You don’t need to go out to satisfy your ramen craving when you can easily make it in your own kitchen. We usually get ramen noodle soup from Japanese restaurants for that genuine taste or, if we want ...

A classic comfort food, miso soup is the bowl I turn to when I need something cozy and comforting yet light. It’s the perfect start to a meal or the most satisfying way to warm up on a cold day. If ...

Of all the things he could have done in life, Kenji Tsukamoto has chosen to grow mold for a living. He is a fourth-generation koji-ya, or artisanal “mold maker,” on Sado island on the western coast of ...

I grew up on my mother’s homemade miso, but it wasn’t until this year that I made my own. It’s easier than it appears and incredibly delicious. You can find all the ingredients including domestic or ...

Editor’s note: In the Taste of Life series, cooking experts, chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life. Cooking expert Megumi ...

Fermented bean paste? Doesn’t exactly scream party in your mouth. And yet we happily slurp it in that salty, savory soup doled out every time we sit down for sushi. And that’s because miso really is a ...

Check out the full recipe to make at home. Chef Jamie Oliver knows how to pack maximum flavor in a short amount of time with minimal ingredients and his latest cookbook offers savory recipes for home ...

A staple in Japanese cooking, miso is a paste made from fermented soy beans. There are several varieties available and each has a unique flavor profile rich in umami. Here, white miso is paired with ...

Brownies are already incredible treats as they are, packed with chocolatey goodness, but if you swirl in some miso caramel, or add the caramel as a filling, you’ll elevate your brownies to a whole new ...