味噌
miso
Translations
1.
miso
2.
soybean paste
Notes
Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning produced by fermenting soybeans with salt and kōji (a type of fungus). It is a staple ingredient in Japanese cuisine and is most commonly used in miso soup. There are various types of miso, differing in flavor, texture, and color, often depending on the region of Japan they originate from.
Tags
#food
#Japanese cuisine
#fermentation
Examples
味噌汁を毎朝飲みます。
Miso shiru o maiasa nomimasu.
I drink miso soup every morning.
味噌は発酵食品です。
Miso wa hakkō shokuhin desu.
Miso is a fermented food.