Salty, savory, funky and full of umami,
Japanese miso is one of our favorite pantry staples at Milk Street—one that has a home in everything from dressings to meat marinades and even desserts. Made by fermenting and aging soybean paste until it develops rich umami flavor, miso lends depth to recipes from simple soups and dressings to meat marinades. Even try it in cookies and caramel. There are many kinds, coming in a range of warm, earthy colors, ranging from sweeter, buttery white varieties to dark, rich, red ones.