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Glossary
MisoMiso is fermented soy bean paste. Many Japanese swear by the old saying that, “a bowl of miso soup a day keeps the doctor away”. Miso is made from soy beans and usually rice or barley, which are steamed, mixed with koji (a fermentation starter) and left to ferment for six months to five years. The longer the fermentation, the darker and richer the miso.
Modern analysis shows that miso is an extremely nourishing and well-balanced food containing protein, vitamins and essential amino acids. Most famously used in soups, it can add flavour to many dishes.
conversion table
½ t = 2 ml
1 t = 5 ml
1 T = 15 ml
½ cup = 125 ml
1 cup = 250 ml
Fahrenheit - Celsius
Subtract 32, then multiply by 0.56
Celsius - Fahrenheit
Multiply by 1.8, then add 32
