If you enjoy Japanese cuisine, you've probably had your fair share of miso, likely in the form of soup. The thick paste is distinctively complex, as it manages to taste sweet, salty, nutty, earthy, ...

Most Americans have been introduced to miso, the traditional Japanese fermented soybean paste, in the form of the ubiquitous soup, served as the first course in most Japanese restaurants. In the ...

Often playing a supporting role to salty, sour, sweet, and bitter, umami, also known as the fifth taste, infuses dishes with savory, meaty flavor. One of our favorite sources of umami is miso, a key ...

Braised shallots, black garlic, red miso, and dried shiitake mushrooms make a complex glaze for these tender, roasted baby back ribs. Mix white miso with melted dark chocolate to add depth, umami, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pretty much everyone has heard of miso soup. It's ubiquitous at Japanese restaurants and a common starter at vegan or other eateries as well.

This miso paste will last for numerous pickle batches, but its vibrant, salty sweetness will eventually dissipate. You will know the bed is getting “tired” when it becomes watery and the flavors ...

Use this fermented Japanese paste to add umami flavor to everything from soups to desserts. If you enjoy Japanese cuisine, you've probably had your fair share of miso, likely in the form of soup. The ...