barley miso; country-style miso
A type of miso made with barley koji, often associated with rustic, home-style flavor. Typically darker and saltier than rice miso.
See also: 味噌
Miso soup made with barley miso is rich and delicious.
In this region, traditional country-style miso is still made today.
Standard kanji spelling for this type of miso.
Common mixed spelling; みそ is often written in kana.
Compound of 田舎 (inaka, 'countryside') and 味噌 (miso, 'fermented soybean paste'), referring to a rustic, traditional miso often made with barley.