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Umami Insider Miso Marinade

Umami Insider Miso Marinade

$7.95 USD
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Ingredients & Details

soybean paste (soybean, rice, salt), moromi (barley, rice, salt, soybean, wheat), high fructose corn syrup, fermented seasoning, alcohol (to retain freshness), garlic powder, east extract seasoning, vinegar, sesame oil, paprika color. Contains: soy, wheat, sesame

11 oz. Pouch - Japan

Deep, Savory Miso Flavor Without Building the Marinade From Scratch

A good miso marinade does a lot at once: it seasons, deepens, clings, and caramelizes. Umami Insider Miso Marinade gives you that savory-sweet miso character without pulling miso, mirin, aromatics, and patience from every corner of the pantry.

We love this because it is not just thin miso sauce. It is made with bold red miso paste and Kinzanji moromi, a seasoned, chunky fermented miso mash that gives the marinade body, texture, fragrance, and real umami depth.

All About Umami Insider Miso Marinade

Miso is one of Japan’s great marinade ingredients because it brings salt, sweetness, fermentation, and savory depth in one ingredient. This marinade builds on that tradition with red miso and Kinzanji moromi, creating a full-bodied, fragrant, salty-sweet flavor that works especially well with fish, meat, tofu, and vegetables.

Why It Works

  • Red miso brings bold, savory depth
  • Kinzanji moromi adds texture and fermented complexity
  • Salty-sweet balance works well with grilling and broiling
  • Thicker texture helps the marinade cling to ingredients
  • Designed specifically as a marinade, though it can also be used in stir-fries or as a dip

How to Use It

Cut meat, seafood, tofu, or vegetables into the size you want to cook. Add the marinade to a zip-top bag or container with the food, using about one part marinade to three parts ingredients. Marinate for about 3 hours for lighter flavor, or overnight in the refrigerator for a bolder result.

  • Use with salmon, black cod, halibut, shrimp, or scallops
  • Try with chicken thighs, pork chops, steak, skewers, or tofu
  • Brush onto eggplant, mushrooms, squash, onions, or zucchini
  • Use in stir-fries or as a savory dipping sauce when you want extra miso depth

A Note for Cooks

Before grilling or broiling, lightly wipe or rinse away excess miso so it does not scorch before the food cooks through. This marinade contains soy, wheat, and sesame.

Product Details

  • Product Type: Miso marinade
  • Producer / Brand: Umami Insider
  • Origin: Japan
  • Ingredients: Soybean Paste (Soybean, Rice, Salt), Moromi (Barley, Rice, Salt, Soybean, Wheat), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Fermented Seasoning, Alcohol (Retain Freshness), Garlic Powder, Yeast Extract Seasoning, Vinegar, Sesame Oil, Paprika Color. Contains: Soy, Wheat, Sesame.
  • Net Weight / Size: 11 oz.
  • Format: Pouch
  • Best Uses: Marinating fish, grilled meats, broiled vegetables, tofu, stir fries, rice bowls
  • Flavor Profile: Full-bodied, savory, fragrant, salty-sweet, umami-rich, fermented
  • Storage: Store according to package instructions

Key Characteristics

  • Miso Type: Red miso paste with Kinzanji moromi
  • Primary Use: Crafted specifically as a marinade
  • Contains: Soy, wheat, sesame

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