7 Easy Savory Japanese Soup Recipes! | Chef JA Cooks

dashi

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + miso

Vegetable broth offers a lighter option, while water with miso is budget-friendly.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned chicken is more economical.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine + sugar

Rice vinegar with sugar mimics mirin's sweetness, while white wine is a cost-effective substitute.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Zucchini provides a fresh alternative, while canned mushrooms are less expensive.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Combine rice and dashi in a pot and soak for 30 minutes.

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer.

Add chicken and cook for 10 minutes until chicken is tender.

Stir in mushrooms, carrots, and ginger; simmer for 5 minutes.

Add soy sauce and mirin, adjusting seasoning to taste.

Crack an egg into the pot and stir gently to create ribbons.

Simmer for another 2-3 minutes until egg is cooked.

Serve hot, garnished with green onions and nori.

Drizzle with sesame oil before serving.

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