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naturally fermented, alive, gluten-free, vegan, handmade in Berlin Our organic Shiro Miso was awarded Best German Miso in 2019 in a comparison test by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung with star chef Tim Raue. Shiro means white in Japanese, which is why it is also called white miso paste. During its maturation in ash wood barrels that were made especially for us, our Shiro Miso paste develops a unique fruity, sweet aroma. Light notes of apricot and hints of Parmigiano Reggiano accompany the mild taste. The key ingredient for the special properties of Shiro Miso is the abundant white rice fermented with koji. Compared to other miso pastes, such as Genmai Miso, we keep the fermentation time of Shiro Miso short at two months. This way it retains its light color and subtle flavor. How to useShiro Miso plays an important role in south-western Japanese cuisine. Traditionally, it is an essential ingredient in miso soup. Its sweet and mild taste enhances the taste of other ingredients particularly well. As a marinade, it gently accentuates the taste of white fish and light meat. You can use Shiro in many ways, for example with melted butter for lightly cooked vegetables such as asparagus, leek or cauliflower. In white sauces, you can use it instead of salt to give the sauce more richness and umami. If you like it a little stronger, we recommend our Ama Miso Paste. BackgroundShiro Miso has its roots in the old imperial city of Kyoto, where it originated around 1000 years ago. Unlike dark miso, which is strong and salty, traditional Shiro Miso was influenced by the preferences of the aristocracy. It is clearly different from the intense, salty soybean pastes. Due to the high proportion of rice koji, it was originally considered a luxury item in the dynastic culture, as rice was extremely valuable at the time. Shiro Miso still plays an indispensable role in Kyoto's New Year's soup today. Ingredients
Soybeans* (Erding), rice* 41% (Piedmont), sea salt (Mallorca), water, A. oryzae *certified organic DE-ÖKO-070 (organic control body) You can find out more about our raw materials here . |