red miso
Dark Japanese condiment
Red miso is a variety of Japanese fermented soybean paste aged longer than white or yellow miso, resulting in a deeper color and more intense, saltier flavor.
It's preferred for hearty dishes like stews and braises: The recipe calls for red miso rather than white.
Also called aka miso.
- fermentedTransformed by microbial action
- fermented soybeansCultured soy preparation
- soybeanProtein-rich Asian legume
- soybean pasteFermented legume condiment
- umamiFifth taste sensation
umami bomb · paste · salty · earthy · barley · koji · Japanese · Japanese cuisine · soup · broth · dashi · savory · aged · rich · dark · robust · marinade · glaze