Miso can be found at your local asian grocery store or natural foods store.

The general classifications for miso are Kome, Mugi and Mame and each has its own flavor and can be used in a variety of ways. If you master the basics of working with miso, you can make an almost unlimited assortment of everything from home-cooked dishes to professional restaurant recipes. You can marinate meats with miso to make them softer and juicier while simultaneously adding sweetness, saltiness, and umami. Miso gives a dish savoriness which is completely different from marinating with herbs and salt.

Mame Miso is suitable for stews and dipping sauces. Go easy on the salt when using miso, as it can be quite strong flavor. While Kome Miso is known for its rich sweetness, you will be surprised with its flavor sophistication when added to desserts.