Miso Butter
Miso butter is a savory, umami-rich compound butter made by blending Japanese miso paste with softened butter. It's typically used as a flavorful topping or glaze for grilled or roasted vegetables, corn on the cob, or even meats. This fusion condiment combines the salty, fermented depth of miso with the creamy richness of butter.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-fat condiment due to its butter base, with a moderate amount of sodium and some protein from the fermented soybeans. A typical tablespoon serving provides around 100-120 calories, along with small amounts of B vitamins and minerals like manganese from the miso.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Vitamin A | 90 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin K | 7 mcg |
| Calcium | 5 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Potassium | 15 mg |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
Per 2 tablespoons (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Miso butter is a classic example of 'umami synergy,' where the glutamates in miso paste enhance the savory, rich flavors of the butter, creating a deeply satisfying taste. Nutritionally, the fermentation process of miso may introduce beneficial probiotics, though the high heat of cooking with butter would typically neutralize them.
