Miso Pastes

Miso

Miso Paste is a savoury, fermented bean paste made in Japan. It can be used as a condiment, or an ingredient in cooking. It is made from a starter culture which will include steamed rice or barley, and then mixed with cooked beans (typically soybeans) and salt. The beans ferment, and the taste produced is…

Red Miso

Red Miso is a fermented paste made from soybeans, salt and either rice or barley. It may also have seasonings added such as pepper, ginger, etc. It has a richer, saltier taste than “White Miso” as it is allowed to ferment longer than white — typically, about three weeks longer. Generally, people agree that red…

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White Miso

White Miso is a fermented paste made from soybeans, salt and either rice or barley. It also comes with other seasonings added such as pepper, ginger, etc. It is not actually white; it is more yellow or beige, and smooth and creamy. It has a mild, savoury taste. It is perhaps the easiest miso for…

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Miso Pastes

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