In spite of the unusually poor tomato season this summer (mild summer translates into not enough heat for their ripening) we have still managed a bountiful harvest from our garden. And while the taste of our raw garden tomatoes might be oddly unspectacular at the moment, they still cook up into something wonderful. [...]
Miso is a wonderful food that has so many health benefits. A great source of Amino Acids, vitamins and minerals. Miso also helps with digestion and Liver health. Miso is a great natural medicine whith many other powerful disease fighting capabilities. When looking to buy Miso, look for naturally made or traditional made on the [...]
Michael Grant posted this in
Basic, Japanese, Recipes on
April 3rd, 2009
This is a very simple recipe which will become the basis for many soups and stocks. I use it for making miso soup and it can become a noodle broth with some additions.
Ingredients
1 8″ X 8″ sheet of Kombu
1 cup Bonito Flakes
4 cups water
Bring Kombu to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes. Add Bonito [...]
I’ve gotten to like this very much and have been trying to have some every day..
2 medium carrots
1/2 large onion
2 Heaping tablespoons Miso (I use South River 3 year Miso but Eden Mugi Miso is really good too)
4 cups water
Put the water in a saucepan and start on the burner to boil. Chop onions and [...]