Bonnie Chung is the founder of Miso Tasty, the UK's first brand dedicated to miso. An award-winning entrepreneur and former food blogger, Bonnie has been dedicated to the research of miso for the last 5 years. Her miso products are now available from over 1000 stores in the UK from Sainsbury's to Selfridges, and has been featured in The Guardian, Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, Food & Travel and Wallpaper magazine. Her authority on miso has been established through travelling across Japan, seeing first hand how miso is made region by region, meeting with the stalwarts of miso in Japan and recording the nuances that make their regional miso special. Prior to following her passion in miso, Bonnie ran one of London's first supper clubs where she showcased her love for Japanese food. She has also worked as a private chef.
‘This book is everything I could wish for and more! A brilliant celebration of miso – expertly written, deeply knowledgeable, and endlessly inspiring. This ingredient belongs in every kitchen, and Bonnie shows us exactly why – with creativity, knowledge, and heart.’ – Crystelle Pereira ‘What a stunning, in-depth, and thoughtful celebration of miso. Beyond the beautiful recipes, captivating stories, and evocative photos, it’s Bonnie’s time, dedication, and deep reflection on miso as an ingredient that make this book so special.’ – Kenji Morimoto ‘This book brings me so much joy! Bonnie is the undisputed queen of miso. She opened my eyes to using miso as a universal flavour booster – the ‘secret weapon’, as she calls it. Whenever I feel there is something missing or lacking in my food, I reach for miso. A must-read for the aspiring as well as the seasoned chef!’ – Jonathan Hope