Last Updated on January 7, 2021
It is a traditional product in Japan used for seasoning. It is made by adding fermented beans to salt and koji; other ingredients may be added such as seaweed, barley, and rice.
The outcome is a thick paste that could be used for spreads or as a sauce; it can be also mixed with a soup such as in Misoshiru- a traditional soup in Japan.
Miso can also be a side dish, used to dip vegetables or to marinade fish or chicken. It is a very nutritive meal that is high in protein and contains rich amounts of minerals and vitamins.