Discover new ways to cook with miso paste with these easy and delicious recipes using miso!
Miso is one of those ingredients I always keep in my fridge. It's salty, nutty, deeply savory, and it has a way of making even the simplest dishes taste complex. While most people think of miso soup when they think of miso paste, there's so much more you can do with it.
In this roundup, I've put together my favorite miso recipes—from comforting staples like miso ramen and Japanese miso soup, to bold dishes like miso-glazed eggplant (nasu dengaku), miso beef curry, and a creamy gratin. You'll also find quick everyday recipes like miso dressing, miso flavored roasted vegetables, and simple sides that come together in minutes.
Whether you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner, a new way to use that tub of miso paste, or just want to explore more Japanese flavors at home, these recipes show just how versatile miso can be.
Soups
Main
Spicy Miso Ramen
You'll love the fiery kick in this spicy miso ramen! Topped with the best flavored ramen oil – and so easy to make at home from scratch.
Miso Kimchi Ramen
Topped with bean sprouts, sweet corn, toasted garlic, and scallion oil – this kimchi ramen is proof that you can enjoy restaurant quality ramen at home.
Quick Miso Ramen
This is an easy miso ramen recipe that only takes 20 minutes to make from start to finish!
Miso Salmon
My simple mixture of miso paste, sake and mirin tenderizes the meat to a point where it almost melts in your mouth. It's unbelievably effective!
Miso Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy
Another miso salmon recipe using a mixture of pure maple syrup, garlic, soy sauce, and miso paste.
Served on a bed of sauteed sesame bok choy, this is one healthy and delicious Japanese inspired meal!
Miso Beef Curry
This is a simple and delicious Japanese beef curry with a hint of miso flavor for a nuttier and earthier taste.
Eggplant and Kabocha Miso Gratin
A sweet, savory and extremely satisfying recipe for eggplant and kabocha miso gratin.
Avocado Toast with Gochugaru and Miso
This smoky avocado toast with miso recipe is simple and quick, and is packed with umami and smokiness.
Roasted Delicata Squash With Miso Salsa
You're going to love the combination of sweet delicata squash, savory miso and salsa-like stuffing!
Soba Noodle Salad with Ginger Miso Dressing
Topped with colorful ingredients like tomatoes, cucumber, and mandarin oranges, this delicious soba noodle salad only takes 15 minutes to make.
Sides
Nasu Dengaku – Miso Glazed Eggplant
A classic Japanese dish, nasu dengaku with miso glaze is sweet and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes.
Szechuan Style Nasu Dengaku (Japanese Eggplant)
This Szechuan style nasu dengaku is savory, umami and nutty, and has just enough heat to warm the palate.
Tofu Dengaku (Tofu with Miso Glaze)
A simple tofu recipe with a sweet and umami based glazed, broiled to perfection.
Miso Roasted Daikon
This is a simple roasted daikon recipe that enhances the natural sweetness of radish. Brushed with a mixture of miso paste, garlic, and rosemary, it is the perfect side to pair with other rustic style dishes. The texture of this roasted daikon is what makes this dish so great. Yes, the flavor is also delicious
Corn Salad with Creamy Miso Dressing
Put a twist to those kernels with this sweet corn salad with creamy miso dressing recipe! A healthy recipe made with fat free evaporated milk instead of full fat cream which only takes 15 minutes to make from start to finish!
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus With Honey Miso Glaze
This recipe will make your family and guests go crazy! Smoky, salty and umami bacon wrapped asparagus only take 25 minutes to prepare and make the best and tastiest party snack!
Sauteed Eggplant with Spicy Miso Sauce
This sweet, savory and spicy sauteed eggplant recipe is a popular traditional appetizer served all over Japan.
Other
Miso Dressing (Japanese-Style)
This sweet and tangy miso dressing can be served with a salad or as a seasoning for your favorite protein! Only 6 ingredients needed!
Japanese pickled vegetables (tsukemono)
This is a recipe for traditional Japanese pickles, called tsukemono, using only one pickling ingredient – miso paste. You won't believe how delicious these pickles are!
