miso

noun

mi·so ˈmē-(ˌ)sō

plural misos

: a fermented paste that is used especially in Japanese cuisine, that consists chiefly of soybeans, salt, and usually grain (such as barley or rice), and that has a savory taste ranging from very salty to somewhat sweet

… miso, the savory paste that flavors everything in Japanese cuisine from soups and pickles to dressings for salads.—

Harris Salat

Darker misos, such as brown and red, are fermented longer and have a stronger flavor. Lighter-colored misos have been fermented for less time, and have a milder, less salty flavor …—

Robin Asbell

Miso is teeming with protein, B vitamins and minerals, and rich in glutamates, which give food that meaty taste known as umami.—

Carole Kotkin

… miso paste is made by fermenting soybeans and sometimes grains (such as rice, barley, or rye) with a mold …—

Cook's Illustrated

We live on rice, fish, pickles, noodles, and miso soup, made from soybeans.—

James Fallows

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Alongside these traditional staples, owner Ashley Wolff imparts her Italian heritage through creative fusions, such as kimchi mac and cheese and creamy miso cacio e pepe. —

Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 Chef Joe Cheek and his team offer a shrimp boat with fresh basil, Parmesan and a Peruvian yellow pepper sauce; cauliflower tossed with guanciale, fish sauce and red miso spiked with chili crisp, and some of the best soup specials in town. —

Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 27 Nov. 2024 Then tofu dressed in white miso and served over fresh persimmon. —

Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2024 White miso is a sweeter type of miso, while red miso has a longer maturation time and higher salt content. —

Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for miso