Yuzu Miso That's Good for You

Directions

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   ["Sterilize the storage container in boiling water, and leave to dry completely.", "Massage the yuzu with salt to remove any chemicals or wax on the surface.", "Put into boiling water for a few seconds, take out and leave to drain and dry completely.", "Slice the yuzu and take out the seeds.", "Put into a pan with enough water to cover, and simmer while removing any scum.", "When the water has reduced by half turn off the heat.", "Blend into a smooth puree in a food processor or with a stick blender.", "Be careful not to burn yourself.", "Return the puree to the pan and simmer again.", "Add the ingredients and mix into a smooth paste.", "The paste has a tendency to burn easily, so don't stop mixing it.", "When the sugar has melted and the paste is smooth and shiny it's done.", "I think I made it so that it's not that sweet, but everyone's tastes differ for please adjust to your preference.", "Grill Japanese leek over a flame and serve with the yuzu miso.", "It's a drinking appetizer for adults.", "Serve the yuzu miso with daikon radish that has been simply simmered in dashi stock.", "You can also use the yuzu miso with raw or cooked vegetables, grilled fish, and so on.", "If you don't like any bitterness at all, either take off all the white pith before simmering the yuzu, or bring the water to a boil at Step 3 and throw the water away, filling up with fresh water and bringing to a boil again (repeat 2-3 times).", "The bitterness and tannic aspects contain nutrition, so I use all the yuzu.", "Even if you use the whole yuzu, it's surprisingly low in bitterness.", "Put the seeds in white liquor (alcohol) and use as an astringent on your face.", "If you add a lot of seeds it becomes a moisturizer.", "It has plenty of vitamin C.", "Please see \"For Health and Beauty: My Mother's Easy Yuzu Tea\"" also.""