Miso is a thick, peanut butter-like paste made by fermenting cooked soybeans with salt and a mold called koji that is made from either rice, barley or soybeans. Miso is then aged for varying lengths ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A bowl of miso soup with tofu and seaweed. - studioUP/Shutterstock There's nothing quite as soothing as a warm bowl of miso soup.

Available in a wide range of colors, textures, and flavors, miso is a type of fermented paste used in Japanese cuisine. It’s known for its ability to add some extra oomph to savory soups, sauces, and ...