Miso

December 14, 2011

Ingredients

Bland
Miso tends to lose its flavor with age. How long has that container been lurking in the back of your fridge? For now, as long as you’re not making miso soup (if you are, then stop reading this and go to the store to buy some fresh miso), use the bland miso that you have, but try boosting its flavor with some soy sauce, black bean sauce, or sesame oil or paste.

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