Ferments & funk · Paste

White miso

Also called shiro miso, sweet white miso, saikyo miso, light miso

Short-fermented pale miso with plenty of rice koji; mild, sweet and creamy, for dressings, light soups and miso-glazed fish.

VeganVegetarianDairy-freeContains: soy

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodMixed miso

    Saltier, darker and less sweet; use a little less. (use 0.75× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchRed miso

    Much saltier and stronger; use half and add a pinch of sugar. (use 0.5× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchShio koji

    Salty-sweet umami for marinades and dressings, but no soybean body.

Cook with White miso