If you haven’t unlocked the magical powers of miso, then these recipes will show you how amazing this paste can be. Anytime you want to add salt to a meal, consider adding miso paste instead. It accomplishes a similar purpose as salt but comes with all these amazing umami-rich flavors that add so much depth to a dish. Miso should also be in every vegan’s toolkit since it adds a buttery texture to a dish without any dairy. If you’re intrigued, then read on! Here are 25 of my favorite miso recipes that will leave you stocking up on the fabulous fermented paste.
Delicious Miso Recipes To Try Tonight
1. Miso Salmon
This miso salmon recipe is so easy, you’ll wonder why you never discovered it before! To make this recipe, you have to marinate salmon filets in a miso marinade. This adds such a nice salty touch of umami to the dish, making it taste out of this world. It pairs perfectly with Japanese ginger rice and makes a great weeknight meal.
2. Miso Soup
Miso soup is one of my favorite parts of dining at a sushi restaurant. It’s such a heart-warming elixir that warms you down to your toes. It’s also so easy to make authentic Japanese miso soup at home! All you need is dashi, miso, and water to make your miso dreams come true.
3. Spicy Miso Pasta
If you’ve never tried miso in pasta, then hold on to your horses because this recipe will blow your mind. This spicy miso pasta is creamy, garlicky, and infused with so many delicious flavors. Best of all, it’s dairy-free and egg-free, making this a suitable dish for vegans and omnivores alike. In 15 minutes, you can achieve pasta perfection with this flavorful dish.
4. Pumpkin Miso Pasta
You might not think about pumpkin and miso as a natural combination. But this dynamic duo will give you a run for your money. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free and so easy to make. All you have to do is add your ingredients to a pan, reduce it, and add pasta. All it takes is five ingredients to create this fall feast of a meal.
5. Creamy Garlic Miso Noodles
Okay, how amazing do these noodles look? If you’re like me and carbs are your love language, these creamy garlic miso noodles are a dream come true. It’s also a super simple dish that will warm you up on a cold winter’s eve.
6. Miso Chicken
This miso chicken is a crowd-pleasing dish that will make waves at your next dinner party. Each bite is moist, flavorful, and packed with so much deliciousness. All it’s missing is a side of rice to make this a complete dinner.
7. All-Purpose Miso Meat Sauce
This all-purpose miso meat sauce is the perfect condiment to spice up any meal. All you have to do is cook up some ground meat with various seasonings. Your whole kitchen will be enveloped with savory aromas of ginger, garlic, and onions.
8. Spicy Miso Beef Noodles
If you’re a fan of spaghetti bolognese, these spicy miso beef noodles will rock your world. They look and taste similar to the latter Italian classic, but with a bigger spice and flavor punch in every bite. You can create this sensational dish in only 30 minutes, making it a wonderful weeknight dinner for those busy, hectic nights.
9. Miso Marinated Steak Tips
If you’re looking for something salty, sweet, and savory, you’re in the right place. These miso-marinated steak tips have a lot going for them in the flavor department and are also super easy to prepare. Sometimes when you read marinate, you think, “ugh this is going to take forever.” But these steak tips soak up the tasty miso marinate in no time. This is one stunning recipe that makes a great app and main course alike.
10. Miso Honey Garlic Shrimp
If you’re a fan of shrimp, you’ll fall in love with this recipe. Each bite is juicy, bursting with sweet, savory flavors that will leave you wanting more. I mean, where can you go wrong with honey and garlic? It’s always a winning combination in my book.
11. Grilled Miso Shrimp
Do you want to revamp the classic summer barbecue? These grilled miso shrimp are about to rock your world. Each shrimp is marinated in a rich miso sauce, then charred to perfection. Each bite is exploding with citrus lime, fresh ginger, and a savory garlicky finish.
12. Miso-Glazed Chilean Sea Bass
This buttery Chilean sea bass will melt in your mouth with its amazing silky texture. When prepping this amazing meal, you impart so many umami flavors into the fish that it contrasts nicely with the soy sauce and vinegar. The best part about it is the broiled finish, which leaves it perfectly burnt and crispy on the outside.
13. Nobu’s Miso-Marinated Black Cod
Okay, have you ever seen a better looking piece of fish? If you’ve never tried black cod before, then this recipe will knock your socks off. Black cod is known for becoming incredibly buttery when cooked, so you’re not gonna want to miss this. To achieve this perfect meal, create a marinade three days in advance so that the fish can take a long bath in the savory flavors.
14. Creamy Miso Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Lettuce wraps are one of my favorite summer meals. One bite out of this recipe and you’ll understand why. Not only are these wraps fresh-to-death, but they also carry an amazing miso flavor in every nibble. In this recipe, you’ll bring together this unlikely combo of ingredients: miso, peanut butter, chili-spiced chicken, and grapes. You might be wondering about the end result, but let me tell you, it’s divine.
15. Miso Stir-Fry
If you’re looking for a buttery noodle dish without using any actual butter, then give this recipe a try. The best part about miso is that it adds a rich, salty, buttery texture to anything you use it in. This makes it perfect for vegan meals. This miso stir-fry showcases how a vegan meal can appeal to plant-eaters and omnivores alike. Each bite contains so much yum that you’ll want to go back for seconds.
16. Miso Tofu
If you ever want to make tofu so much better, toss it into a marinade. It’s one of the secret weapons I learned over the years and let me tell you, I won’t be going back. Marinating tofu adds so much more deliciousness to the soy product, which enhances your whole entire meal. This miso tofu uses a miso-based marinade to infuse so many delicious flavors into every bite.
17. Miso Ginger Pork
This miso ginger pork is the perfect mix of flavors combined into one tasty meal. Each bite is brimming with umami-rich miso, spicy ginger, and savory soy sauce. The thinly sliced pork fries up so wonderfully, making this one flavor-infused dish.
18. Miso Minced Pork Stir-Fry
This miso minced pork is perfect with steamed white rice or stir-fried noodles to make it a delicious, complete meal. There’s no need to travel to your local carry-out joint when you can easily make this takeout staple at home. Plus, you probably already have most of the ingredients in your pantry, making this an accessible meal with a huge payoff.
19. Miso Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables
If you’re searching for a new side dish to light up Thanksgiving dinner, then these miso-glazed root veggies will do the trick. This recipe is the perfect example of fall fare, and best of all it’s also vegan and requires zero oil. You give these roasted veggies a healthy coating of the umami-rich miso glaze that adds so many salty, sweet flavors. Each forkful is a wonderful taste of the harvest season.
20. Miso Grilled Vegetables
Your summer cookout will not be complete without these miso grilled veggies. If you’re ready to break out the barbecue this summer season, consider giving these bad boys a try. They make the perfect accompaniment to burgers, hot dogs, you name it! Each bite will have you reminiscing about your favorite grilled veggies. But the twist of miso adds a whole new level of delish.
21. Miso Butter Spaghetti Noodles
Do you want to taste umami-heaven? If you’ve tried miso and butter together, then you know what I’m talking about. This miso butter spaghetti recipe is a breathtaking representation showing that sometimes simplicity is key. The sauce consists of relatively few ingredients but creates such a masterpiece of a meal. Think spaghetti bolognese, but subbing tomato sauce for miso.
22. Miso Fried Rice
Fried rice was one of my go-to meals in college, but recipes like this one take it to a whole new culinary level. Who knew that such an easy dish could be so jam-packed full of flavor? The savory sauce adds so many tantalizing tastes, and the eggs bring a level of creaminess to this dish that is unparalleled.
23. Brown Rice Miso Salad
If you’re looking for a new twist on the timeless pasta salad, then this recipe will revolutionize your work lunches. This brown rice miso salad can be served hot or cold, and only takes 30 minutes to make from start to finish. Each bite is packed full of heartiness and umami-rich flavor that will leave you going back for seconds.
24. Chickpea Miso Vegetable Stew
Wanna cozy up to a bowl of hearty warmth? Then this chickpea miso stew will rock your world. Each spoonful of this magnificent stew will leave you feeling comforted and satisfied. The rich, savory flavors go easy on the palate, and the veggies add a healthy dose of vitamins. This is a rich, delicious stew that packs a powerful punch in the coziness department.
25. Vegan Lasagna Bolognese
Wanna know the secret ingredient to creating the best vegan lasagna? You guessed it, miso! Not only does miso add such an incredible flavor to this dish, but it’s also responsible for the buttery texture in every bite. This recipe might be a little ingredient-heavy, but let me tell you, it’s so worth it. Click on a star to rate it!
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