Mincer
Japanese: ミンサー
A device for grinding soybeans evenly. Available in manual and electric models.
A mincer pushes food through a plate while grinding, like making ground meat. Steamed soybeans are extruded into uniform strands.
Compared to food processors, mincers produce more uniform particle size with less air incorporation. Manual types clamp to tables. Popular in households making large batches or miso workshops, balancing efficiency and quality. Plates come in different hole sizes for coarse to fine grinding. Processing while still warm allows smooth extrusion. Disassembly for cleaning ensures hygiene. The quiet hand-cranked sound adds calm to miso making.