38 best miso recipes for rich, umami-packed dishes

Fry shredded chicken in miso and gochujang and add to this nutritious broth for a gut-friendly meal

Pile this up on a platter for an effortless garden lunch. It’s lovely served at room temperature with some rice or noodles

Turn a storecupboard staple into a twist on this popular brunch dish, livened up with sesame seeds and spring onions

Eating healthily doesn't have to mean compromising on good food. This miso-glazed sea bass with ginger greens is quick and easy to make and under 300 calories

Make the most of this underused root vegetable with a rich soup. White miso adds extra umami and balances the earthy celeriac and sweet maple syrup. Swap the double cream for a plant-based cream to make this vegan

Fibre-rich cauliflower is roasted in a miso dressing – also filled with probiotics – and turned into a rustic salad with pickled onions and lentils. It's delicious and great for your gut too

Velvety, wholesome and packed with plenty of umami flavour, this vegan soup is simple to make and low in calories

Transform a childhood favourite into a grown-up dessert with the umami flavours of brown butter and miso

The umami flavour from Japanese miso paste gives this nourishing baked cod a rich and warming flavour

Check out this crispy fried artichoke with a punchy miso mayonnaise sauce. This easy recipe comes from Kudu in Peckham, a new Modern European restaurant with a South African twist

Sweet potato just got sweeter with this clever addition of miso seasoning and pumpkin seeds. It's easy to make, vegetarian and the perfect side dish to complete your meal

A warm pudding perfect for chilly nights in. The sprinkle of sesame seeds complements the savoury miso notes

Griddle corn for a charred flavour that complements the sweet cherry tomatoes in this salad. Sprinkle over crumbled feta and dress in a tahini, miso and maple dressing

A fresh new way to serve salmon – with a white miso, rice vinegar and finely grated ginger sauce. This recipe is high in protein and low in salt

A quick, no-fuss dressing made from white miso paste, fresh ginger and a couple of storecupboard ingredients

Pep-up corn on the cob with an umami miso and zingy lime butter for a speedy veggie starter or side dish

Peppery pink radishes steal the limelight in this simple side, with white miso, sesame seeds and soy sauce

These chicken wings will be deliciously crisp whether they're baked in the oven or grilled. Once cooked, they’re covered in a sweet and salty caramel dressing that’s incredibly moreish

Oyster mushrooms have a meaty texture and mild flavour, and soak up the bold flavours of the miso and chilli sauce. Make these speedy pulled mushroom tacos for an ideal work from home lunch

Shred ginger, leeks and carrots into this umami-rich soup and top up with quinoa and kale for a nourishing, low-calorie meal

Miso and aubergine is a match made in heaven, and this recipe is perfect for the BBQ this summer. Make sure you check the miso is vegan

These fragrant pork and lemongrass meatballs make a nice canapé, served with cocktail sticks. Alternatively enjoy them for dinner with rice noodles and crunchy veg

Bite into these bright spring rolls stuffed with seasonal asparagus, mangetout, lettuce and kale pesto. A great roll-it-yourself midweek dinner idea