Miso

Miso is like a magic paste made from soybeans that can be used to make all sorts of yummy foods. It's kind of like a superhero because it has a special power to make things taste better.

Miso starts out as soybeans that are cooked with salt and a special type of mold called koji. The koji mold helps to break down the soybeans and turn them into something special. After a while, other ingredients like rice or barley are added in and everything gets mashed together into a paste.

Now that we have the miso paste, we can use it to make all sorts of delicious things! It's really good for making soup, like miso soup, but you can also use it to marinate meat or vegetables or even spread it on toast or crackers.

One of the coolest things about miso is that it's really good for you! It has a lot of good bacteria, kind of like the ones in your tummy that help you digest your food. So not only does miso taste yummy, but it can also help you stay healthy.