A New Way to Use Miso: Spicy Miso-Glazed Potatoes

Miso is a versatile seasoning made by fermenting soybeans and a grain like barley or rice. I often get asked how it can be used, aside from in miso soup, and my answer is that it can be used almost anywhere in place of salt.

Its delicious in breads, dressings, sauces, soups, stews, pastas...well you get the idea. Heres an easy way to turn boiled new potatoes into an irresistible side dish by caramelizing miso with a few other ingredients onto the bite-sized taters.

With butter, chili paste, garlic and miso, I kind of figured this would taste good as I planned the recipe out, but I was honestly surprised at just how good they were. The aroma of browned butter and caramelized miso with garlic will open up the taps on your drool glands and make you want to lick the air around you. It took all the restraint I could muster to keep myself from popping the sizzling spuds straight into my mouth from the pan.

Pair these with a frosty IPA and youll swear youve died and gone to heaven. Theyre also just as good cold, so if youre planning a picnic or are headed to a potluck, heres the dish to bring.