Made with the sumptuous chick pea instead of soybeans, this variety has long been our family favorite. A staple of Middle Eastern cuisine since ancient times, the Chick Pea is one of the most easily digestible beans. We are always remarking about the balanced, sweet flavor this miso brings to our table.
For centuries Japanese crafters have used natural fermentation to transform soybeans and grains into many types of miso, the rich, thick paste used for flavoring a wide variety of dishes. Though now almost extinct in Japan, these ancient practices have been in constant use for more than 27 years at the American Miso Company, the largest traditional miso works in…
MISO MASTER® Organic Mellow White Miso is considered a Short-Term miso. Short-Term Aged or Mellow Misos have more rice or barley koji (grain innoculated with aspergillus spores) than soybeans in their ingredient mix because they are designed to ferment quickly as the aspergillus mold moves quickly through the abundant starches in rice or barley transforming them into simple sugars. These…
Porcini mushrooms (Boletus edulis) are known as cèpes in France, where they are revered for their nutty taste and meaty texture. Stalking the wild porcini is an autumnal occupation, but the season is all too brief. And these mushrooms have never been cultivated, so once the seasonal window closes, it’s time to turn to the pantry. Happily, the porcini is…
More robust than the familiar yellow mustard seed, brown mustard seed can be similarly used to flavor condiments, relishes, and pickles and to enliven everything from soups to casseroles. Its sharp aroma and fresh, pungent flavor work well in combination with other strong spices like chilies and black pepper.
Sweet and highly aromatic, nutmeg is especially good in combination with other sweet spices like cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Use it in baked goods, or add a dash to applesauce, eggnog, custards, cooked spinach, potatoes, cheese dishes and cream sauces.
Regular rolled oats (sometimes called old fashioned oats) are made from kilned, whole groats processed by steaming and flaking. These oat flakes are mostly served as a popular, hot breakfast meal. In addition, they are a primary ingredient in a number of applications such as cookies, breads and granola
Gold from Greece extra virgin olive oil is produced by a cold extration method using Greece's finest olives. Since ancient times, Greek women have had a special preference for using olive oil in their cooking. With its wonderful golden color and its fine taste, olive oil remains the standard for cooking flavorful and delectable dishes. Packaged and produced in Greece.…
