Miso Paste

Urban Hippie Miso is hand crafted in sunny Nelson and uses quality ingredients: New Zealand grown organic soy beans, natural sea salt from Blenheim, Koji (a type of culture for making Sake), and rice.

Miso is one of Japan’s traditional fermented foods.

Urban Hippie Miso is then fermented for more than 6months. Miso is a versatile condiment that you can use for soups, stir fries, marinades, dips, and dressings.

Recipe Ideas with Miso Paste

1. Miso-glazed Salmon with Steamed Vegetables: A delightfully fresh recipe that makes the best of the miso's savoury flavour to create an umami-rich glaze for perfectly cooked salmon. Packed with omega-3 fatty acids and paired with simply steamed seasonal veggies, this meal is a heart-healthy powerhouse.

2. Miso Scrambled Eggs: A quick, protein-rich breakfast that gives classic scrambled eggs an exciting twist. Incorporating miso paste into the eggs gives them a slightly salty, complex flavour that's a fantastic start to the day. 

3. Miso Mushroom Stir-fry: This vegetarian stir-fry combines earthy mushrooms, colourful bell peppers, and tender baby corn with a rich, umami miso sauce that perfectly complements the textures of the vegetables. Perfected over jasmine rice.

4. Delectable Miso Soup: Traditional Japanese miso soup with tofu and seaweed, perfect for a light lunch or a warming appetiser. The blend of miso paste, tofu, and seaweed delivers a powerhouse of essential nutrients and leaves a delightfully fresh aftertaste.

5. Miso Salad Dressing: Whisk together a simple salad dressing or marinade using miso paste, sesame oil, lime juice, and a touch of honey. Perfect for dressing up fresh vegetables salads or marinating chicken or tofu for the grill.

6. Miso Peanut Butter Cookies: A unique take on classic peanut cookies, using miso paste to give them a salty, savoury twist. These all-natural, allergen-friendly treats are perfect for a unique dessert or a lunchbox surprise.

7. Miso-Marinated Grilled Chicken: Enjoy a tender, succulent chicken breast marinated in a miso-based marinade. The saltiness of the miso pairs perfectly with the natural sweetness of the chicken, creating an irresistible dinner dish.
8. Miso Roasted Root Vegetables: Imagine a medley of sweet potatoes, beets, and carrots, all lovingly glazed with a mixture of miso paste and olive oil, then slow-roasted to perfection. This deeply flavoured, nutrient-rich side dish pairs perfectly with any main course.

9. Miso Ramen Noodle Soup: Harness the savoury depth of miso paste for a comforting, home-cooked ramen noodle soup. Add in thinly sliced chicken, green onions, boiled eggs, and nori for an authentic Japanese dining experience. 

10. Miso Pumpkin Soup: Perfect for autumn, this recipe blends miso paste with pureed pumpkin for a heart-warming soup. A light sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds on top adds a delightful crunch. A delicious way to get more fiber and vitamin A in your diet.