This golden packet of miso? I found it by accident at a 7-Eleven Premium shelf — and now it’s my kitchen MVP! ✨ It's "Jūwari Kōji Miso," meaning 100% rice koji fermented, from Nagano, Japan. Rich, slightly sweet, and bursting with that warm, earthy umami smell the moment you open it. 🍚💫
I’ve used it for soup, salad dressings, even slathered on roasted sweet potatoes… yes, it’s that good. 🔥 And unlike some salty store-bought versions, this one is naturally fermented — smooth, balanced, and even my picky cat tried to lick the bowl clean 😺💦
Love Japanese food but think it’s too complicated? Start here! Just add water, tofu, green onions — boom, instant cozy comfort. 🍲👌
💡 Pro tip: Keep it refrigerated after opening — otherwise it might grow “hairs” (don’t panic, it’s just fermentation, but better safe than sorry) 🧼❄️
