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Miso

miso (fermented soybean paste)

noun MEE-zoh Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Origin: from Japanese

Usage Note

Miso is the Japanese fermented paste of soybeans and salt, increasingly used in German cooking. Weißes Miso (white) is sweet and mild; dunkles Miso is saltier and more intense. Used in soups, marinades, and dressings.

Examples

"Eine einfache Misosuppe lässt sich in wenigen Minuten zubereiten."

Natural Translation

A simple miso soup can be prepared in a few minutes.

Literal Translation

A simple miso-soup lets itself in few minutes prepare.

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