Miso is an authentic Japanese seasoning in a form of paste that is well known for its delicious taste, and also its health benefits. Miso is made by adding salt and koji into steamed soybeans, rice, or barley. In Japan, there are various types of miso that are different based on the regions where they are produced.
When Miso is mentioned, Miso Soup usually would be automatically popped into people’s minds. But do you know that there are a lot more dishes that can be made with Miso? In this article, we would like to show you how to make an all-purpose miso sauce.
But before that, You might want to know more about Miso such as its health benefits, miso types, or how to make it at home, we recommend you to check our following articles:
All-Purpose Miso Sauce Recipe
Before we make this miso sauce, let us show you reasons why you would love this all-purpose miso sauce recipe!
First, this sauce recipe is easy and fast to make but has a long shelf life. If you store it well in the fridge, it could last up to 2 months.
Second, It is also really convenient that you can make simple glazes, marinades, dressings, or even dipping sauces. You can add it to meat, vegetables, and any other foods or ingredients as you like! You can even get a lot more variety of homemade sauce with varying flavors by using different miso. Mild, sweet, anything you like.
Third, It has an authentic Japanese taste, but because this is a homemade sauce, You can make it free of processed ingredients and MSG (monosodium glutamate).
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s make this homemade all-purpose miso sauce with us!
Homemade Miso Sauce (All-Purpose)
Ingredients
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in a pan. Then Whisk all together until it is mixed well.
- Boil the sauce mixture over medium heat.
- When the sauce mixture is bubbling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes until it is thickened.
- The Miso Sauce is ready to use.
- If you do not consume it directly, please keep in the airtight container. You can store it in the refrigerator up to 2 months.
Other Recipes Using Miso
As we mentioned before that there are a lot more Japanese dishes that can be made with Miso. Check these following articles to find out more recipes:
Recommended Miso Product
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