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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Add tofu, wakame and miso mixture into the pot over medium heat. —

Michiko Tomioka, Contributor, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025 Grange Restaurant and Bar 2315 K St. The restaurant’s three-course menu starts with chef oysters or mushroom miso soup, followed by a shrimp cocktail or trout tartare. —

Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025 Ramen is a Japanese noodle dish that comes in four main varieties: miso ramen, tonkotsu ramen, shoyu ramen and shio ramen. —

Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025 The scallops are yakitori grilled and served with wonderfully chewy wheat noodles and bok choy in a miso cream sauce topped with umami oil. —

Hannah Wise, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for miso