aka miso

noun

aka mi·​so ˈä-kä- 

: miso that is red to reddish-brown in color and is characterized by a strong, salty flavor

Red or aka miso is saltier and white or shiro miso is milder or sweeter.

—Judy Lew, Enjoy Chinese Cuisine, 2003

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Japanese, literally, "red miso"

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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