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 ...

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 ...