If you’re not quite sure what miso even is, it is a traditional Japanese seasoning used in everything from soups to sauces to marinades. In paste form (the form used to make most miso soups), it is made, as the NY Times reports, “by fermenting grains and/or soybeans with salt and a fungus called kojikin.” So what does it taste like? “It is always salty and the light varieties-–white (shiro), yellow, and some light brown varieties–-are sweet as well.” Explains why people love miso soup so much…salty and sweet, our two favorites. Ok enough chitchat; it’s time to get cooking. Here are 8 miso soup recipe ideas to try, ranging from traditional to, well, a dish involving clams. Enjoy!
