What is Miso?
Miso comes from Japanese cuisine (although the predecessor of Japanese miso probably came from China - there was a very similar preparation there called Chiang in very ancient times). In the West, it is known to many through macrobiotic nutrition. Miso is a seasoning paste made from soybeans and/or grains (sometimes rice). The soybeans or grains are first soaked, then boiled or steamed and finally fermented. Traditionally, the miso is then given a longer maturing period. Depending on how long this is, you get a milder miso (shorter maturing period) or a very intensely spicy miso (long maturing period).
The seasoning paste obtained through the manufacturing process described above can be used in many different ways; you can compare it to a stock cube. Poured over hot water, the miso paste makes a tasty soup in no time at all. Miso can also be used to season sauces, stews and other dishes.
Like other fermented products, miso contains lactic acid bacteria and enzymes that can have a positive effect on the intestines and digestion. In addition, soy-based miso in particular contains a lot of plant protein.
In what type and form is miso available at ALLBIO?
Organic Onozaki Barley Miso
An unpasteurized, long-aged organic miso with a full-bodied and distinctive aroma. Based on a very old recipe.
Organic Onozaki Rice Miso
Just like the barley miso mentioned above, this rice miso comes from the Onozaki factory, which produces according to traditional recipes. This organic miso also has a full flavor and is not pasteurized.
organic Genmai Miso
This organic miso is made from rice (brown rice) and soybeans. It is perfect for soups or sauces and has a balanced flavor. This organic miso is offered in a resealable bag.
organic Shiro Miso
This organic miso is a mild rice miso with a creamy consistency. It not only refines soups, purees, dressings, sauces and vegetables of all kinds, but can even be used for baking or as a spread on bread.
Organic Hatcho Miso
This organic miso based on soybeans and roasted barley flour has a wonderfully spicy aroma, which it owes to its long maturation period. It can be used as a basic seasoning for many dishes.
organic Mugi Miso
Mugi miso is based on barley and soybeans, with barley making up the larger portion (unlike the Hatcho miso mentioned above, for example, where soybeans make up the main portion). It is recommended for fish dishes, among other things, but of course also seasons rice dishes, vegetable stir-fries, stews and many other dishes very well.
Seasoning Pastes in Asian Cuisine
Our range of organic seasoning pastes at a glance
organic curry pastes
Curry pastes provide a tasty base for uncomplicated and authentic Asian cuisine, containing typical aromas and spice mixtures. The delicious organic curry pastes from the ALLBIO range offer a firework of exotic flavor nuances and are definitely worth discovering. Whether Indian or Thai - the various curry mixtures are masterfully coordinated compositions.
Organic pastes such as garlic paste, ginger paste or chili paste are also available in the range.
organic teriyaki
Teriyaki is a well-known seasoning sauce that is ideal for marinating. The intensely spicy sauce based on soybeans gives the dishes a beautiful shine that makes them look particularly appetizing. Arche has brought the Japanese speciality onto the market with a perfect combination of seasonings and, of course, in the best organic quality.
organic tamarind paste
Anyone who has never tried tamarind should definitely take a closer look at this product, because tamarind is a food that is incomparable in taste to anything else and therefore offers a really interesting culinary experience. Tamarind is clearly sour, but also has a slightly sweet, fruity note. It is also astringent. The Indian date or sour date can be used in a similar way to vinegar or lemon and is very popular in Indian cuisine, but also in Thailand, Vietnam and other countries. However, tamarind originally comes from Africa, where it also plays a culinary role. In our country, however, it is popular for most people because of the Indian vindaloo curry, to which it gives its characteristic taste.
Organic Matcha for Cooking
Matcha tea has been enjoying increasing popularity in the West for some time, but has so far been enjoyed mainly as a drink. Matcha powder can also be used very creatively in the kitchen... Just give it a try!
organic rice seasoning sauce
In a kitchen where Asian dishes are often cooked, rice seasoning sauce is a must. Versatile (the rice seasoning sauce can be used instead of vinegar) and mildly aromatic, the organic seasoning sauce is a real asset.
Bio Wok Up
The delicious seasoning paste "Bio Wok Up" from Arche is a seasoning paste based on traditional, naturally fermented shoyu and miso. Ginger, galangal and lemongrass oil round off the taste of this organic seasoning paste to perfection. Almost a little "magic ingredient" for wok dishes and other dishes!
sesame oil, roasted
Roasted sesame has a unique taste that gives a subtle but very characteristic flavor. High-quality sesame oil is one of the basic ingredients for Asian cuisine.
organic sesame paste / organic tahini
Tahini is particularly well-known in Middle Eastern cuisine, but can also be used in Far Eastern cuisine. We have high-quality organic sesame paste with a hint of sea salt from the manufacturer Rapunzel in our range.
Organic Mikawa Mirin
This product is something very special: actually a liqueur, it also serves as a seasoning sauce. The main ingredient is sweet rice.
Intense taste and great variety
The various organic seasoning sauces and organic seasoning pastes add a lot of flavor to every dish, offering very different aromas - depending on which of the numerous different products you choose, you can have different taste experiences that range from spicy to mild to salty or sour and astringent, with exciting nuances that are really worth discovering.
Organic seasoning pastes and organic spice pastes play an important role in Asian cuisine - for example Indian and Thai cuisine, but also Chinese, Japanese and Korean dishes - but you can also experiment with them in other ways. They are easy to handle and quick to use and are highly recommended for any kitchen range.
If you like spicy food and Far Eastern cuisine, you will love our range of miso pastes and organic seasoning sauces!
