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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Check out the chocolate miso bread pudding, or the burrata with chili oil and Thai basil. —

Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 17 Jan. 2025 Various types of koji have long been a staple method for making spirits like shochu and sake, as well as nonalcoholic products like soy sauce and miso. —

Clay Risen, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025 The finale consisted of a dessert menu with booze pairings, like a miso molten chocolate cake paired with Choya Kokuto Umeshu liqueur. —

Dana Givens, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024 Add tofu, wakame and miso mixture into the pot over medium heat. —

Michiko Tomioka, Contributor, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for miso