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35 Ways to Use Miso

June 20, 2016
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This umami bomb is an underutilized secret weapon that adds flavorful depth to savory and sweet dishes.
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Red Miso Shrimp Bisque

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This sophisticated shrimp bisque is worthy of a special occasion but is also easy to make. Cooking the shrimp shells deepens the flavor.

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Miso Ranch Dip

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Get ready—this dip is about to become your party go-to. It’s quick and easy to make, and you can serve it with any type of vegetable (we particularly like it with carrots, radishes, and cucumbers). Be sure not to puree the chives or pepper, as they will discolor your sauce. Use leftover dip as a spread for pulled pork, hamburgers, or other sandwiches, or thin it out with water or another tablespoon or two of buttermilk to dress lettuces.

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Miso Deviled Eggs

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This fun twist on deviled eggs is a nice change-of-pace dish for your next picnic or cookout. With just a hint of tang and spice, they’ll appeal to all, including folks who aren’t particularly adventurous eaters. Try to use older eggs—they will peel more easily. Look for shichimi togarashi in the same place you buy miso.

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Pasta with Miso Cream Sauce

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This recipe is quite flexible: Fusilli, penne, or any whole-wheat pasta works well. You could also use mini mozzarella balls to save time.

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Oatmeal-Raisin Skillet Cookie with Miso-Caramel Sauce

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Chewy in the middle with crispy edges, this easy dessert flavored with browned butter is absolutely irresistible. You can swap any dried fruit for the raisins here. Keep leftovers in the skillet and simply cover it.

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Slow Cooker Beef Lettuce Wraps with Quick Pickles

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The low, even heat of the slow cooker helps flavor powerhouses like miso, sesame oil, and soy sauce to impart tenderizing moisture, umami depth, and savory personality to common pot roast.

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Parsnip Ribbons with Miso Vinaigrette

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First up, this ribbon vegetable salad that's a little sweet, a little salty, a bit of toasty, and a touch of tang—the makings of a grade-A salad.

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Grilled Eggplant Planks With Miso Aioli

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Grilling eggplant allows its flavor to really shine, but our four simple toppings take this speedy side to the next level. Top it with Miso Aioli, Sherry Vinaigrette, Creole Salsa, or Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing. Be sure to choose smaller eggplants; they'll be easier to slice and easier to handle on the grill.

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Miso Caramel Sauce

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Use white miso paste to create this impressive salted caramel sauce. It can add pizzazz to almost any dessert, from ice cream to milkshakes to brownies.

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Edamame Hummus with Miso and Sesame

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Edamame replaces chickpeas in this unique riff. Dark sesame oil adds a toasty finish.

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Soba-Edamame Noodle Bowl

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Soba noodles are made from buckwheat, a wheat-free grain (look for packages that specify gluten-free), and they cook in only 3 minutes. Look for them in the international aisle.

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Brown Rice Bowl with Miso, Poached Egg, and Kale-Radish Slaw

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Nutrient-rich kale has a mild flavor and becomes tender very quickly, making it a snap to add to speedy meals like this one. Mix and match those greens and grains! Sub farro or quinoa for brown rice, and spinach, chard, or cabbage for kale.

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Miso Roasted Cauliflower

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Boost your cauliflower with this powerhouse ingredient that lends savory depth to this dish.

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Vegan Miso Pesto

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The light flavor of white miso adds a touch of sweetness to pesto.

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Meltingly Tender Chicken with Miso, Ginger, and Carrots

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There is very little hands-on prep here; your oven does most of the work. The combination of flavors is exuberant, and the texture of the chicken is as succulent as can be.

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Scrambled Eggs and Miso

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Just add shallots and miso for a new take on an old favorite.

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Savory Buttermilk Ranch

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We love white miso for its flavor-filled goodness. This type of soybean paste is fermented the shortest amount of time giving it a mild, slightly sweet flavor, perfect for dressings.

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Grilled Chicken and Soba Noodles With Miso Vinaigrette

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The vinaigrette doubles as a sauce for the noodles and a glaze before the chicken hits the grill. The noodle mixture and the chicken can also be made a couple of days ahead.

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Miso Aioli Dip

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All you need is a blender to serve this miso aioli dip with your next platter of fresh crudités.

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Miso Bloody Mary

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Give your Bloody Mary some salty, savory umami flair by adding a teaspoon of miso paste.

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Seared Sirloin Steak Bites with Miso Butter and Rice

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Tip: No need to melt the butter for the miso mixture—the hot cooked steak will melt the sauce just enough to give each piece of steak a nice coating. To help save time, prepare miso, cook steak, and roast veggies while the rice cooks.

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Miso Soup with Tofu

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The Japanese often begin their day with a warm bowl of miso soup. But it's good anytime—especially if you're feeling sick. If you have the Japanese pantry staples miso, kombu (kelp), and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes or tuna flakes) on hand, the soup is ready in less than 15 minutes. The original is full of savory, umami flavor but also high in sodium, so we've cut back a bit on the miso and bonito flakes.

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Sautéed Green Beans with Miso Butter

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Super savory miso elevates crisp beans beyond their humble goodness.

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Miso Chicken

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Miso sometimes glazes fish, but here it’s used as a marinade and a glaze for chicken. Along with sour rice vinegar, salty soy sauce, sweet honey, and spicy chile paste, the umami taste of white miso completely transforms plain pan-roasted chicken breasts into a dish of well-balanced flavors and aromas.

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Miso Citrus Vinaigrette

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Another reason we love miso: It's versatile—a lovely addition to soups, marinades, grains, and dressings, like this Miso Citrus Vinaigrette.

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Salmon with Spinach Salad and Miso Vinaigrette

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The gingery vinaigrette in this dish is also delicious with a steak salad. Wild Alaskan salmon is a sure sustainable choice. Avoid farmed salmon.

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Miso-Glazed Salmon with Wilted Spinach

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This Asian-inspired fish is a great weeknight meal, and you can save more time by purchasing pretoasted sesame seeds. Look for them in the spice aisle.

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Soba Noodles with Miso-Glazed Tofu and Vegetables

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Soba noodles lose about 80% of their sodium when cooked in unsalted water. Rinse and drain the soba thoroughly after cooking to remove any lingering salt.

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Grilled Miso-Marinated Filet Mignon

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The sweet, nutty marinade gives this choice cut of beef just the right amount of Asian flair. Enjoy this weeknight recipe for just over 200 calories.

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Ginger Beef Salad with Miso Vinaigrette

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Skip the grated cheese and croutons and serve an Asian-inspired salad with homemade seven-ingredient vinaigrette. Serve with soba noodles, followed by dessert.

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Grilled Maine Lobster Tails with Miso Butter

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The Brombergs (Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas) fondly recall eating steamed lobsters at the beach on Long Island. Their modern twist is grilled lobster with miso butter. Miso brings salty umami notes to the sweet, succulent lobster.

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Sesame-Miso Cucumber Salad

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This summer-friendly, no-cook Asian cucumber salad recipe works best with white miso for its mild and sweet flavor. Serve this simple side dish alongside our Grilled Chicken and Soba Noodles with Miso Vinaigrette.

 

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Shrimp with Miso-Ginger Sauce

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Try this simple shrimp dinner with Cucumber and Shaved Carrot Salad for a meal that comes together in a flash.

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Miso Grilled Vegetables

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Miso adds worlds of savory depth to fresh grilled vegetables.

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Miso Chicken with Brown Rice

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rojadecabeza found a new use for the household rice cooker. "I used my rice steamer and cooked the chicken and rice at the same time with the chicken in the veggie basket. The chicken was very juicy; my husband loved it!"

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    1 of 35 Red Miso Shrimp Bisque
    2 of 35 Miso Ranch Dip
    3 of 35 Miso Deviled Eggs
    4 of 35 Pasta with Miso Cream Sauce
    5 of 35 Oatmeal-Raisin Skillet Cookie with Miso-Caramel Sauce
    6 of 35 Slow Cooker Beef Lettuce Wraps with Quick Pickles
    7 of 35 Parsnip Ribbons with Miso Vinaigrette
    8 of 35 Grilled Eggplant Planks With Miso Aioli
    9 of 35 Miso Caramel Sauce
    10 of 35 Edamame Hummus with Miso and Sesame
    11 of 35 Soba-Edamame Noodle Bowl
    12 of 35 Brown Rice Bowl with Miso, Poached Egg, and Kale-Radish Slaw
    13 of 35 Miso Roasted Cauliflower
    14 of 35 Vegan Miso Pesto
    15 of 35 Meltingly Tender Chicken with Miso, Ginger, and Carrots
    16 of 35 Scrambled Eggs and Miso
    17 of 35 Savory Buttermilk Ranch
    18 of 35 Grilled Chicken and Soba Noodles With Miso Vinaigrette
    19 of 35 Miso Aioli Dip
    20 of 35 Miso Bloody Mary
    21 of 35 Seared Sirloin Steak Bites with Miso Butter and Rice
    22 of 35 Miso Soup with Tofu
    23 of 35 Sautéed Green Beans with Miso Butter
    24 of 35 Miso Chicken
    25 of 35 Miso Citrus Vinaigrette
    26 of 35 Salmon with Spinach Salad and Miso Vinaigrette
    27 of 35 Miso-Glazed Salmon with Wilted Spinach
    28 of 35 Soba Noodles with Miso-Glazed Tofu and Vegetables
    29 of 35 Grilled Miso-Marinated Filet Mignon
    30 of 35 Ginger Beef Salad with Miso Vinaigrette
    31 of 35 Grilled Maine Lobster Tails with Miso Butter
    32 of 35 Sesame-Miso Cucumber Salad
    33 of 35 Shrimp with Miso-Ginger Sauce
    34 of 35 Miso Grilled Vegetables
    35 of 35 Miso Chicken with Brown Rice

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