Comments on: Kabocha Miso Soup かぼちゃの味噌汁

By: Naomi (JOC Community Manager)

Naomi (JOC Community Manager) — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:28:33 +0000

In reply to Guillermina. Hi, Guillermina. Thank you for taking the time to read Nami's post and providing feedback. Nami brought it up because the sponsored miso package says in Japanese 化学調味料・無添加, which translates to "No MSG." We get a lot of requests for MSG-free products from our readers, but the imported packages from Japan don't have any English translations, so Nami is assisting their search by pointing out when it's MSG-free. Please keep in mind that she has never stated that MSG is wrong. She consumes MSG-added products such as curry roux and mayonnaise, but she also tries to extract the natural flavor from the ingredients and enjoy the original taste.

By: Guillermina

Guillermina — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 01:15:55 +0000

there is nothing wrong with msg. it was proven by double blind studies. people who say it makes them sick are having a psychosomatic reaction, and it comes largely from racism against chinese restaurants in usa. please don’t promote those lies.

By: Naomi (JOC Community Manager)

Naomi (JOC Community Manager) — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:07:22 +0000

In reply to Sarah.

Hi Sarah! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed Kabocha Miso Soup!
Thank you for trying Nami’s recipe and for your kind feedback.
Happy Cooking!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:43:32 +0000

I had to make this with Hondashi granules, but it still turned out really, really good. I loved the long skinny mushrooms and the toasted ground sesame seeds in the broth.

By: Naomi (JOC Community Manager)

Naomi (JOC Community Manager) — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 06:16:08 +0000

In reply to Marco Weber. Hi Marco! Aww. The image looks fantastic! Nami and all of us at JOC are very happy to see the photo and hear you enjoyed the Kabocha Miso Soup! Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with such positive feedback! Yes! We hope you will visit Japan one day.

By: Marco Weber

Marco Weber — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 21:01:15 +0000

Hi Nami!! I often just make miso soup with tofu but this was the first time i was make it with kabocha. Today i was at the Asian grocery store and i saw this kabocha lying there like it was waiting for me. First i wanted to use it in a curry but i was craving for some warm miso soup today. This recipe was really blew my mind it was so delicious. Luckily i still have half of the kabocha left and will use it for the veggie curry this week. Thanks again for this great recipe and let me taste the great flavor of the Japanese cuisine and home cooking. I hope one day i can travel to japan and learn more about the culture.

By: Naomi (JOC Community Manager)

Naomi (JOC Community Manager) — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:32:52 +0000

In reply to Dana.

Hi Dana! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the homemade Japanese dish!
Thank you for trying Nami’s recipe and sharing your experience.
Happy Cooking!

By: Dana

Dana — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 02:12:52 +0000

This was my first experience cooking japanese food and this soup was everything I dreamed it would be!!!! Amazing, thank you.