To a small blender or food processor, add miso, maple syrup, chilli flakes, soy sauce, and garlic. Blend together until smooth, adding water a little at a time to thin into a paste (see photo for texture).
Taste and adjust flavor as needed. Add more pepper flake for spice, soy sauce for depth of flavor, maple syrup for sweetness, garlic for “zing,” or salt for saltiness.
Store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks or in the freezer up to 1 month. Perfect for use on dishes like tempeh, cauliflower wings, sauces, marinades, etc.
