2024 Miso Soup Bomb Workshop by MISOMARU: Crafting Instant Miso Soup at Japan House (2 Sessions)NEW

Miso Soup Bomb (Instant Miso Soup) Making Workshop with MISOMARU. Discover the Art of Miso Soup Bomb Makings!

Are you a miso lover or a curious foodie eager to elevate your culinary skills? Join us at the Japan House Salon (Level 5) for an engaging hands-on workshop led by Kiyomi Tanigawa, founder of Brooklyn-based miso ball company BROOKLYN MISOMARU. Learn to craft your very own miso soup bombs-a creative and delicious twist on the traditional miso soup.

This workshop is designed for all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned cooks, and offers the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich techniques and flavors of Japanese cuisine.

Recommended for participants aged 14 and up.

Workshop Highlights

• A Journey of Miso in Japan -Taste and Explore Regional Miso:
Miso, with its unique flavors and colors that differ from one place to another in Japan, will be explained as you taste it along with a map of Japan. Explore and taste the diverse flavors of miso from various regions of Japan, accompanied by a map for context.

• Hands-on Miso Soup Bomb Making:
Make 10 “misodama” (miso soup bombs), and enjoy a light meal featuring your creations paired with a rice ball (onigiri).

• Exclusive MISOMARU Gift:
Each participant will take home a MISOMARU standard box valued at $32.

All materials are included-no cooking experience necessary!
(Ingredients include soybeans, sesame seeds, green onion, and sun-dried tomato powder.)


Vegan Option Available:
Limited spots for vegetarian participants are available. Please request a vegan option during registration to enjoy plant-based miso soup bombs made without animal-based ingredients, such as bonito flakes. If vegan tickets are sold out, please add yourself to the waitlist, and we will do our best to adjust the vegan table to accommodate additional participants.

What You’ll Learn and Do:
• Miso Ball Making: Learn how to craft your own miso soup bombs, or “misodama”, using traditional methods.
• Cultural Insights: Discover the fascinating history of miso and how it has evolved over centuries, from its origins in Japan to its modern-day uses.
• Enjoy a Tasting: After creating your misodama, savor a miso soup with rice ball (onigiri) made from your own handiwork.

PROGRAM SCHEDULES
Session 1:
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Check-in & Welcome
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM | A Journey of Miso in Japan lecture: Discover the unique flavors of Japanese miso
11:20 AM - 12:10 PM | Hands-on Miso Bomb workshop: Create your own miso soup bombs
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM | Tasting Miso Soup and Onigiri Rice Ball: Enjoy miso soup with rice ball, plus take-home misodama

Session 2:
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Check-in & Welcome
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM | A Journey of Miso in Japan lecture: Discover the unique flavors of Japanese miso
2:50 PM - 3:40 PM | Hands-on Miso Bomb workshop: Create your own miso soup bombs
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM | Tasting Miso Soup and Onigiri Rice Ball: Enjoy miso soup with rice ball, plus take-home misodama

Both sessions offer the same program-choose the time that suits you best!

A Brief History of Miso-Dama (MISOMARU)
Miso-Dama dates back to Japan’s Sengoku period, Warring States period (15th-16th century), where it was used as a portable, nutritious food for soldiers on the battlefield. These dried miso balls were packed with essential vitamins and minerals, and could be eaten without cooking-simply eaten raw for energy, or dissolved in water to create a warm, nourishing miso soup.

MISOMARU honors this centuries-old tradition, hand-rolling each misodama with high-quality, sustainable ingredients like rice koji miso, kombu, katsuobushi (bonito flakes), and shiitake mushroom powder. Today, MISOMARU’s misodama offer a convenient, healthy alternative to instant soup mixes-perfect for busy days, picnics, or as a quick meal at home.

Kiyomi Tanigawa Profile
Born in Fukuoka, Japan, and now based in New York, Kiyomi Tanigawa is a passionate advocate for Japanese cuisine and design. From her journey as an interior designer to founding BROOKLYN MISOMARU during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kiyomi bridges food, tradition, and healing. Her mission? To share the beauty and richness of miso with the world.

Additional
Japan House offers $3 parking validation for up to 2 hours.