After a day to several days, you remove the miso and, voila!, you have a salty egg bursting with flavor. I wouldn’t say it simply takes […]