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
Harris SalatDarker 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
Robin AsbellMiso is teeming with protein, B vitamins and minerals, and rich in glutamates, which give food that meaty taste known as umami.—Carole Kotkin
Carole Kotkin… miso paste is made by fermenting soybeans and sometimes grains (such as rice, barley, or rye) with a mold …—Cook's Illustrated
Cook's IllustratedWe live on rice, fish, pickles, noodles, and miso soup, made from soybeans.—James Fallows
James FallowsExamples of miso in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Hours of love and expertise go into each bowl, whether shio, shoyu, miso or the heady superstar black garlic tonkotsu.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2024
Customers craving shabu shabu can choose from six different broths, such as spicy miso, tomato and tonkotsu, a creamy garlic pork broth.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 13 June 2024
The collaboration between Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Sensei co-founder Dr. David Agus marries classic Nobu flavors with local ingredients, and doesn’t skimp on fan favorites like the black cod miso and the rock shrimp tempura.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 May 2023
Foods including miso base, cut tomatoes, tofu, eel, shrimp tempura and one container of sprouts were outside of proper holding temperatures, according to the report.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 7 June 2024
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Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2024
Customers craving shabu shabu can choose from six different broths, such as spicy miso, tomato and tonkotsu, a creamy garlic pork broth.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 13 June 2024
The collaboration between Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Sensei co-founder Dr. David Agus marries classic Nobu flavors with local ingredients, and doesn’t skimp on fan favorites like the black cod miso and the rock shrimp tempura.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 May 2023
Foods including miso base, cut tomatoes, tofu, eel, shrimp tempura and one container of sprouts were outside of proper holding temperatures, according to the report.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 7 June 2024
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“Miso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miso. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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