A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
A thick beige to light-yellow paste, usually smooth or finely textured.
In the kitchen
Used to season sauces, including some Taiwanese oyster-omelet sauces.
Contains soy. Formulas vary: some add alcohol or fish-based dashi. Check the label; pale color alone does not establish a vegetarian or alcohol-free product.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有白味噌吗？
Does this dish contain White miso?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
