Overview

In this expanded and completely revised edition, miso is recognised as the hero ingredient, the chef’s secret added extra that has entered the Western mainstream to bring extra umami to everyday cooking. Miso is the ultimate guide to miso – explaining what it is and how to make it, the different types of miso, its endless versatility, and how to use it to balance and enhance the flavours in your cooking. ‘This ingredient belongs in every kitchen, and Bonnie shows us exactly why – with creativity, knowledge, and heart.’ – Crystelle Pereira ‘What a stunning, in-depth, and thoughtful celebration of miso.’ – Kenji Morimoto ‘This book brings me so much joy! Bonnie is the undisputed queen of miso. A must-read!’ – Jonathan Hope Miso is fast becoming a vital ingredient for everyday cooking. In this gorgeous book, miso expert Bonnie Chung shares the insider know-how, equipping you with the knowledge to elevate your everyday recipes – to make a simple cheese toastie or a brownie truly unforgettable. This essential guide covers traditions, types and tasting notes on the fermented soybean paste, looking at its impressive health benefits and explaining how to use it as a clever umami flavour-booster. It even includes a guide to fermentation and making your own miso, and introduces innovative miso makers from around the world who are crafting sustainable, zero-waste miso pastes. Bonnie offers tips and tricks throughout, explaining how a teaspoon of miso added to a tomato sauce can enrich the flavour, how to build bases for classic soups and noodle dishes, and how to cook the ultimate umami-powered Sunday Roast, with gravy that packs a punch. With four unmissable chapters and over 80 recipes: The Quintessential Japanese Ingredient: master timeless Japanese classics like Miso Soup, Miso Aubergines and Miso Black Cod The Flavour Partners: pair miso with sweetness, acidity, fat and spice in recipes like Miso Apple Pork Chops, Lime and Miso Glazed Roast Salmon and Miso Udon Carbonara The Secret Weapon: seriously supercharge your everyday cooking with an unexpected miso boost, from a Miso Bloody Mary to Bonnie’s Best-ever Triple Umami Lasagne The Dessert Twist: discover how home bakers and pastry chefs are using miso to elevate desserts, with recipes including Miso Apple Pie and Miso Brown Butter Banana Bread with Miso Custard

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The Miso Miracle: https://www.theguardian.com/food/article/2024/jul/16/the-miso-miracle-how-to-use-the-ingredient-that-makes-every-dish-delicious

The Miso Miracle: https: //www.theguardian.com/food/article/2024/jul/16/the-miso-miracle-how-to-use-the-ingredient-that-makes-every-dish-delicious

‘This book is everything I could wish for and more! A brilliant celebration of miso – expertly written, deeply knowledgeable, and endlessly inspiring. This ingredient belongs in every kitchen, and Bonnie shows us exactly why – with creativity, knowledge, and heart.’ – Crystelle Pereira ‘What a stunning, in-depth, and thoughtful celebration of miso. Beyond the beautiful recipes, captivating stories, and evocative photos, it’s Bonnie’s time, dedication, and deep reflection on miso as an ingredient that make this book so special.’ – Kenji Morimoto ‘This book brings me so much joy! Bonnie is the undisputed queen of miso. She opened my eyes to using miso as a universal flavour booster – the ‘secret weapon’, as she calls it. Whenever I feel there is something missing or lacking in my food, I reach for miso. A must-read for the aspiring as well as the seasoned chef!’ – Jonathan Hope

Author Information

Bonnie Chung is the founder of Miso Tasty, the UK's first brand dedicated to miso. An award-winning entrepreneur and former food blogger, Bonnie has been dedicated to the research of miso for the last 5 years. Her miso products are now available from over 1000 stores in the UK from Sainsbury's to Selfridges, and has been featured in The Guardian, Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, Food & Travel and Wallpaper magazine. Her authority on miso has been established through travelling across Japan, seeing first hand how miso is made region by region, meeting with the stalwarts of miso in Japan and recording the nuances that make their regional miso special. Prior to following her passion in miso, Bonnie ran one of London's first supper clubs where she showcased her love for Japanese food. She has also worked as a private chef.

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