Turnip Miso Soup / Cauliflower and Flat Beans Tempura / Flat Beans Mixed Rice

miso paste

🥗Healthier: white miso

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

White miso is lower in sodium and adds a similar umami flavor.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are a cost-effective protein alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Prepare the flat beans mixed rice by rinsing the rice and combining it with flat beans, water, sake, and salt in a pot. Cook until the rice is done.

Make the tempura batter by mixing the cake flour with cold water until smooth. Dip cauliflower in the batter and deep-fry until golden brown.

For the turnip miso soup, combine turnip, turnip leaves, water, kelp stock, and miso in a pot. Bring to a simmer and cook until the turnip is tender.

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