This roundup features six recipes that utilize miso paste. This umami-rich condiment is made by fermenting soybeans with salt and koji, a type of mold used to make sake and soy sauce. We always have miso in our fridge to add a boost of flavor to any meal. Choose from decadent and punchy miso strip steaks to tender miso scallops to miso caramel bread pudding.
1) Spicy Miso Chicken Soup

Feel better, boost your mood, or simply satisfy your hunger with this comfort-food favorite, spicy miso chicken noodle soup. Miso works as an umami booster, infusing this recipe with an amazing combination of sweet and savory flavors. In addition to the miso, garlic, ginger, onion, celery, and carrots enhance the soup’s taste and exude some serious aromatic-action.
2) Miso Coconut Chicken

Miso paste and coconut milk are pantry powerhouses because they’re packed with flavor and have a long shelf life. They’re perfect staples for utilizing when you’re short on ingredients, but still want a delicious meal. In this recipe we combine the miso paste and coconut milk for a simple sauce that’s ideal over juicy, perfectly cooked chicken.
3) Miso Strip Steaks

Umami-rich miso is the perfect accompaniment to hearty sous vide strip steaks. Red miso paste is aged for longer than other varieties, giving it a pungent savoriness that can handle assertive flavors like steak. A side of sugar snap peas adds a welcome sweetness that balances the savory flavors in the rest of the dish.
4) Miso Scallops with Snow Peas

Scallops are well suited to cooking sous vide. A steady and constant cooking temperature ensures that the scallops are perfectly cooked through and never overdone. The natural sweetness of the scallops makes for an ideal pairing with our savory miso dressing. A fluffy side of rice and tender snow peas round out this delicious and easy meal.
5) Miso Braised Short Ribs

These dead-simple short ribs get a flavor boost from umami-rich miso paste. Red miso works best in this recipe, as its assertive flavor can stand up to the meaty short ribs; do not substitute with white or yellow miso, which are too sweet. Serve the short ribs over rice, cauliflower mash, or pasta for a filling and delicious dinner.
6) Miso Caramel Bread Pudding

Calling all sweet-and-salty lovers! This recipe is for you. Umami-rich miso is the perfect accompaniment to sweet caramel in this decadent dessert recipe. Ultra flavorful homemade caramel is punctuated by a pop of miso and then whisked into a custard base of eggs and cream before being poured over toasted brioche.