Miso soup...what is it like and can it be salty?!
Answers: Miso is a traditional Japanese food produced by fermenting rice, barley and/or soybeans, with salt and the mold kōjikin (the most typical miso is made with soy). The typical result is a thick paste used for sauces and spreads, pickling vegetables or meats, and mixing with dashi soup stock to serve as miso soup called Misoshiro, a Japanese culinary staple. High in protein and rich in vitamins and minerals, miso played an important nutritional role in feudal Japan. Miso is still very widely used in Japan, both in traditional and modern cooking, and has been gaining world-wide interest. Miso is typically salty, but its flavor and aroma depend on various factors in the ingredients and fermentation process. Different varieties of miso have been described as salty, sweet, earthy, fruity, and savoury, and there is an extremely wide variety of miso available.
It's the most disgusting thing i have ever tried in my whole life.
It's like salty vegetable stock - vile !
when you first try it, it is a bit odd, but on the second or third time it becomes the most amazing soup you've ever tasted. one problem is, though, the sodium content is very high. so yes, it is salty.
miso soup is a made from a japanese fish stock with chunks of tofu and seaweed with scallions =) delicious. i can't get enough.
Miso is typically salty, but its flavor and aroma depend on various factors in the ingredients and fermentation process. Different varieties of miso have been described as salty, sweet, earthy, fruity, and savory, and there is an extremely wide variety of miso available.
Garnishes can also effect the flavor - typically tofu, seaweed and a bit of green onion are added to balance the subtle flavors of the rice, barley or soy used in the original base. It is also the common base for Noodle dishes.
Miso is often used as a flavoring to other vegetable dishes and sauces. There are different varieties of Miso based on fermentation process so if you don't like White you may like the brown it is a matter of personal preference.
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