What is miso?
Miso · Japanese
Japanese fermented paste of soybeans, salt and koji; white miso is mild and sweet, red is darker and saltier.
What it tastes like
Salty, savory and a little sweet, with deep umami. White miso is gentle, red is punchy.
Where you’ll see it
In soup, glazes like miso black cod, dressings, butters, caramel and desserts on Japanese and modern menus.
What does miso taste like? See the dials →