missó

Etymology
. First recorded in the Ou-Mun Kei-Leok published 1751. Possibly entered Macanese via the Japanese Catholic population who settled in the during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Noun

 * 1) miso paste made of soybeans and salt
 * 2) any kind of savoury paste used in dishes

Usage notes

 * Unclear whether Macanese missó is actually identical to Japanese miso.
 * Sense 2 largely only applies to.