{"id":1794,"date":"2018-04-20T08:00:51","date_gmt":"2018-04-20T12:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yogatribes.blog\/en\/?p=1794"},"modified":"2018-04-13T14:30:54","modified_gmt":"2018-04-13T18:30:54","slug":"miso-extraordinary-superfood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yogatribes.blog\/en\/miso-extraordinary-superfood\/","title":{"rendered":"Miso: extraordinary superfood"},"content":{"rendered":"

This month, I\u2019ll be writing about a marvelous product with huge nutritional upside: miso.<\/p>\n

A traditional food used extensively across China and Japan, miso is considered a superfood. This brown fermented paste has a texture that\u2019s similar but somewhat more malleable than date paste. Miso is derived from soy beans, sea salt and either rice or barley, depending on desired results.<\/p>\n

The taste is generally salty, so a little goes a long way in creating a rich and satiating effect. As fermentation implies a living organism, miso delivers a rich supply of healthy bacteria to improve digestion, top up your organism\u2019s \u201cgood\u201d bacteria, and boost your immune system. With its high protein content, you only need a small quantity of this product to nourish and energize you.<\/p>\n

Miso paste can be incorporated in numerous ways. As a condiment, it adds a salty note to deepen the flavours in your dish. You can also use it to make a simple broth for your soups; substitute it for salt in your cooking; infuse your dips with a unique and original flavour; or add it to hummus, pasta sauces, or salad dressings. <\/p>\n

In short, it\u2019s so versatile that there\u2019s no reason not to add it into your cooking today!<\/p>\n

An important caveat: if you use it in warm food, add it only at the very end of the process. Otherwise, you\u2019ll lose many of the crucial nutritional and living-food qualities that constitute miso\u2019s key benefits.<\/p>\n

One of my favourite misos is made right here in Quebec. It\u2019s certified organic, available in a broad range of products to satisfy every palate, and naturally, backed by authentic, unique people who are just as inviting as their product! Let me introduce you to Miso Massawippi.<\/p>\n

To help you integrate it in your daily routine, here\u2019s one of my Healthy Flavourful and Simple Recipes. <\/p>\n

\u201cKasian\u201d Soup (single serving)<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n4 cups of water to boil
\nA handful of raw mushrooms, cut into strips
\nA handful of frozen peas
\n\u00bd cup goji berries
\nZest of one lemon
\n2 green shallots, cut into chunks
\n1 fresh garlic clove, pressed
\nPepper to taste
\nA pinch of ground hot chili pepper
\n1 tablespoon Nori flakes
\nSunflower sprouts, for garnish
\n2 teaspoons of miso of your choice (my favourite is Japanese-style mushroom miso)\n <\/div>\n

Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n