Miso paste is a FERMENTATION and a PROBIOTIC.
If you go to a Japanesse Resturant or a Sushi bar and order Miso Soup - I guarantee the soup has been boiling for hours and contains MSG in it ( a flavour enhancer) Heating the Miso paste too hot - kills the probiotic. Heat to - 115 degrees or 45 celsius.
I was excited to find ''Urban Hippie'' on line, where you can buy their own Miso paste - http://miso.co.nz/
This delicious Miso paste is made in Nelson - South Island - NZ .
It has - no MSG, non GMO, no GLUTEN.
Copied from Urban Hippie -
Urban Hippie Miso paste is the only one that is hand made in New Zealand with local and imported quality ingredients: soy beans from Motueka, natural sea salt from Blenheim, rice, and Koji( a type of culture for making Sake). Unfortunately, we cannot find NZ grown rice, so it is imported from Australia(GMO free). Our miso is then fermented for more than 6 months and unpasteurized. The mass-produced miso pastes you see at supermarkets or Asian shops are not fermented for long, and are also pasteurized, so do not contain any beneficial micro organisms.
HEALTH BENEFIT - copied from Urban Hippie
Miso is full of nutrients, beneficial enzymes, amino acids, minerals and bacteria necessary for good health.
Protein; A high source of protein that is readily absorbable by the body.
Antioxidants; These protect the body from free radicals that can cause signs of aging.
Isoflavones; Help to prevent menopausal issues and work to protect the body from osteoprosis.
Linoleic acid; Helps the skin stay soft and free of pigmentation issues.
Tryptophan; One of the essential amino acids that help with promoting healthy sleep and stable moods.
Vitamin B12; Supports the production of red blood cells and prevents anemia.
Alkalizing; Strengthens the immune system.
Anti cancer; Reduces risk for breast, lung, prostate, and colon cancer.
Radiation; Protect from radiation sickness.
Cardiovascular effects; May reduce the risk of heart disease.
Health Benefits in Wakame - kelp or seaweed.
Magnesium - Great for contraction and relaxation of muscles, produces and transports energy and production of protein.
Iodine - converts food into energy.
Calcium - 100 grms raw wakame contains 150 milligrams of calcium.
Iron - Need fot the production of red blood cells and prevention of anemia.
Vitamins - A,C,E,K,D(vit D helps with the absorption of calcium), B2.
Folate - Helps the body make new cells and is especially important for pregnant women.
Lignans - Thought to play a role in preventing certain types of cancer.
Miso and Vegetable Soup - my version
serves 4
8 cups water
Hand fulls of mushrooms - sliced finely - enough for 4
1/2 spring onion, per person - sliced finely
Hand full of broccoli - cut into small florets. - enough for 4
small amount of Wakame - dried seaweed - per person
12 tbsp miso paste
Option - Tofu - if you can find one that is NON GMO.
Method
1 - Bring your water to a boil and add your mushrooms, broccoli and wakame. With the lid on simmer until broccoli is just cooked.
2 - Cook down to - 115 degrees or 45 celsius - any higher will kill the probiotic's.
3 - Add your miso paste, stir and pour into bowls.
Sprinkle with spring onions and serve
Bring the water up to a boil and add your vegetables, with the lid on simmer until the veges are cooked.
Cool down to - 115 degrees or 45 celsius.
Then add your miso paste. Taste and add more if you need to.
Serve in bowls and sprinkle spring onions on top.
First real snow for this year.