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Miso Soup

Cultural Context

Miso soup is a traditional Japanese dish often served as a staple in Japanese households. It is commonly consumed at breakfast, but can also be enjoyed at any meal. The soup's base, miso, is a fermented soybean paste that provides a rich umami flavor. Variations exist depending on regional ingredients and personal preferences, making it a versatile dish in Japanese cuisine.

JapaneseJPother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups water
1/2 cup wakame seaweed
2 tablespoons Hondashi dashi granules
1 cup tofu
3 tablespoons white miso

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

miso paste

🥗Healthier: white miso

💰Cheaper: soybean paste

White miso is lower in sodium, while soybean paste can be more budget-friendly.

tofu

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: firm tofu

Silken tofu is lower in calories, while firm tofu is often less expensive.

1

Boil water in a pot based on how many servings you want.

2

Add a pinch of Hondashi dashi granules to the boiling water.

3

Add a handful of wakame seaweed to the pot.

4

Cube the tofu into desired sizes and add it to the pot.

5

Boil all the ingredients together.

6

Turn off the heat and add white miso paste, stirring to dissolve.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

potbowlwhisk

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-freesoy-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Miso Shiru
Local Name: 味噌汁

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