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Miso

Miso is classified into two basic types – white miso and red miso. White miso is made from rice or wheat; red miso is made from soybeans or rice. The type of miso served varies depending on the region. Each miso has a different taste. For some people, using a mixture of various types of miso can make a tastier soup.

Traditional – Miso Soup Recipes

Recipe – Broiled Tofu Bites …

Recipe – Deep-Fried Eggplant …

Recipe – Kansai-Style Ozōni

Recipe – Hokkaidō-Style…

Recipe – Nagoya-Style…

Recipe – Sauteed Pork with …

Typical Meals – Miso Soup

Major Miso Table

Major Miso Color Main Materials
Sendai Miso Red Rice
Shinshu Miso White Rice
Hatcho Miso Red Soybeans
Saikyo Miso White Rice
Mugi Miso White Wheat
Yuzu

Yuzu is a citrus fruit, and the peel and juice are often used in Japanese dishes for seasoning. The peel has a delicate flavor and the juice has a slightly sour taste. The peel is used in clear soup, asa-zuke, Kanto-style ozoni, etc. The juice is used in ponzu (shabu-shabu sauce), all in one-pot dish, etc.

Recipe – … Clear Soup

Recipe – Kantō-Style Ozōni

Recipe – Ponzu (Shabu-Shabu…)

Ichimi

Ichimi (one-spice seasoning) is　powdered dry red chili pepper. It is sprinkled over noodles and many other dishes.

Recipe – Pan-Broiled Chicken …

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foodstuffs

Foodstuffs for Japanese dishes appear in this category and are divided into the following sections.