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simmered in miso; miso-braised
A cooking method where ingredients are slowly simmered in a broth flavored with miso paste, producing rich, savory dishes.
A compound of 味噌 (miso paste) and 煮 (simmering). 鯖の味噌煮 (miso-simmered mackerel) is one of the most iconic Japanese home-cooking dishes. The miso helps mask the fishy smell while adding depth and richness. Also commonly used with 大根 (daikon) and other vegetables.
Common collocations
- 鯖の味噌煮: mackerel simmered in miso
- 大根の味噌煮: daikon simmered in miso
- 味噌煮込み: miso-stewed (longer cooking variant)
- 味噌煮にする: to simmer in miso