All-Purpose Miso Sauce Recipe (Glaze and Marinade)

Homemade miso sauce in a small white cup resting on a gray plate.

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All-Purpose Miso Sauce Recipe (Glaze and Marinade)

This miso sauce is a versatile Japanese condiment full of rich umami flavor that's well-balanced with notes of savory, tangy, and sweet. In this homemade sauce, we create a harmonious blend with white miso, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar. Whether you're a fan of Japanese cuisine or simply looking to add bold flavor to your cooking, this versatile sauce will become your go-to condiment for rice, noodles, vegetables, or fish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Seasoning

Cuisine: Japanese

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 57kcal

Author: MaryAnne

Ingredients

¼ cup white miso paste
3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons water

Instructions

Add all of your ingredients into a small mixing bowl and whisk until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Keeps for about 3 weeks when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Notes

Storage: Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

How to freeze: This sauce freezes really well! Pour it into a freezer-safe container and store it for up to 3 months. To thaw, place it in the fridge overnight. Whisk it for a minute or so to help re-emulsify it before serving.

It gets better with age. Like a lot of sauces, this gets better as the days go by and the flavors mingle together. Make it a few days in advance to let the flavors meld together.

Use white miso. As mentioned above, miso paste comes in a couple of different varieties. However, for this recipe, you should use white miso, which has a milder flavor.

Choose the consistency. Your sauce will be fairly thin. However, you can make it even thinner by adding an additional tablespoon of water if you prefer. This will also dilute the flavor.

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