noun
barley miso
A type of miso made primarily from barley and soybeans, common in southern Japan. Used in soups, sauces, and marinades.
See also: 味噌
麦味噌は、米味噌よりあっさりした味わいです。
Barley miso has a lighter flavor than rice miso.
この地方では、麦味噌を使った味噌汁がよく飲まれています。
In this region, miso soup made with barley miso is commonly consumed.
Rice miso, the most common type in Japan, made from rice, soybeans, and salt. Barley miso uses barley instead of rice, giving it a different flavor and often a shorter fermentation.
Soybean miso, made primarily from soybeans and salt, with a rich, deep flavor. Barley miso is lighter and sweeter in comparison.
Compound of 麦 (mugi, 'barley') and 味噌 (miso, 'fermented soybean paste'). The term directly describes the main ingredient used in place of rice.