noun
kaya miso; white miso mixed with roasted Japanese nutmeg powder, sugar, and sesame seeds
A traditional Japanese condiment or side dish made by blending white miso with ground roasted Japanese nutmeg (kaya) seeds, sugar, and sesame seeds. Often served with rice or vegetables.
See also: 味噌
祖母が作る榧味噌は、ご飯によく合う。
The kaya miso my grandmother makes goes well with rice.
この地方では、榧味噌を野菜につけて食べる習慣がある。
In this region, there is a custom of eating vegetables with kaya miso.