Whole-Bean Miso

• 200 g (7 oz) mixed whole dried beans, such as cannellini, yin yang, borlotti
• 2

Soak your chosen beans in plenty of cold water overnight. Drain the beans and put them in a combi-oven or steamer on full steam for approximately 1 hour or until the beans are soft to the touch.

Remove the beans from the steamer and place them on a sheet of clean, damp muslin (cheesecloth) in a single layer. Allow the beans to cool to approximately 35°C (95°F), checking with a temperatu