Since the word “umami” is originally Japanese and the Japanese expressions “to have umami” and “umai” can mean “tastiness” or “deliciousness,”“umami” is often confused with “deliciousness.” Whether something tastes good or not is a comprehensive yet subjective evaluation determined by...
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The soybean-wheat-mold mixture needs to be kept separately for a few days so that the (Koji) mold can spread and cover the mixture's surface. The mold is necessary for the fermentation process since it contains different enzymes that contribute to breaking down other elements in the mix. Du...
Miso (味噌), also known as fermented soybean paste, is made from soybeans, salt, and koji culture (麹, a fermentation starter, AKAaspergillus oryzae). Sometimes, it incorporates grains such as steamed rice or barley.The mixture is left to age and ferment in cedar-wood kegs at ambient temp...
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But wh at does it mean to take refuge-in the Bu ddha, the dharma, the san gh a? Buddhists have some vague ideas, but what is it to join a reli- gion if there is no d ub, no uniform, no distinctive color to wear? People try to mark themselves as religious by wearin g ...
Miso paste is a fermented soybean paste that's a pantry staple of Japanese cuisine. It's typically made from soybeans, koji, and salt. Koji or Aspergillus Oryzae is a filamentous fungus propagated on grains such as rice or barley and is the microorganism that breaks down protein in the soy...