Since the Meiji Period in 1902, Yamaki Jozo has been producing the most exceptional miso using only traditional methods in the town of Kamikawa in Saitama Prefecture. This rich, full-term savory miso features the delicious flavor of whole grain brown rice - slightly lighter and sweeter than barley miso. This miso is unpasteurized with no preservatives or chemical additives, so you can rest assured that you are receiving all the nutritional benefits.
Unlike most miso that is artificially "aged" for weeks, this brown rice miso is naturally aged in hand-hewn cedar kegs for at least two summer seasons to develop its full-bodied flavor and mouthwatering umami flavor. As the production of organic brown rice miso requires specific techniques, it took Yamaki Jozo many trials until the method was perfected about 40 years ago. Made with the pure mountain spring water of Kamikawa and 100% organic ingredients including Japanese grown organic whole soybeans, this miso is considered to be the gold standard for excellent miso and its flavor is unsurpassed.
Mrs. Donabe's Recipe Suggestions
Tofu and Wakame Miso Soup
Salmon and Daikon in Garlic Butter Miso Sauce
Rice Balls with Three Kinds of Toppings (Summer Version)
Pork Belly and Asparagus Rolls with Miso-Vinegar Sauce
Nao-Jan (Naoko’s Yakiniku Sauce)
Nao Man Gai (Chicken Over Rice)
Miso-Marinated Cream Cheese
Mabo Tofu
Korean-style Spicy Miso Condiment
Cold Udon with Golden Sesame Dipping Sauce
Chicken Meatball Hot Pot in Miso Broth
Sizzling Shoyu Chicken & Cabbage
Scallop Hot Pot in Miso Broth
Soymilk Tan Tan Nabe
Spicy Miso Butter Ramen
Salmon Stew in Sake Miso Tomato Sauce
Shrimp Miso Nikomi Udon