Use miso paste in soups, broths, as a glaze or in dressings; or use it in Jamie's gorgeous Seared sesame tuna recipe from 5 Ingredients – Quick & Easy Food. Miso also goes really well with aubergine, mushrooms or tofu. Miso is also very good for you: it's a great source of antioxidants, dietary fibre and protein.

What is miso and how do you use it?

The most common use of miso is in Japanese-style miso soup, a traditional dish that's eaten for breakfast and as a part of other meals. Miso also adds a unique burst of flavor to marinades, gravy, other soups like udon or ramen, or vegetable and tofu dishes.

What flavor does miso paste add?

Miso paste is prized for its ability to add complex, savory flavor to soups, dressings, sauces, and pickles. We also love it on broiled salmon andglazed chicken and have found that it can contribute incredible depth to nontraditional applications like braised potatoes and turkey burgers.