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Miso Butter

5 from 3 votes
A plate of creamy whipped homemade miso butter.
Homemade miso butter is a delicious savory condiment full of umami flavor. This easy, adaptable recipe can be made dairy-free, vegan, and even soy-free.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter or vegan butter
  • 2 tablespoons white miso or miso of choice
  • pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

  • Allow butter to soften at room temperature.
  • Place the softened butter in a small bowl with the miso paste. Mix together with a fork until well combined.
  • Stir in any optional add-ins if using and season with a pinch of salt.

Notes

Optional Add-ins - roasted garlic, grated ginger, chili flakes, chili powder, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh herbs, toasted sesame seeds, etc.
Double or triple the recipe as needed.

Make It Your Way: Substitutions & Variations

  • Make the flavor more concentrated - swap out the white miso for yellow or red.
  • Make it soy-free - use chickpea miso instead. It's very similar in flavor to white miso.
See the blog post for variations.