There’s nothing more soothing than an awesome bowl of miso soup – the Japanese equivalent to chicken soup! Use any miso you like – the darker, red miso is typically a winter food; the lighter white and yellow miso varieties are lighter and enjoyed more often in spring and summer. Vary the vegetables as you wish, however, for the probiotic benefits, use only UNpasteurized miso (never dried or powdered), added to slightly cooled hot soup, but not boiling-hot. This recipe serves 2 people.
Fermented Foods
Natto Potato Salad with Tangy-Tamarind Dressing
This unique potato salad comes in response to customer requests for using our freeze-dried natto and tamarind paste in recipes. We thought it would be a great idea to subdue the texture and mellow the flavor of the natto into some favorite dishes while turning up the pizazz at the same time with tamarind paste. For those who are hesitant about the texture and flavor of natto, but want the gut-health benefits, this salad would be a great start! Remember to prepare the natto ahead of time as instructed on the package. Although we did not peel the potatoes, feel free to do so once cooked and cooled enough to handle. The peel should slip off easily.
Indian Dahi Yogurt Traditionally Made in Earthen Pots
The age-old tradition of making and eating Indian yogurt dahi is considered an important part of Indian culture and cuisine. Many people in India keep to a strict vegetarian diet which makes dahi especially important as a natural, delicious probiotic food that supports healthy digestion. Indian dahi is a special form of fermented milk which […]
Learning the Japanese Way of Eating in Hawaii
By Alana Sugar I was 15 when my parents confirmed we were moving to Honolulu. It was 1973. After my initial shock I grabbed the family encyclopedia to understand what life might be like living in Paradise. At the time, I had no idea how much this would shape my life. Hawaii is a […]
Why You Need To Know about Jaggery: Benefits of Fermented Foods and Beverages
Traditional diets around the world have always called for the culturing or fermenting of certain foods and beverages. Although modern food processing is focused on quick, convenient, packaged, and microwavable “foods,” we are in the midst of a modern-day food revolution as the consumer demand for fresher and healthier food choices grows. In recent years, […]
