21 Incredible Recipes Featuring Miso Paste

Miso, a fermented paste from soybeans and rice or barley, offers umami flavor. This essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine packs immense goodness in a tiny dollop. Dating back to 14,000 B.C., fermented soybean paste is regaining popularity as creative cooks explore innovative uses. Try these miso recipes for a delightful explosion of nutty, sweet, and salty umami in various dishes.
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Deliciously sweet and savory salmon with a rich glaze.
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Chef John's stellar recipe blends simple ingredients for a delightful dish. Salty miso, sweet maple syrup, hot chili sauce, and tangy rice vinegar create a superb glaze for salmon. Recipe reviewer Charlotte recommends grilling the salmon on a cedar plank. Tip: It works well in the oven, but grilling adds exceptional flavor!
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Fast and delicious plant-based gravy recipe.
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Miso enhances vegan dishes with rich umami flavors. Creator Becky suggests, "It's perfect for biscuits and gravy or Thanksgiving mashed potatoes." She advises using pareve margarine and vegetable broth for a fully vegan recipe.
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Elevate Your Instant Noodles Beyond College Days!
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This soup is a hearty meal, not just a snack. Packed with rice noodles, chicken, bok choy, carrots, and green onions, it's infused with dashi, miso, ginger, tamari, and a variety of peppers, topped with a luscious egg.
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Delicious cashew cheese rolled in juicy cranberries and crunchy nuts.
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Searching for a delightful vegan starter? Here it is! Cashews form the base of this vegan cheese, coated in walnuts, hazelnuts, cranberries, and rosemary. Recipe creator Rita describes it as "Delectable on toast or crackers with fresh vegetables."
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Savor the simplicity of this Japanese-inspired miso grilled chicken.
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Miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, and honey create a delightful balance of sweet and salty for grilled chicken thighs. "A simple Japanese-inspired dish," notes mika707. "Just marinate in advance, and grill whenever you're ready."
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