Increase the heat again and add the sugar, be careful it doesn’t burn. Leave to cool to room temperature. Those new to Miso are often surprised to learn that there are near- infinite types, just as there are countless varieties of wines or cheeses. If you adjust the ratio of soy to grain to salt, the environment, the length of fermentation, or the grains chosen, a different type of miso results. Here we will discuss the types of miso that we produce here at Miso Tasty but there are many others including; Saikyo miso (sweet white miso), Genmai miso (brown rice miso) and Mame Miso (pure soybean miso) Rice Miso (Kome Miso)

Put the fish in a bowl. Smother both sides of each fillet generously with the miso mixture and cover with cling film. Leave it to marinade for at least 3 hours, or overnight (or up to 3 days). In a small saucepan, heat the sake and mirin over a high heat for 30 seconds to evaporate the alcohol. Then reduce the heat and whisk in the miso mixture until smooth. Rice miso is the most common type in Japan, making up more than 80% of the miso produced. It is made from rice, soybeans & a bacterial culture & then mashed. Salt is added and the mixture is left to ferment for 6-12 months. Broadly speaking a six-month rice miso is called “shiro miso” (white miso) and a twelve-month rice miso is called “aka miso” (red miso). White miso is milder in flavour, with gentle sweet & salty tones, while red miso has a much sharper tang with a far more pungent aftertaste. Barley Miso (Mugi Miso) When ready to cook, preheat the grill to medium and preheat the oven to 170°C/340°F/gas mark 3. Wipe off any excess miso clinging to the fish. Grill the fish, about 7.5 cm (3 in) from the grill, skin side up first, for 3 minutes, until you see bubbles and a little charring.