Trader Joe’s Rants & Raves (mostly raves, a few rants)

“With a lighter sweeter flavor than other miso pastes, this tasty miso offers nutty, sweet umami to any dish”

This is very nice white miso paste which is not as strong/salty as many Japanese miso’s so a bit easier to use just as is out of the tube.

This is a light miso and I really like this to cook fish (or chicken) usually broiled. I used it recently on salmon and mahi mahi and it worked great with both of these. Coat the fish with a layer of this white miso, then let it marinate it for about 30 minutes or more. Broil (bake) the fish as usual (but keep a close eye on it as the miso browns easily). When it’s golden brown remove and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

This light white miso adds really delicious flavor.

Optional: Mix up a bit more of the miso with a little honey and lemon juice to make a light glaze. During the last minute or so of cooking, take out the fish or chicken. Spread on the glaze and let it cook for 30-60 seconds. You can also serve this miso glaze mix as a sauce alongside.

In addition to fish I find the miso marinade works just as well using chicken and broiling it. It can also be used in soups, as well as in salad dressings, add to ramen or noodles, etc. A little miso added to some butter is great with veggies and other things. I bet it works well even with TOFU.

TJ’s White Miso comes in a handy squeeze pouch. I find this very convenient and easy to work with to be able to squeeze out some quickly, and its much more convenient compared to the 1 lb tubs of miso I usually buy from a Japanese market. Frankly I usually find one of those tubs somewhere at the back of my fridge which maybe expired six months back (but honestly Japanese miso is so salty it doesn’t really go bad, it can last a year easily)

Trader Joe’s Miso Paste is $2.99 (5.3 oz) I would buy this again.

“Trader Joe’s White Miso Paste is made of fermented rice and soybeans, and like many fantastic, fermented foods, it has a complex flavor—a mix of savory, salty, and umami. Our supplier is a 5th generation miso maker in Japan. Their process involves a shorter-than-standard fermentation period to yield a delicate, umami flavor, making this a very versatile Miso. Most commonly used in savory preparations, White Miso adds depth to soups, sauces, and dressings. You can use it in marinades for meats, fish, and tofu, or as a dip”

https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/white-miso-paste-073814