Miso Hungry Podcast

Tsukimi or Otsukimi (月見)literally means “moon-viewing,” and refers to Japanese festivals honoring the autumn moon. The days for the celebration of the full moon and the celebration of the...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-31-tsukimi-the-moon-viewing-festival-543

This week we have another special guest – Kate, aka the yaki imo girl, aka our #1 Miso Hungry Podcast fan, from Eat Recycle Repeat! She’s joining us to talk about her very favorite food – J...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-30-the-yaki-imo-girl-533

This week, we were lucky enough to have Matthew Amster-Burton agree to do an interview with us. You might know him from his fantastic podcast, Spilled Milk that he does with Molly Wizenberg, his ...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-29-japanese-grocery-stores-an-interview-with-spilled-milks-matthew-amster-burton-528

Bento boxes! We love them. You should too. You can get bento boxes pretty much anywhere in Japan. Train stations, convenience stores, department stores… and they’re almost always guaranteed t...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-28-bento-buddies-519

We only had two more days together in Tokyo before Allison and Son headed to Kyoto for a few days and Rachael and her family stayed in Tokyo, and there was a lot for us to do! DAY 6 First off,...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-27-going-cookbook-crazy-in-japan-and-noodle-bowls-the-size-of-your-head-510

We just have to say, we have the most awesome fans ever. Seriously, you guys rock. While we love you all, you'll get to see who currently has the ranking of #1 fan in just a bit... Our next few...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-26-so-much-good-food-oh-and-a-typhoon-501

We're back from Japan! (Actually, we've been back for almost two months already. But we haven't been able to record until now, so...) We're back from Japan! We've fallen hard for the combin...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-25-miso-hungry-podcast-goes-to-japan-part-1-490

Tsukemono (漬物), literally “pickled things”, are Japanese pickles. They are valued for their unique flavors and textures and commonly used as a garnish, relish, condiment, palate cleanser ...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-24-lets-get-pickled-469

It's summer! And aside from having songs from 70s movies that were set in the 50s stuck in our heads, we can't stop thinking about all the fantastic summer foods we love. So without further ado, ...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-23-summer-eatin-having-a-blast-457

In which we try not to get kicked out of Japan, refer to dates as "yesterday" when in fact they happened nearly two months ago, and take shoyu shots (try saying that five times fast). It's been (...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-22-japanese-food-etiquette-454

It’s been two weeks since our last episode went up, and now yet another week is going by without an episode in sight! So what happened? Well… Miso Hungry Podcast has gone to Japan! We had int...

https://misofy.com/podcast/wherefore-art-thou-miso-hungry-podcast-443

We all know foreign countries have lots of rules that are strange to us… especially when it comes to Japan! * But since we’re foreigners, it’s expected that we can’t possibly remember all...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-21-20-easy-ways-to-embarass-and-insult-with-chopsticks-416

Have you entered our Zojirushi rice cooker giveaway yet? If not, don’t forget to head on over and enter… the contest ends tomorrow! Chopsticks are called hashi in Japanese. They are also know...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-20-hashi-hilarity-409

Have you entered our Zojirushi rice cooker giveaway yet? If not, don’t forget to head on over and enter! Miso. It’s about time we talked about it… it is a part of our podcast’s name, afte...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-19-miso-hungry-for-miso-400

Make sure you don’t miss the Zojirushi giveaway we’re doing! How is rice grown? In Japan, young seedlings are first raised in nursery beds until they are large enough to be transplanted into ...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-18-rice-102-and-a-zojirushi-giveaway-364

Last week, we talked about seaweed. This week (and next week), rice! (Hey, that means we’re halfway to sushi!) Rice is important. Super important. In fact, it’s one of the most important topi...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-17-rice-101-356

This week, we’re talking seaweed… or as we like to call it, sea vegetables. In Japanese, the word for seaweed is “kaiso”. Kaiso are an important part of the Japanese diet. The Japanese ha...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-16-eat-your-sea-vegetables-345

Part two of our Japanese pantry episode in 3… 2… 1… (If you missed Part 1, listen here.) This week, we’re talking about all the other essential ingredients that should be in your Japanese...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-15-putting-together-your-japanese-pantry-part-2-340

In which nobody’s gotten any sleep, Allison confuses herself about shoyu, and we go off on a ton of (interesting and relevant-ish, we promise!) tangents. Although this was supposed to be a sing...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-14-putting-together-your-japanese-pantry-part-1-326

In this week’s tofu episode, we spoke with Andrea Nguyen, the author of Asian Tofu. Several times during our interview, she mentioned a dish she loved – a tofu scramble that she believes far ...

https://misofy.com/podcast/goya-champuru-bitter-melon-with-tofu-and-pork-318

Prepare yourself… today, we’re completely and totally geeking out. (Especially Rachael.) Why? Because today’s topic is something we get especially excited about – TOFU! You might think to...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-13-tofu-nerds-unite-plus-a-giveaway-307

“There are five attributes to a great chef: Take your work seriously Aspire to improve Maintain cleanliness Be a better leader than a collaborator Be passionate about your work.” -Masuhiro Ya...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-12-were-dreaming-of-sustainable-sushi-293

Over the last few weeks, Rachael has developed a recipe for black sesame pudding that we’re such big fans of, we recorded a bonus mini episode all about it. Go visit her blog for the post and t...

https://misofy.com/podcast/bonus-mini-episode-black-sesame-pudding-286

Tonkatsu (豚カツ, とんかつ, or トンカツ) is a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet that is very popular in Japan. It is traditionally served with shredded cabbage, or miso soup, or both. To...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-11-the-deep-fried-porky-goodness-known-as-tonkatsu-277

Jiro Dreams of Sushi comes out in LA this week (check here to see when it comes out near you), and we’re really excited about it! To celebrate, this week’s Tako Tidbits is all about Jiro and ...

https://misofy.com/podcast/tako-tidbits-7-jiro-dreams-of-sushi-268

It’s almost one of our favorite times of the year… cherry blossom season! Which means it’s also time for Hanami festivals! These festivals have been happening for centuries. Hanami literall...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-10-its-cherry-blossom-season-263

As we mentioned in this week’s episode, March 11 marks the one year anniversary of the devastating Great Eastern-Japan Earthquake and tsunami that wrought disaster in Japan. We hope you have so...

https://misofy.com/podcast/tako-tidbits-6-one-year-after-the-earthquake-244

It’s been a year since the 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck Japan, on March 11, 2011. But did you know that the region hit was the 2nd largest food production region in Japan? Tohoku is one of J...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-9-one-year-after-the-japanese-earthquake-and-tsunami-253

ANA is having an “Is Japan Cool?” campaign where you can enter to win a pair of airline tickets to Japan. If you’re in or near NYC, check out Japan Week, starting March 1st, and let us know...

https://misofy.com/podcast/tako-tidbits-5-is-japan-cool-238

This week, we’re all celebrating Hinamatsuri! Come join our Hinamatsuri party! (Which actually has nothing to do with wearing stuffed octopuses on your heads like hats. But, you know, that’s ...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-8-its-girls-day-230

Have you listened to our Tako episode and entered the contest to win one of three rice cubes yet? You have until Monday to enter! As a followup to this week’s episode, apparently Akashiyaki dum...

https://misofy.com/podcast/tako-tidbits-4-flying-octopuses-and-soba-for-all-221

Today it’s tako time! (And we’re having a giveaway, so make sure to read the whole post!) But… don’t get that confused with tacos. There are no tortillas to be seen around here. When we s...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-7-tako-time-200

This is an old video, but we still think this kit for making candy sushi at home is pretty darn cool. We’ve been having a Ramen Renaissance lately… we can see that it’s definitely happening...

https://misofy.com/podcast/tako-tidbits-3-candy-sushi-and-soy-sauce-on-bread-194

This week, Rachael and Allison have learned that… they just can’t get away from those purple sweet potato mountain mushroom candies. Addicted? Yes, we are. Hey look, it’s the purple sweet p...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-6-chocolate-175

This week, our Tako Tidbits are all about food (of course!) and eating your way through Tokyo. Is the quality of sushi in America on a decline? Jeffrey Steingarten (a well-known American food wri...

https://misofy.com/podcast/tako-tidbits-2-how-to-eat-your-way-through-tokyo-166

Today, we’re talking about uni (うに)! So… er… what is uni? When you’re eating uni, you’re eating the insides of a sea urchin… more specifically, you’re eating the reproductive or...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-5-were-going-to-uni-versity-155

Every week, we here at the Miso Hungry Podcast come across tons of fun links that we just don’t have the time to talk about in the weekly podcast episode. So we’re starting something we call ...

https://misofy.com/podcast/tako-tidbits-1-dinner-and-a-movie-143

The Super Bowl is coming up this weekend! Wait, who’s playing? (Obviously, we’re just here for the food.) But how does this relate to Japanese food? Well, over there, they’re baseball fanat...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-4-bringing-japan-to-the-super-bowl-111

Onigiri! Japanese comfort food to the max. It can be anything from a ball of rice sprinkled with salt to rice surrounding tuna or salmon, wrapped with nori. But it's not sushi. Nope. No ric...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-3-onigiri-91

Japanese candy will ruin you. It’s ruined both of us… it’s so good, we can’t help but be addicted. Rice candy has always been Allison’s favorite. It has a yummy, light, citrusy taste, t...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-2-candy-and-a-giveaway-55

Happy New Year! In this episode, we talk all about the Japanese New Year. It’s a big deal. You’ll find out why it’s a good idea to plan way ahead if you want to order food for your Japanese...

https://misofy.com/podcast/episode-1-happy-new-year-13

Who are we? Why are we doing this podcast? We are Miso Hungry! (We hope we make YOU so hungry, too!) Allison Writes the blog Sushi Day Is half Japanese, third generation Japanese-American (her gr...

https://misofy.com/podcast/introduction-11