Learn to Make your Own Miso

Discover the magic of miso, a traditional Japanese fermented bean paste celebrated for its rich flavor and versatile culinary uses. This interactive workshop offers a deep dive into the history, varieties, and preparation of miso, culminating in making your own batch to take home!

What You Will Learn

• How to make Miso: Hands-on experience crafting a large batch of miso using various legumes, learning the fermentation process step-by-step.
• History of Miso: Explore the origins of miso in Japan, its cultural significance, and how it evolved over centuries.
• Learn to make Koji (starter of Miso).
• Learn the varieties of Miso: white, red, barley, chickpea, and more-and how their fermentation times and ingredients affect flavor.
• Learn how to cook foods by using Koji seasoning.
• Learn the basic of Japanese Dietary Therapy

What You Will Taste

The final Lunch celebration! Sample a range of miso pastes, from mild and sweet to bold and salty, to appreciate the diversity of flavors fermentation creates.

Take-Home Gift

Receive your own jar of freshly made miso to continue experimenting with recipes at home, perfect for soups, marinades, salad dressings,  and stir-fries!

This workshop takes place at Satchidananda Ashram Yogaville, a serene oasis in the heartland of Virginia. With a diverse community of heart-centered people and its world-renowned Yoga Academy ~ Integral Yoga, Yogaville opens doors to spiritual growth and self-mastery.

Enjoy taking part in the Ashram’s daily activities and accommodations: complimentary yoga and meditation classes, inspirational spiritual talks, organic vegetarian food (vegan options), and walking forest trails on the 800-acre property, including along the James River.

If you’re passionate about cooking, fermentation, or Japanese cuisine, this workshop is a flavorful journey you won’t want to miss!

Space is limited, make your reservation today!

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