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10 Delicious Ways to Use Miso Paste in Your Cooking

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Food Network Canada Editors

Add a burst of Asian flavour to your meal with one simple ingredient. Discover new ways to enjoy miso with these tasty recipes for vegetables, seafood, beef, soup and salad dressings.

  • Shrimp Fritters With Yuzu Mayo
     
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    Shrimp Fritters With Yuzu Mayo

    <p>These fritters come together quickly with the help of your food processor. Just peel, pulse and fry your way to tasty appetizers or a delicious lunch.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/shrimp-fritters-with-yuzu-mayo/14063/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Shrimp Fritters With Yuzu Mayo<strong></a></p>
  • Carrot, Spinach and Freekeh Salad With Miso Vinaigrette
     
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    Carrot, Spinach and Freekeh Salad With Miso Vinaigrette

    <p>Bring a burst of umami to your salad with this sweet and creamy miso vinaigrette. Equal parts lemon juice, rice vinegar and white miso make for a simple and satisfying dressing.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/carrot-spinach-and-freekeh-salad-with-a-miso-vinaigrette/14069/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Carrot, Spinach and Freekeh Salad With Miso Vinaigrette<strong></a></p>
  • Miso and Citrus Glazed Pork Tenderloin
     
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    Miso and Citrus Glazed Pork Tenderloin

    <p>Salty red miso paste, Japan’s most popular kind, is combined with sweet honey, hot mustard, orange and lemon juice to create a pork glaze that is the perfect balance of spicy, salty, sour and sweet.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/miso-and-citrus-glazed-pork-tenderloin-with-roasted-brussels-sprouts-and-apples/14366/" target="_blank"><strong>Miso and Citrus Glazed Pork Tenderloin<strong></a></p>
  • Mellow White Miso Soup With Cod and Baby Bok Choy
     
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    Mellow White Miso Soup With Cod and Baby Bok Choy

    <p>Get a double dose of miso in this light, humble soup that packs superstar flavour from fresh herbs, creamy cod and a squirt of Sriracha.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/mellow-white-miso-soup-with-cod-baby-bok-choy-sriracha-and-lime/15198/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Mellow White Miso Soup With Cod and Baby Bok Choy<strong></a></p>
  • Miso Marinated Baby Back Ribs
     
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    Miso Marinated Baby Back Ribs

    <p>If you like your ribs sweet and spicy, this mouthwatering miso marinade is just what you are looking for. Rich, flavourful dark miso, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, orange juice and a touch of vinegar make for a mouthwatering combination that seeps into the ribs as they are slow-cooked.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/miso-marinated-baby-back-ribs/9598/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Roger Mooking's Miso Marinated Baby Back Ribs<strong></a></p>
  • Warm Mushroom Salad With Truffle Miso Vinaigrette
     
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    Warm Mushroom Salad With Truffle Miso Vinaigrette

    <p>Arugula, kale, mushrooms, scallion, chilis and extra-firm tofu sautéed until crisp make up this scrumptious salad topped with a truffle miso vinaigrette.</p> <p>Get this recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/warm-mushroom-salad-with-truffle-miso-vinaigrette/15904/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Warm Mushroom Salad With Truffle Miso Vinaigrette</strong></a></p>
  • Soba Noodle Bowl With Garlic Shrimp and Miso Dressing
     
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    Soba Noodle Bowl With Garlic Shrimp and Miso Dressing

    <p>This noodle bowl is light and refreshing, with components that are steamed, marinated, fresh and sautéed, all on one delicious plate.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/global-eats/blog/fresh-soba-noodle-bowl-with-garlic-shrimp-miso-dressing-34884/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Soba Noodle Bowl With Garlic Shrimp and Miso Dressing</strong></a></p>
  • Gourmet Miso Caramel Popcorn
     
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    Gourmet Miso Caramel Popcorn

    <p>Bring your kernels up a notch with a little bit of white miso. This gourmet snack recipe uses less than 10 ingredients, takes only 30 minutes to prepare and is oh-so delicious.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/halloween/blog/halloween-at-home-miso-caramel-corn/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Gourmet Miso Caramel Popcorn</strong></a></p>
  • Miso Meal in a Bowl
     
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    Miso Meal in a Bowl

    <p>This scrumptious bowl is the perfect weekday lunch or easy dinner recipe. Complete with sweet potato, broccoli, vermicelli noodles, smoked tofu and a homemade miso mushroom broth, it's nutritious, delicious and easy to whip up.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/miso-meal-in-a-bowl/18142/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Miso Meal in a Bowl</strong></a></p>
  • Miso Caramel Cracker Cookies
     
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    Miso Caramel Cracker Cookies

    <p>Miso paste isn't just for savoury dishes! This scrumptious cookie recipe uses just seven ingredients — including white miso paste. Bet you can't just have one.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/miso-caramel-cracker-cookies/23382/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Molly Yeh's Miso Caramel Cracker Cookies</strong></a></p>
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