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Miso

Also known as: miso paste

Fermented soybean paste essential to Japanese cooking. White (shiro) is mild and sweet; red (aka) is stronger; mixed is versatile.

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Origin

Japan

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Storage

Refrigerate

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Shelf Life

1 year refrigerated

๐Ÿ’ก Tips & Tricks

  • โœ“Don't boil miso - add to warm liquids off heat
  • โœ“White miso is best for dressings and light soups
  • โœ“Add to butter for compound butter with umami

๐Ÿฅ— Nutrition Highlights

Protein

2g per tbsp

Key Nutrients
ProbioticsB vitamins

๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes

  • Tahini + soy sauce
  • Doenjang (Korean)

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Pairs Well With

DashiTofuSeaweedGingerScallions

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