Miso (Noun)
Meaning
A thick paste made from fermented soybeans and barley or rice malt; used in Japanese cooking to make soups or sauces.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- She added a spoonful of miso to the broth to give it a rich and savory flavor.
- Miso is a staple ingredient in Japanese cooking, used to make a variety of soups and sauces.
- The chef whisked together miso, soy sauce, and sake to create a marinade for the grilled salmon.
- The instant noodles came with a packet of miso seasoning that added depth and umami flavor to the broth.
- After moving to Japan, she developed a taste for the hearty miso soup served at the local ramen shop.