South River Farm. Photo by Anni Elwell Hanna
Fall Greetings from South River Miso
Greetings from South River Miso and welcome to our Autumn 2013 season.
We are so grateful to all of our wonderful customers as we enter our 35th
year of producing miso. We currently have all of our varieties available online at
southrivermiso.com. Please take some time to discover more about our miso by
browsing through our website. Check out the lively
videos of our facilities.
As the weather cools in many parts of the country, thoughts turn to bubbling
soups and hearty baked dishes. The featured recipe below combines our rich Tohum Tahini,
which is high in calcium and iron, with nutrient packed broccoli for a light but
satisfying dish.
Miso is the perfect seasoning to enhance the bountiful fall harvest. It is savory,
and delicious - full of enzymes and naturally occurring probiotics that can boost
your digestive and immune powers. Stay healthy. Enjoy miso in autumn and every
season.
Autumn Udon with Miso Tahini Dressing
Miso Tahini Dressing:
¼ cup
Tohum Golden Sesame Tahini
2 Tbsp
Sweet Tasting Brown Rice Miso or other
One Year variety of miso.
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (or substitute vinegar if desired)
¼ - ½ cup water
Directions:
1. Before using, the tahini needs to be stirred vigorously (a fork works well) to mix
the oils with the solids.
2. In a small bowl combine the tahini, miso and lemon juice. Slowly add water and stir well with a fork.
Add more water for a thinner consistency.
Noodles & Broccoli:
Serves three or four
1 pkg udon noodles (or rice noodles or other type)
2 cups chopped broccoli florets
2 Tbsp
Sweet Tasting Brown Rice Miso or other
One Year variety of miso.
2 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp finely chopped or pressed garlic
1 Tbsp finely chopped green scallion tops
¼ tsp roasted black sesame seeds
Directions:
1. Cook noodles according to directions on package.
2. Steam broccoli for 2-3 minutes. While broccoli is still hot, add garlic, ginger, and miso. Stir well.
3. Slowly add the miso tahini dressing to the noodles and stir. Then, add the broccoli to the noodles and toss well. Garnish with roasted black sesame seeds and scallions.
Recipe Video
Let's Slow Down...
By Robin Cole
Sandor Katz, Author "The Art of Fermentation" and Robin Cole, General Manager, South River Miso.
Just when it seemed that the world would continue to speed up beyond comprehension…fermentation has made a comeback! “Over the past few generations the War on Bacteria has indoctrinated almost everyone” explains
Sandor Katz in his most recent book
The Art of Fermentation. He goes on to say, “The problem with killing 99.9 percent of the bacteria in our daily lives is that most of them protect us from the few of them that can make us sick.” So, many of us are relearning what our great grandparents knew intuitively when they made sauerkraut, pickles, cheese, and yogurt; that bacteria from fermentation is a critical part of our culture and every culture on the planet.
So, what does all of this have to do with speed? Fermentation takes time. In an age where we look to “conveniences” to give us immediate gratification, traditional fermentation cannot be rushed. And, just to keep it interesting, variables such as the time of year, the type of container used, the specific recipe, and even the frame of mind of the cook will all make for a slightly different outcome for every batch of fermented food made in a traditional manner. This is the world in which South River Miso is made. That's why every batch of miso we make is unique.
We are so grateful for Sandor’s tireless efforts in spreading his “fermentation fervor.” We were pleased to welcome him recently for his second visit to South River Miso while he was
in town to speak at
Food For Thought Books as
well as teach a three day workshop at the nearby
Rowe Conference Center. Sandor is an enthusiastic proponent of the idea that fermented food can be made easily in every kitchen and we will all be healthier for it!
Please do visit his website at
www.wildfermentation.com
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