Miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other Tasty Ferments: A Step-By-Step Guide to Fermenting Grains and Beans, Paperback

Best-selling fermentation authors Kirsten and Christopher Shockey explore a whole new realm of probiotic superfoods with Miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other Tasty Ferments. This in-depth handbook offers accessible, step-by-step techniques for fermenting beans and grains in the home kitchen. The Shockeys expand beyond the basic components of traditionally Asian protein-rich ferments to include not only soybeans and wheat, but also chickpeas, black-eyed peas, lentils, barley, sorghum, millet, quinoa, and oats. Their ferments feature creative combinations such as ancient grains tempeh, hazelnut-cocoa nib tempeh, millet koji, sea island red pea miso, and heirloom cranberry bean miso. Once the ferments are mastered, there are more than 50 additional recipes for using them in condiments, dishes, and desserts including natto polenta, Thai marinated tempeh, and chocolate miso babka. For enthusiasts enthralled by the flavor possibilities and the health benefits of fermenting, this book opens up a new world of possibilities.

Unlock the full nutritional potential of legumes and grains with flavorful homemade fermented superfoods. Miso, koji, tempeh, natto, and other probiotic-rich ferments are the bedrocks of flavor in traditional Asian cuisine. This comprehensive handbook for the home cook teaches the fundamentals of creating fermented beans and grains using not only the customary soybeans and rice but also chickpeas, lentils, oats, quinoa, and more.

Learn the most accessible methods of fermenting with step-by-step instructions and expert guidance on equipment, setup, and troubleshooting. Recipes for using your ferments in dishes that span the menu, along with tips from contemporary fermenters, create a wide world of flavor possibilities you can produce in your own kitchen.

Kirsten K. Shockey and Christopher Shockey are the coauthors of Miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other Tasty Ferments, Fiery Ferments, and the best-selling Fermented Vegetables. They got their start in fermenting foods twenty years ago on their 40-acre hillside smallholding, which grew into their organic food company. When they realized their passion was for the process, they chose to focus on teaching fermentation arts to others. They teach worldwide and host workshops on their homestead in southern Oregon.