There are several types of miso pastes, which include: white miso paste red ... for use in any variety of miso paste. Before discussing the best substitutes for miso paste, it’s worth noting ...

"Texturally, it's hard to replicate what miso can add since it's a paste that brings tons of flavor, but Korean doenjang is the closest substitute with a bit more texture and funk," he said.

Takahiro Terada, head chef at Tsuta, a ramen restaurant in Brooklyn, N.Y.