Gluten Free Miso Paste

Gluten Free Miso Brands:

Eden Foods*, Hanamaruki, Hikari*, Kurano Kaori, Marukome, Miso Master*, Shirakiku

*Certified GF Products Available

Notes:

Miso is a fermented soybean paste that is commonly used in Japanese cooking. It’s made by inoculating soybeans with a particular mold called Koji (aka Aspergillus oryzae). Koji can be made from soybeans, rice, or barley so be sure that the miso is labeled gluten free.

Miso also comes in a variety of different flavors including (but not limited to) white, red, and awase. Each has a unique flavor so be sure to double check which type you are using!

Substitutions:

• If you’re using a small amount (~tablespoon) then consider swapping with tahini (ground sesame) paste
• If you’re using a large amount then consider swapping with soy sauce for flavor (just remember that the consistency of miso paste is very thick, and soy sauce is very thin)