mei6 zang1味噌
Jyutpingmei6 zang1
Yalemeih jāng
Definition
Miso; a salty Japanese seasoning paste made from fermented soybeans.
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How it's used
Borrowed directly from Japanese, this term is almost exclusively used in the context of Japanese cuisine. It is rarely used to describe local Chinese fermented bean pastes, for which terms like 麵豉 or 豆瓣醬 are preferred. When ordering, it is common to hear it paired with specific dishes like 湯 or 拉麵.
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hap6盒haphExamples
This bowl of miso soup is very flavorful.
Do you like eating miso ramen?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 麵豉, which refers to the traditional Chinese fermented soybean paste. While they are similar in origin, they have distinct flavor profiles and are used in different culinary traditions.
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