Miso soup, or misoshiru, is one of the most essential dishes in Japanese cuisine.Served with almost every meal, it is simple, healthy, and endlessly versatile. Made with a savory dashi broth and miso paste, miso soup is more than food—it is part of Japan’s daily rhythm of life. Dashi: The Flavor Base of Miso Soup Miso soup always begins with dashi, the broth that defines Japanese cuisine.Dashi is simple to make, yet it carries a unique taste called umami—the “fifth flavor” beyond sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. Here are the main types: Kombu Dashi (Kelp Broth) Made by soaking or ...
