Miko Brand Shiro Miso Paste 500g

Master the delicate art of Kansai-region cuisine with this premium sweet white miso – aged just 3 months for a mellow, slightly fruity flavor profile perfect for soups, marinades, and glazes. Miko’s artisanal koji fermentation delivers 40% less salt than red miso while packing umami richness.

Why Shiro Miso?
⚪ Lighter Taste – Ideal for dressings & delicate dishes
🍎 Natural Sweetness – From longer rice koji fermentation
⏱ Quick-Maturing – Ready in 1/3 the time of aged miso

Essential Uses:
✔ Misoshiru (classic white miso soup)
✔ Saikyo-yaki (Kyoto-style fish marinade)
✔ Nasu dengaku (eggplant glaze)
✔ Salad dressings

500g Tub = 30+ Servings

Basic Miso Soup:

1. Dissolve 1 tbsp in 200ml dashi

2. Add tofu/wakame

3. Heat to 60°C (never boil)

Ingredients:
Rice, soybeans, salt, koji culture

Storage:
Refrigerate after opening (6 months)

Chef’s Secrets:
• Breakthrough Marinade: 2:1:1 miso-mirin-sake
• Modern Twist: Whisk with olive oil for dip
• Fermentation Gold: Scrape koji crystals for amazake

Certifications:
JAS Organic, Vegan

"The secret behind Kyoto’s famous sweet miso cod!"

Note:
• Natural color darkens with age
• Contains live enzymes – stir before use
• Not for canning (active culture)