Miso is a magic wand. It’s umami-rich, nutritious, salty and versatile. If you think of it only in the context of a Japanese-style broth, then you’re missing out on the range and impact of this transformative ingredient. Join guest teacher Marie Brennan for a small group workshop that unlocks the power of miso in four different ways. We’ll start with a miso tasting and a review of the differences—in production, flavor and uses—between red and white miso, helping you to develop an intuition for when to use each. You’ll also learn why you get extra bang for your culinary buck when you pair miso with other essential Japanese ingredients like mirin and rice vinegar. Then, we start putting our misos to work. You’ll pair savory miso with brightening herbs in a compound butter to use right away or stash in the freezer. We’ll amplify the glutamates—the building blocks of umami flavor—present in tomatoes to make the most warming and hearty tomato soup you’ve ever tasted. You’ll access miso’s full nutritional power by using it uncooked in a carrot-based sauce that can instantly turn simple weeknight meals into restaurant-worthy presentations. And you’ll learn why chocolate and miso are culinary best friends. With a solid understanding of miso, you just may find that you’re able to reduce the number of other condiments cluttering up your pantry.

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• Miso Compound Butter

• Tomato Miso Soup

• Carrot, Miso & Tahini Sauce

• Chocolate Nut Clusters with White Miso