You’re probably familiar with miso from that Styrofoam cup of soup that came with your takeout sushi. But the traditional Japanese ingredient (made from fermented soybeans) is surprisingly versatile—and pretty good for you, too. (Think gut-friendly probiotics.) It can give almost any ho-hum meal a boost of umami flavor. Here are 16 recipes as proof.
16 Surprising Ways to Cook with Miso
Published Jan 23, 2019
Ginger Miso Acorn Squash With Toasted Pistachios
The miso brings out the squash’s natural sweetness.
Miso Hummus With Crispy Onion Furikake
One-note hummus? Not here.
Stone Fruit Cucumber Salad With Ricotta Salata And Golden Balsamic Miso Vinaigrette
The tangy-sweet dressing ties everything together.
Creamy Peanut Miso Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Like chicken salad but better.
Miso-roasted Brussels Sprouts
Even our favorite veggie can benefit from an umami boost.
Secret Ingredient Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
It sounds crazy, but the hint of salty miso adds a delicious layer of je ne sais quoi.
Miso Sesame Shortbread Cookies
Or make like Coterie-member Jodi Moreno and whip up these not-too-sweet treats.
Buttered Miso-tomato Soup With Roasted Garlic And Togarashi
You can think of miso like salt but with tons of flavor.
Chocolate for Basil
Miso Brown Sugar Cashew Buns
According to Coterie-member Jerrelle Guy, you can think of the flavor like salted caramel.
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Miso Chicken Noodle Soup
This twist on a classic (courtesy of Aida Mollenkamp) is full of gut-friendly probiotics.
Sheet Pan Miso Salmon And Spring Peas
A fast and healthy take on one of our go-to proteins.
A Better Happier St. Sebastian
Steak Salad With Grilled Ramps And Tomato Vinaigrette
Steak marinated in miso is a game-changer.
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Miso Smashed Cucumber And Green Bean Salad
Crunchy and refreshing, with a satisfyingly savory dressing.
Spring Greens Salad With Miso-buttermilk Dressing
Ranch, but make it fancy.
One-pan Roasted Chicken And Vegetables With Miso-honey Butter
You’re going to want to make this every night.
Raw Kale Salad With Roasted Chickpeas
Who said kale was boring?
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