This traditional Japanese fermented soybean paste is packed with gut friendly probiotics. It's often quite salty, so a little goes a long way in adding a rich umami flavor to many dishes. A comforting classic look up a recipe for miso soup. It usually includes miso paste, tofu, dashi stock, and dehydrated seaweed. You can also use miso in a coleslaw dressing Mix a spoonful of miso paste with rice vinegar thinly sliced Asian pear, pickled ginger and toasted sesame seeds. To make a flavorful glaze whisk together equal parts miso paste rice, wine, vinegar, and maple syrup. Add a dash of hot sauce for a delicious glaze on salmon or roasted vegetables.