Handmade Miso Workshop & 3 Miso Tasting

COOKING CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Move beyond buying miso—learn how to make and nurture your own. In this hands-on workshop, you'll prepare approximately 1.5 kg of all-natural miso using only soybeans, rice koji, salt, and water. You'll also enjoy a rare tasting session featuring three different homemade misos, experiencing how ingredients and aging affect flavor, aroma, and color. Once you learn the process, you'll gain a lifelong skill that allows you to create endless variations using different beans and fermentation periods. Drawing from my experiences visiting traditional miso breweries across Japan, I'll also share insights into natural fermentation methods and the unique characteristics of long-aged miso. Tasting Experience: Explore the unique flavors of handcrafted miso through a guided tasting featuring three different homemade misos. You'll discover how the type of bean and aging process influence each miso's aroma, color, and depth of flavor. - Yellow soybean miso - Red soybean miso made with rare Japanese beans - Chickpea miso or Red bean (azuki) miso The tasting menu and miso varieties may vary depending on seasonal availability. Enjoy the miso with pre-made miso soup and fresh vegetable sticks, allowing you to experience how each miso shines in different ways. You'll Take Home - Approximately 1.5 kg of handmade miso - Fermentation guide and recipe handout - Tips for successful home aging 👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Friendly: No knives or stovetop cooking are involved, making this a great hands-on experience for families with children (parent/guardian participation required). 🌱 Vegan-Friendly (upon request): The miso-making portion is naturally vegan. A vegan tasting option with kombu & shiitake dashi is available with advance notice. CLASS POLICIES To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, please review the following class policies - Minimum Enrollment: Classes require at least 6 participants. If a class doesn’t meet the minimum, it will be canceled 48 hours before the start time and a full refund will be issued. - Allergies: Ingredients may vary; please confirm allergies before booking.