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
Harris SalatDarker 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
Robin AsbellMiso is teeming with protein, B vitamins and minerals, and rich in glutamates, which give food that meaty taste known as umami.—Carole Kotkin
Carole Kotkin… miso paste is made by fermenting soybeans and sometimes grains (such as rice, barley, or rye) with a mold …—Cook's Illustrated
Cook's IllustratedWe live on rice, fish, pickles, noodles, and miso soup, made from soybeans.—James Fallows
James FallowsExamples of miso in a Sentence
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In a small bowl, combine scallions, mustard, ginger, garlic, miso, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 6 tablespoons of the oil.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025
Studies show that incorporating foods that have undergone the fermentation process and have live cultures—think yogurt, kimchi, miso, tempeh, and kombucha—can help with gut issues, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, and be anti-inflammatory.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
Ingredients like miso, sesame, and seaweed bring a refreshing change to flavors in mixology.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
These phytoestrogen types are found in foods like soy (tofu, miso, tempeh, edamame), legumes, and lentils.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 26 Dec. 2024
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025
Studies show that incorporating foods that have undergone the fermentation process and have live cultures—think yogurt, kimchi, miso, tempeh, and kombucha—can help with gut issues, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, and be anti-inflammatory.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
Ingredients like miso, sesame, and seaweed bring a refreshing change to flavors in mixology.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
These phytoestrogen types are found in foods like soy (tofu, miso, tempeh, edamame), legumes, and lentils.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Miso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miso. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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