Make Miso Soup & 8 Other Miso Recipes For Absolute Umami Bliss

Miso, a luscious paste crafted from fermented soybeans, salt, and koji, transcends its traditional role in soups. Distinctively rich, savoury, and slightly sweet, miso is a recurring star in prime Japanese dishes and has become synonymous with umami excellence. Discover how else you can incorporate this deep and delightfully funky condiment into our array of fusion miso recipes for a unique and satisfying meal.

1. Miso Udon Soup

Healthy and light, but nonetheless inviting, this Japanese miso udon is a warm and inviting meal with hearty additions of mushroom, bok choy and tofu.

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2. Miso Beef Short Rib & Pumpkin Hotpot

A steamy and savoury bowl of hotpot can be very restoring after a long and exhausting day outside. Plop in some beef short-ribs for the heat to work its magic, resulting in succulent and fall-off-the-bone meat that only adds on to the robust tastes of chicken stock, pumpkin, miso and more.

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3. Roasted Cauliflower With Miso Glaze

A veggie dish doesn’t get more charming than a whole roasted cauliflower sitting in a delectable concoction of miso, syrup, ginger and garlic for maximum umami.

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4. Miso Noodle Hotpot

This miso hotpot featuring soba noodles is an easy solution for a comforting and easy weeknight meal. The Japanese-inspired recipe also gives a choice of protein between ocean trout, chicken thighs and tofu – depending on whether you’re feeling for a more luxurious treat or a hearty dish.

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5. Miso Broth With Tamari Pumpkin & Noodles

Serve up a tantalising meal with this miso broth and noodles dish, which is perfect for more than just meatless Mondays. It comes with delicious pumpkin roasted to tender perfection, complete with a sprinkle of seaweed for additional savoury flavours. You can even add flatbread for more carbs to fuel you up for the day.

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6. Miso Roast Sprout & Eggplant Salad

This quirky salad will be the talking point of your next meal. Think miso-glazed eggplants and caramelised brussels sprouts with a sprinkling of tangy pomegranate seeds and a subtle chilli kick. Yums!

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7. Avocado & Miso Mash Bruschetta

Bread has always been a breakfast staple for its carbs to give your morning an easy jump start. Add a delicious twist while keeping healthy with a spread of miso, alongside avocado, rocket leaves, capsicum and tomatoes!

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8. Teriyaki Chicken Salad Rolls

These teriyaki-marinated chicken tenderloins are carefully served between crusty baguette slices, rolled up with avocado, cucumber, lettuce and creamy miso sauce. For that final finishing touch, drizzle with lemon for a hint of zest and sprinkle with mint for a refreshing aftertaste.

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