Inoue Miso Soy Sauce "Tokiwa Miso" Founded in 1875 Original natural miso brewed in cedar barrels

This authentic miso is packed with all the handiwork that has been handed down since the company was founded in 1875. As the product name is the same as the company's original name, "Tokiwa Miso," this miso is representative of Inoue Miso, brewed using traditional techniques and the accumulated "wisdom and ingenuity" of our predecessors who faced the task of miso making with honesty .

It has a slightly sweet taste and a refined flavor and umami taste, and is free of unnecessary impurities, so it is best eaten as is.

To fully enjoy the flavor of naturally fermented raw miso, simply add it to rice balls, a Japanese soul food, to create the ultimate treat. Please give it a try.

You can also enjoy the original flavor of miso by dipping it in vegetable sticks or grilling rice balls.

In addition, due to its fragrant characteristics, raw miso goes well with olive oil and is delicious when paired with wine and other Western alcoholic beverages.
Because it is made from high-quality ingredients such as the minerals contained in sun-dried salt, it is also recommended for baby food, those concerned about beauty and health, those interested in food education, and those feeding sick people.

The reason why I fell in love with Inoue Miso

I have traveled all over the country and tried many different kinds of miso, but when I first encountered Inoue Miso, I was shocked by how delicious it was, and I still vividly remember how it completely changed my previous understanding of miso.
And yet, I have yet to come across a miso that surpasses this one.

During my direct interview, I learned what the secret to Inoue Miso's deliciousness lies in the fact that they value three things: "Morobuta Koji," "Carefully Selected Ingredients," and "Miso Storehouse and Wooden Barrels." I also learned that they do not go against nature, but rather make full use of Naruto's environment and climate to support the fermentation process.

This authentic miso, made by traditional handicrafts, is used in Michelin three-star restaurants and traditional Japanese restaurants in Japan and France and is highly popular.
It is also traded as a luxury seasoning in France.

Awai Shoten has begun selling this "honkaku miso," which has received high praise from professional cooks and chefs, in the hope that food-conscious customers will become aware of it and enjoy it as an important ingredient in their daily diet and on special days.
Once you start using it, you won't be able to put it down; try this one-of-a-kind, elegant and rich flavor.

About Inoue Miso Soy Sauce

[Three things that Inoue Miso Soy Sauce values]

Traditional "Morobuta Koji"

The rice koji, which is essential to creating the flavor of Inoue Miso, is grown by hand in a wooden box called "Morobuta" that has been handed down for many years, while keeping the koji mold close to it for about 40 hours.

100% domestically produced rice, soybeans, and salt

They carefully select domestically produced rice, soybeans, and salt that are suitable for brewing, but due to teachings passed down through the generations, they do not disclose the brand or combination of ingredients.

Natural brewing using "miso brewery and wooden barrels"

In order to restore the brewing environment lost due to the earthquake, we built a new "brewery with mud walls" in April 2023. In addition to connecting the traditional techniques of "miyadaiku" and "plastering craftsmen" to the future, we have also been able to revive our miso making. In addition, the natural fermentation in "cedar barrels" that have been handed down since the company was founded in 1875 creates a rich flavor and aroma. In order to continue brewing the traditional flavor, we asked "Tsukasa Seitaru" to purchase three new wooden barrels for brewing in 2015.

Please try our carefully crafted miso, made without compromise and in close proximity to nature.

*Recipe reference ◆ Classic miso soup with seaweed, tofu and onion＞
1. Prepare the wakame seaweed. 2. Boil the onion in dashi and then the tofu. 3. Add the wakame seaweed just before turning off the heat. 4. Turn off the heat, wait a moment, and then dissolve the miso.

◆ Cold miso soup with cucumber, shiso leaf, green onion, myoga, cherry tomato, fried tofu, chikuwa, roasted sesame seeds, ground sesame seeds, and ice＞
1. Make the stock and chill it in the refrigerator. 2. Cut the cucumber into thin slices, lightly salt it and squeeze it out. Halve the cherry tomatoes and cut the other ingredients into thin strips.
(Cook the chikuwa and fried tofu in advance.)
3. Dissolve the miso in the soup stock and add the ingredients. * Make it a strong flavor and add ice at the end. * Adding sliced ​​sudachi makes it more refreshing.

Tips for making miso soup <br>1. A good rule of thumb for one serving is 150-200cc.2. Miso should be 12% of the stock.3. Skim off the scum that comes off the ingredients.4. Turn off the heat and wait a moment before dissolving the miso, then taste and adjust accordingly.5. Do not bring to a boil after dissolving the miso.6. Recook at a temperature of 80°C or below.*The amount of miso needed will need to be adjusted depending on the characteristics of the miso and the condition of the stock and ingredients, so start with a small amount and gradually add it and taste.
*Using unheated "raw miso" will result in a flavorful miso soup.

[Dried sardine stock]
20-30g dried sardines, 10g water
① Remove the head and intestines of the "anchovies". ② Put the "anchovies" and "water" in a pot.
Leave it for about an hour. ③ Turn on low heat and skim off the scum.
Boil for about 5 minutes ④ Strain using a cloth or paper towel

[Bonito stock]
<About 20-30g of dried bonito flakes, 10g of water>
1. Put water in a pot and bring it to a boil. 2. Once it boils, turn off the heat, wait a moment, and then add the bonito flakes. 3. After about a minute, strain it using a colander or cloth.

[Bonito and kelp stock]
<Approximately 10-20g of dried bonito flakes, approximately 5-10g of kelp>
①Put "kelp" and "water" in a pot.
Leave it for about an hour. ② Put the pot on the stove and remove it before it boils (80°C). ③ Once it boils, turn off the heat, wait a moment, and add the bonito flakes. ④ After about a minute, strain it using a colander or cloth.

[Dashi packs and granulated dashi]
Carefully reading the manufacturer's recommended "recipe" and faithfully reproducing it will lead to deliciousness.

*The amount of dashi is enough for miso soup for 5-6 people.

[Ingredients] Rice, soybeans, salt

[Contents] 500g

[Best before date] We will ship products with a best before date of at least one month.

[Storage method] Refrigerate at 10℃ or below.

[Manufacturer] Inoue Miso Soy Sauce Co., Ltd.

[Seller] Awai Co., Ltd.