Umami-packed miso is good for more than just soup. Mix a little into ground beef for a savory burger, or whisk into a cobbler topping for an unexpected kick. (Try it!) In our May issue, we asked four chefs to share out-of-the-box ways to use this go-to condiment. Here we round out that list with six more recipes from the BA archives.
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"At Linger, we make jam with miso," says Denver-based chef Justin Cucci. "It's delicious with pork but is especially tasty on bread with cream cheese." Get the recipe: Apricot-Miso Jam
"I use miso as a unique salt. It adds depth to even simple preparations, like this compound butter," says chef Patrick Fleming of Boke Bowl in Portland, OR. Get the recipe: Green Beans with Miso Butter
"Miso is a quick way to add exotic flavor to your everyday cooking," says chef John Anderes of Telegraph in Chicago. Get the recipe: Miso Clam Chowder
Masten Lake has since closed, but this recipe is a keeper. "Miso paste gives this quick pan sauce the depth of flavor you'd get from a long, slow-cooked broth," former chef Angelo Romano told us. Get the recipe: Pasta with Pancetta and Miso
Drizzle this gingery-sweet beauty over crisp lettuces, avocado, grain salads, or grilled tofu. Get the recipe: Miso, Carrot, and Sesame Dressing
Yes, miso in cobbler! It's the secret savory ingredient in the topping. Get the recipe: Warm Apple Cobbler
Red miso goes into these chicken meatballs, giving them that authentic yakitori-joint flavor. Get the recipe: Tsukune
Serve this irresistible sweet-salty dish as an hors d'oeuvre at your next party, or enjoy it over steamed rice for a "meaty" vegetarian dinner. Get the recipe: Ginger-Miso-Glazed Eggplant
Serve these sweet and savory potatoes--which have white miso whipped into them--as a side dish for pork or duck, or as a main course with a salad on the side. Get the recipe: Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Bacon-Sesame Brittle
The secret ingredient in Tony Maws of Craigie on Main's cover-worthy burger? Red miso in the meat mixture. Get the recipe: Triple-Beef Cheeseburgers with Spiced Ketchup and Red Vinegar Pickles
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