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
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The other is a miso and caramel apple ice cream sundae with a walnut streusel and basil.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Travelers can get a modern farm-to-table experience at Valentine with brunch choices like mesquite miso–chocolate chip cookies, tres leches French toast, and hatch chili margaritas, while crab curries and stir fries reminiscent of villages in Thailand can be found at Lom Wong.
—Cindy Barks, AFAR Media, 27 Feb. 2025
His version uses browned butter and adds miso to infuse it with umami flavors.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
There are four different ramen soup bases that originated from the island: miso (Sapporo), shoyu (Asahikawa), shio (Hakodate), and curry (Muroran).
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
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John Mariani, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Travelers can get a modern farm-to-table experience at Valentine with brunch choices like mesquite miso–chocolate chip cookies, tres leches French toast, and hatch chili margaritas, while crab curries and stir fries reminiscent of villages in Thailand can be found at Lom Wong.
—Cindy Barks, AFAR Media, 27 Feb. 2025
His version uses browned butter and adds miso to infuse it with umami flavors.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
There are four different ramen soup bases that originated from the island: miso (Sapporo), shoyu (Asahikawa), shio (Hakodate), and curry (Muroran).
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 14 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2025.
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