Miso is fermented soybean paste. It’s made by introducing a mold spore grown on grains called koji (which is also used in the process of fermenting soy sauce, sake, and rice vinegar) to mashed ...

Miso is a staple in Japanese cuisine that is used to make miso soup. Miso is a paste of wonders: This special, salty, and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pretty much everyone has heard of miso soup. It's ubiquitous at Japanese restaurants and a common starter at vegan or other eateries as well.

Most Americans have been introduced to miso, the traditional Japanese fermented soybean paste, in the form of the ubiquitous soup, served as the first course in most Japanese restaurants. In the ...