1. a thick paste made from fermented soybeans, used as a flavoring in Japanese cooking

Examples

• She stirred miso into the hot water to make soup.
• The recipe calls for two tablespoons of miso paste.
• Miso adds a rich, salty flavor to the broth.
• The restaurant serves traditional miso soup with tofu.
• White miso has a milder taste than red miso.
• He learned to make miso from fermented soybeans.