shiro miso

noun

shi·​ro miso ˈshir-(ˌ)ō- 

: miso that is white or whitish in color and is characterized by a mild,sweet flavor

Using a mortar and pestle, blend together the shiro miso, sesame seeds, sugar and soy sauce.

—Linda Furiya, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 May 2000

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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