This deep-orange miso is the hidden gem I found at 7-Eleven’s “Premium” section — Jukusei Akakome Miso, aka aged red rice miso. 🫙✨ Not your average light miso, this one’s been slowly fermented to perfection: rich, savory, with a hint of sweetness — like sipping a warm winter sunbeam in Tokyo ☀️🍲
First time I used it? My soup went from “meh” to “OMG why didn’t I try this sooner?” 🧠💥 Tofu, green onions, and boom — instant umami explosion. It’s not just for soup though — try it as a marinade for grilled meat, stir into rice, or mix with chili flakes for a spicy dipping sauce 🌶️👌
⚠️ Pro tip: Go easy! One spoonful can overpower a whole pot — too much = salty tears 😂
🧊 Keep it chilled after opening — otherwise it might start “living”… (okay, it’s just fermenting, but better safe than sorry) 🧼❄️
