I was introduced to this Goku Uma miso flavored Raman by a friend a couple months ago. I absolutely adore it and have been trying to find a miso recipe to recreate it.
The miso paste pictured in the last two photos is the closest in flavor to the ramen pack; however there is some fundamental flavor is missing that I cannot figure out.
The instant miso has a salty and rich flavor with notes similar to browned butter from whatever oil is in it. It’s also not necessarily sweet but it is hardly bitter at all.
The miso paste on the other hand, when dissolved in water is flat and muted. It also is a strong umami with its soup base-ness.
Sorry if the description is hard to understand, I am new to the world of Japanese flavors and can answer any questions in the comments below.
by Barney429336
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