sakura miso; sweet miso with burdock and ginger
A traditional sweet miso condiment made by mixing miso with minced great burdock, ginger, and sugar. Used in Japanese cuisine, especially in spring or with sakura-themed dishes.
See also: 味噌
Sakura miso is a sweet miso used in spring dishes.
この田楽には桜味噌がよく合います。
This dengaku goes well with sakura miso.
Compound of 桜 (sakura, 'cherry blossom') and 味噌 (miso, 'fermented soybean paste'). The name likely comes from its pinkish color or its association with spring and cherry blossom season.