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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The kidney bean miso is gangbusters in chili—like, game changer. —

Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024 Host Rebecca, a breezy redhead with pigtails and an expression of warm concern, brings dishes of savoy cabbage with pine flower miso and milkweed flower vinegar that have my tablemates gasping. —

Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 2 Dec. 2024 Another offering is the delicious miso that comes along with a nice hunk of salmon for the Japanese breakfast. —

Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for miso