Move over charcuterie board! Here comes the Miso Butter Board! Full of umami flavor, this miso butter board recipe is salty, sweet, with a touch of heat! Serve with your favorite sliced bread, rice cakes, or crackers.
There’s a new kid in town! Here comes the Miso Butter Board! TikTok’s latest viral food trend has turned the charcuterie world upside down, so I had to get in on this! But my butter board recipe is unlike any other. It's got an Asian twist (of course), and is so fun for entertaining!
Not just any butter, this butter is made with a combo of white miso paste, gochujang, and garlic. The flavor takes this butter board up a notch! Here's how to make the miso butter:
What you'll need to make miso butter
This is miso butter recipe is beyond easy. All you need is a food processor and four ingredients! Pulse them all together until smooth, and that's it!
- Unsalted butter. Hence the name, the butter is the star of this miso butter board. Make sure it's at room temperature or you will not get the consistency you need to spread it onto the board!
- White miso paste. I opted for a white miso, because it's a bit milder in taste. But, feel free to use red miso paste if you so desire.
- Gochujang. This spicy Korean paste marries well with this miso butter, giving it a nice, savory kick.
- Garlic cloves. Because everything's better with garlic!
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But wait, there's more! Don't forget all the toppings on the miso butter! Here's what I used, but there are so many other options that you might want use.
- Scallions
- Thai chili peppers
- Sesame seeds
- Roasted pumpkin seeds
- Honey
To make the miso butter, put all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides a few times and keep pulsing.
Different types of miso paste
Miso paste is made with fermented soy beans, rice barley, and wheat. It has a rich taste that's salty, savory, earthy, and mildly sweet. There are different types of miso paste, but these are the most popular:
- White Miso Paste -- The smooth flavor of white miso makes it a popular choice in Japan, and is perfect for this butter spread, soups, dressings, and marinades for fish.
- Red Miso Paste -- The flavor of red miso paste is more intense yet perfect for hearty soups and marinades for meat and poultry.
- Yellow Miso Paste -- This miso paste has a mild, earthy flavor and is better for general use like as a condiment, in soup, marinades, and glazes.
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How to assemble the butter board
The board is your canvas, so think of this butter board is a work of art!
- Spread the miso butter onto a wooden board.
2. Sprinkle your favorite toppings onto the miso butter.
3. Surround the miso butter with your favorite crackers, rice cakes, or sliced bread! This recipe is fun for entertaining!
TOP TIP: Make sure the board you use is smooth without, dips or cracks. You definitely don't want the butter spread to get stuck in there! You can also use a marble surface for the miso butter board.
Scoop up that yummy miso butter with sliced bread, or your favorite crackers or rice cakes! I used sliced French bread, Quaker Sweet & Spicy Chili Rice Crisps, Kroger's Simple Truth Popped Root Veggie Crisps, and Sesmark Sesame Rice Crackers.
Tips and tricks
- Make sure your butter is at room temperature before pulsing in a food processor, for a creamy result.
- I used white miso paste for this recipe, but feel free to use yellow or red miso paste as well. It will have a more intense flavor.
- You can find Thai red chili peppers at specialty markets (like Whole Foods or Asian markets). If you can't find Thai chili peppers, you can always sprinkle the miso butter with some red chili flakes for heat.
- When handling the chili peppers, use latex gloves when seeding and slicing so you don't end up with your eyes or mouth on fire!
- I don't recommend salting the miso butter spread or using salted butter. There's already enough sodium in the miso paste and gochujang.
- Make sure the wooden board you use is smooth without, dips or cracks. You definitely don't want the butter spread to get stuck in there! You can also use a marble surface for the miso butter board. I found this wooden board at TJ Maxx!
- You can make this miso butter in advance and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Let it get to room temperature before serving.
- To freeze, put the miso butter in plastic wrap and roll into a log, sealing the ends. You can freeze for up to three months.
Other great ways to use the miso butter
Want some other ideas for using any leftover miso butter (if that's possible!)? Here are some suggestions:
- Cut the frozen miso butter into slices and use as a marinade on steak or pork while basting, or as a finishing butter. (Used it on pork chops and it was delish!)
- Use while grilling fish or chicken, or as a finishing butter.
- Top off your mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes for a super tasty twist.
- Throw it into pasta or rice noodles for amazing flavor.
- Use any leftovers for buttering your toast.
FAQ's
No. Miso butter is a flavoring ingredient simply made from miso paste and unsalted butter. It can be used in so many different ways, such as a sauce, spread, dip, filling or seasoning. It will quickly become one of your favorite condiments!
Miso is rich in nutrients and contains many healthy vitamins and minerals like vitamin K, manganese, zinc, protein and calcium. Many of these nutrients support essential structures like the bones and nervous system. Improves digestion: Because miso is high in probiotics, it helps the body maintain healthy bacteria levels.
No. Miso paste is a fermented paste made by aging soy beans with salt, koji and other ingredients until they have a very concentrated flavor. It contains high amounts of glutamic acid and salt, but not MSG extract.
Yes. Like most other prepared foods that don't contain flour, miso paste is gluten free. Miso paste, when made from any sort of beans and fermented rice, is gluten free.
More miso recipes you'll want to try
If you like this Miso Butter Board Recipe, you'll want to try these super tasty recipes using miso!
- Grilled Shrimp with Honey Garlic Miso
- Miso Soup with Tofu
- Miso Tofu and Bok Choy Stir Fry
- Easy Miso Dressing
- Miso Glazed Salmon
Miso Butter Board Recipe
Move over charcuterie board! Here comes the Miso Butter Board! Full of umami flavor, this miso butter board recipe is salty, sweet, with a touch of heat! Serve with your favorite sliced bread, rice cakes, or crackers for a fun spread for entertaining!
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
Ingredients
For the miso butter:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
For the toppings:
- 3 scallions, sliced
- 2-3 red Thai chili peppers, seeded and sliced
- 1 teaspoon black and white sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon roasted or toasted pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
To make the miso butter:
- Cut up the butter into cubes and place into a food processor. Pulse for 10 seconds.
- Add in the gochujang and garlic. Pulse again until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds, scraping down the sides if necessary.
- Set aside in a small bowl.
To make the miso butter board:
- On a large wooden board, spread the miso butter evenly onto the board.
- Sprinkle on top the scallions, Thai chili peppers, sesame seeds, and pumpkin seeds.
- Drizzle with honey all over.
- Surround the board with sliced bread and crackers, or place in a basket on the side. Dig in!
Notes
- Make sure your butter is at room temperature before pulsing in a food processor, for a creamy result.
- I used white miso paste for this recipe, but feel free to use yellow or red miso paste as well. It will have a more intense flavor.
- You can find Thai red chili peppers at specialty markets (like Whole Foods or Asian markets). If you can't find Thai chili peppers, you can always sprinkle the miso butter with some red chili flakes for heat.
- When handling the chili peppers, use latex gloves when seeding and slicing so you don't end up with your eyes or mouth on fire!
- I don't recommend salting the miso butter spread or using salted butter. There's already enough sodium in the miso paste and gochujang.
- Make sure the wooden board you use is smooth without, dips or cracks. You definitely don't want the butter spread to get stuck in there! You can also use a marble surface for the miso butter board. I found this wooden board at TJ Maxx!
- You can make this miso butter in advance and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Let it get to room temperature before serving.
- To freeze, put the miso butter in plastic wrap and roll into a log, sealing the ends. You can freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6.3 g
- Sodium: 81.2 mg
- Fat: 48.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 11.6 g
- Protein: 3.4 g
- Cholesterol: 122 mg
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Michelle Brovard
I’ve been wanting to try these butter boards! I think the miso butter makes it so much more flavorful. Making this for my dinner guests this weekend! 😍
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Asian Caucasian
Can't wait for you to make this, Michelle! I agree that miso butter has so much more flavor than just plain butter. Hope you enjoy, and please let me know if you all enjoyed it!