I do love them all, but if I had to choose only one, I know what I’d pick—miso! Japanese miso is one of the best ways to add savory, slightly-sweet, almost-meaty depth to a variety of dishes.

She handles everything from planning to editing to sales on her own, while making miso, pickles and funazushi (fermented crucian carp sushi, one of the most famous delicacies of Shiga, known as ...

Featured recipes: (1) Miso Sukiyaki with Beef and Mushrooms (2) Japanese Turnips with Natto Dressing. 1. Pound the beef into very thin slices. Cut a variety of mushrooms into bite-size pieces.