Homemade Miso Paste Recipe (A Simple Guide for Beginners)
Are you interested in fermenting your own probiotic-rich foods? If so, try this Miso Paste Recipe! You can easily create this flavorful Japanese condiment at home!
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Soak the Soybeans: Place the soybeans in a large bowl. Cover them with plenty of water and let them soak overnight. They should double in size.
- Cook the Soybeans: Drain the soaked soybeans and transfer them to a pressure cooker. Cover with fresh water, close the lid, and heat over medium. Once pressure is reached, turn off the heat. When pressure is released, drain the soybeans, reserving the cooking water, and let them cool.
- Combine Koji and Salt: Place the rice koji in a large bowl, break it into pieces, and mix it with the salt.
- Mash the Soybeans: Mash the soybeans using a food processor until smooth. Add the reserved cooking water as needed to achieve a smooth paste.
- Add Koji and Salt: In a large bowl, combine the mashed soybeans, rice koji, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. If the mixture is a little hard, add some reserved cooking water.
- Pack: Form the soybean mixture into balls. Pack them tightly into the container, pressing down to eliminate any air pockets.
- Ferment: Cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent air contact, place a weight on it, and store it in a cool and dark place. Let it ferment for six months to a year.
- Store: Taste the miso, and when it reaches your desired ripeness, transfer it to a container for storage in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Removing air from the container is important, as gas can accumulate in gaps during fermentation and aging. Firmly shape each miso ball to squeeze out any trapped air before pressing it into the container.
- Wrapping the surface prevents mold growth. Tightly cover it with plastic wrap to create a barrier against air exposure and reduce the risk of mold formation.
- The weight should be approximately 30% of the finished miso. This recipe uses a 190 g can of food as a weight.
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Nutrition
Serving: 15gCalories: 37kcal
This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.