Inoue Miso Gozen Nesashi 5-Year Barrel Aged Miso

$37.95

A staple in the Milk Street pantry, Japanese miso adds intense depth to all types of dishes, even sweet ones. But this one from Inoue in Naruto, Tokushima, is truly the crown jewel. Aged in wooden barrels that have been in existence since the company’s start 147 years ago, the miso is made from domestically produced rice, soybeans and salt, as well as handmade koji (malt).

While most miso typically ages for a few months to a year, Inoue’s gets its deep complexity and robust flavor from aging for a whopping five years. The result? A wonderfully special miso with rich notes of fruit, chocolate, caramel and hints of earth and wood. Use it anywhere that calls for miso—its deep flavor lends itself to applications both savory and sweet. Add to broths, pan sauces, dressings, soups, compound butters and meat marinades, or caramel, brownies, cookies and more. Even non-traditional dishes like bolognese or chili could benefit from the addition of this powerful flavoring agent.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Rice, Soybeans, Salt
Allergens: Soy
Specifications

Net Weight: 300 grams
Place of Origin: Japan
How to use

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.