Even though I have enjoyed countless bowls of miso soup, I never gave much thought to the key ingredient in that comforting broth: miso paste. That is, until I started cooking professionally. I dove ...

Often playing a supporting role to salty, sour, sweet, and bitter, umami, also known as the fifth taste, infuses dishes with savory, meaty flavor. One of our favorite sources of umami is miso, a key ...

In recent years, miso, or fermented soybean paste, has become a rather common pantry staple, used to bring saltiness, earthiness, and funkiness to whatever it touches, whether soups, dressings, sauces ...

Here's a handy guide to the three of the most common types of miso you'll find in the grocery store, and how to use them. What it is: White miso (which is actually light yellow in color) is made with ...