In this expanded and completely revised edition, miso is recognized as the hero ingredient, the chef’s secret added extra that has entered the Western mainstream to bring extra umami to everyday cooking.

Miso is the ultimate guide to miso – explaining what it is and how to make it, the different types of miso, its endless versatility, and how to use it to balance and enhance the flavors in your cooking.

‘This ingredient belongs in every kitchen, and Bonnie shows us exactly why – with creativity, knowledge, and heart.’ – Crystelle Pereira

‘What a stunning, in-depth, and thoughtful celebration of miso.’ – Kenji Morimoto

‘This book brings me so much joy! Bonnie is the undisputed queen of miso. A must-read!’ – Jonathan Hope

Miso is quickly becoming an essential ingredient for everyday cooking. In this beautiful book, miso expert Bonnie Chung shares insider knowledge, giving you the tools to elevate your everyday recipes – whether making a simple cheese toastie or a brownie you won't forget.

This essential guide covers traditions, types, and tasting notes of fermented soybean paste, highlights its impressive health benefits, and explains how to use it as a clever umami flavor enhancer. It also includes a guide to fermentation and making your own miso, and features innovative miso creators from around the world who craft sustainable, zero-waste miso pastes.

Bonnie provides tips and tricks throughout, explaining how adding a teaspoon of miso to a tomato sauce can enhance its flavor, how to build bases for classic soups and noodle dishes, and how to prepare the ultimate umami-packed Sunday Roast with rich gravy.

With four key chapters and over 80 recipes:

The Quintessential Japanese Ingredient: master timeless Japanese classics like Miso Soup, Miso Eggplants, and Miso Black Cod

The Flavor Partners: pair miso with sweetness, acidity, fat, and spice in dishes like Miso Apple Pork Chops, Lime and Miso Glazed Roast Salmon, and Miso Udon Carbonara

The Secret Weapon: seriously elevate your everyday cooking with unexpected miso boosts, from Miso Bloody Mary to Bonnie’s Best-ever Triple Umami Lasagne

The Dessert Twist: discover how home bakers and pastry chefs are using miso to elevate desserts, with recipes including Miso Apple Pie and Miso Brown Butter Banana Bread with Miso Custard

Pages: 224, Year of Publication: 0120, Dimensions: 19.5x19.5cm