Miso Paste

• To make miso soup: Miso paste is the key ingredient in authentic Japanese miso soup, adding a rich and savory broth base often combined with tofu, seaweed, and vegetables. - To create flavorful marinades: Miso paste can be used to create savory marinades for meats, poultry, and fish, tenderizing the proteins and infusing them with a deep umami flavor during grilling or roasting. - To enhance sauces and dressings: Incorporating miso paste into sauces and dressings provides a complex and salty depth, elevating simple preparations like salad dressings, stir-fry sauces, and glazes for roasted vegetables. - To add depth to ramen broth: A small amount of miso paste can be added to ramen broth to create a richer and more complex flavor profile, complementing the other ingredients and adding an extra layer of umami. - To make glaze for fish: Miso glaze can be made with miso paste, mirin, sake and sugar. This glaze gives the fish a unique rich flavor and beautiful golden color.

• Rich source of probiotics, promoting gut health and improved digestion.
• Contains essential amino acids, vital for muscle repair and overall bodily function.
• May help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.
• Provides antioxidants that combat free radicals and support immune function.
• Offers essential minerals like manganese, copper, and vitamin K.

Miso paste is best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Properly stored, it can last for many months, even years. The color may darken over time, but this does not affect its quality or flavor. You can also store miso in the freezer to extend its shelf life indefinitely; it won't freeze solid due to its high salt content.