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
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Lee described the miso danish as if someone dipped a biscuit into a potato, carrot, beef stew.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Mild white miso works best here, integrating seamlessly with the other flavors.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
The miso butterscotch brownie mixes caramel cream, miso and gluten-free dark chocolate brownies.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Spicy chili crisp, umami miso and vodka combined with funky pecorino romano combine to create something far greater than any of the individual parts.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
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Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Mild white miso works best here, integrating seamlessly with the other flavors.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
The miso butterscotch brownie mixes caramel cream, miso and gluten-free dark chocolate brownies.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Spicy chili crisp, umami miso and vodka combined with funky pecorino romano combine to create something far greater than any of the individual parts.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for miso
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“Miso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miso. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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