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
And don’t forget to top off your meal with a chocolate sundae, served with decadent miso caramel and Urfa pepper.
—Briana Bononcini, Bon Appétit, 3 July 2024
Stunning dishes, from spice-laden jalapeño hamachi to steamy miso ramen, magnificent makimono to the always-extraordinary moriawase, are perpetual wows.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2024
The bento box also comes with miso soup, mixed tempura, rice and salad.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024
From left to right, there's a sweet yuzu vinegar, umami dashi soy sauce, and zesty sansho peppercorn miso sauce.
$36 at Cabi Foods
This signature sauce of the Portland, Oregon, eatery is a secret family recipe, and it's helped garner a cult following for the signature Thai dish.
—Lia Picard, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Dec. 2023
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Briana Bononcini, Bon Appétit, 3 July 2024
Stunning dishes, from spice-laden jalapeño hamachi to steamy miso ramen, magnificent makimono to the always-extraordinary moriawase, are perpetual wows.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2024
The bento box also comes with miso soup, mixed tempura, rice and salad.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024
From left to right, there's a sweet yuzu vinegar, umami dashi soy sauce, and zesty sansho peppercorn miso sauce.
$36 at Cabi Foods
This signature sauce of the Portland, Oregon, eatery is a secret family recipe, and it's helped garner a cult following for the signature Thai dish.
—Lia Picard, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Dec. 2023
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“Miso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miso. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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