Iru vs Miso paste
A side-by-side guide to substituting Miso paste for Iru (or vice versa).
Use 0.5 tbsp of Miso paste for every 1 tbsp of Iru.
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Miso paste
Conversion: Use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp)
Tags: vegan
Notes: Fermented, umami-dense paste with similar savory funk to iru's locust bean base. Use half the amount as miso is more concentrated; mix with liquid for better distribution.
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Fermented, umami-dense paste with similar savory funk to iru's locust bean base. Use half the amount as miso is more concentrated; mix with liquid for better distribution. The conversion is use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp).
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Yes — Fermented, umami-dense paste with similar savory funk to iru's locust bean base. Use half the amount as miso is more concentrated; mix with liquid for better distribution. Ratio: Use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp).
Use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Fermented, umami-dense paste with similar savory funk to iru's locust bean base..
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