Amazake miso-zuke

Amazake with the natural sweetness of rice and jiuqu. There is an image of drinking in cold weather such as New Year's and Hinamatsuri, but in the Edo period it was useful as a "summer energy drink".

Amazake, a summer drink, can be arranged not only as it is, but also by dividing it with soy milk or combining it with yogurt. It has a rich sweetness, so it can be used as a seasoning instead of sugar. So, this time, I made tofu and vegetables pickled in miso using amazake.

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■ Materials

Amazake 100g (3.53oz)
Miso 160g (5.64oz)
2 tablespoons of salted koji
1/2 cotton tofu 1 paprika 1/2 cucumber 1/2 carrot

■ How to make

1. Place a heavy plate on the tofu wrapped in kitchen paper and drain it for about 2 hours.


2. Divide the tofu into 8 equal parts
3. Cut the vegetables into sticks


4. Put half of amazake, miso and salted jiuqu in two storage bags and mix well.
5. Put vegetables and tofu in it, respectively.


6. Let it sit in the refrigerator for a day
7. Complete when the taste is soaked

■ Tofu like cheese

It has a sticky texture and feels like cheese. Not only is it salty, but you can also feel the mellow richness and sweetness of amazake. Not only does the rice go on, but it's also perfect as a snack for sake. If you like a strong taste, let it sit for a little longer and the taste will soak in.

■ Vegetables filled with umami

The taste is strong, but the freshness remains the same. The umami of the vegetables is brought out so much that you can't think it's just left overnight.


Personally, the number one hit is paprika. The refreshing sweetness peculiar to paprika and the umami of miso and amazake are in harmony. Paprika is often used in Western food, but it seems to be compatible with Japanese seasonings.

■ Energetic summer

Amazake miso-zuke that can be easily made even in the hot summer without using fire. The "fermented food trio" of amazake, miso, and salted jiuqu will give you a deep taste, as if you made it on the pickled floor inherited from your grandmother. This summer, when the heat wave is predicted. I want to take in amazake well and survive energetically.