I have a tub of soybean paste and have no idea what to do with it?

Question:

I don't want it to go to waste. I don't have a lot of asian foods in my house so what can I add this paste to?

Answer:

Most Japanese will consume miso (soybean paste) as either a soup (miso soup) or as a sauce accompaniment to dishes.

Here is an Easy to Cook Recipe for Japanese Miso Soup.

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins

10g sachet bonito soup stock
¾ cup mirin
1.5 tbs Soy Sauce
¾ cup miso paste
115g baby corn (thinly sliced)
150g oyster mushrooms (sliced)
300g firm tofu (diced)
2 x 200g packets fresh udon noodles
60g baby spinach

1. Combine 6 cups of cold water and stock in a saucepan over a high heat and bring to the boil.
2. Add the mirin and soy sauce. Remove ½ cup of the liquid from the saucepan and place in a bowl.
3. Add the miso paste to the bowl and stir to combine. Return the miso mixture to the saucepan and reduce the heat to medium.
4. Add corn, mushrooms and tofu. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
5. Divide the noodles and spinach between bowls and top with soup mixture. Stand for 3 minutes or until the noodles are heated through. Serve