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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.

Ingredients

  • miso paste
  • dashi stock
  • tofu
  • seaweed
  • green onions

Instructions

  1. 1Prepare dashi stock by boiling water and adding dashi granules or kombu.
  2. 2In a separate bowl, dissolve miso paste in a small amount of warm dashi.
  3. 3Add the dissolved miso to the pot of dashi stock, stirring gently.
  4. 4Cut tofu into small cubes and add to the soup.
  5. 5Add seaweed and simmer for a few minutes until softened.
  6. 6Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Ingredient Alternatives

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.

Techniques

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Equipment

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soy

Also Known As

Miso Shiru

Ingredients

  • 1 cup natto
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon mirin
  • 1/2 cup dashi broth
  • 1 tablespoon miso paste
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1In a small saucepan, heat the dashi broth over medium heat.
  2. 2Once the broth is warm, add the miso paste and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. 3In a non-stick skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
  4. 4Crack the eggs into the skillet and fry until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. 5While the eggs are frying, prepare the natto by mixing it with soy sauce and mirin in a bowl.
  6. 6Once the eggs are cooked, remove them from the skillet and place them on a plate.
  7. 7Serve the natto alongside the fried eggs, garnished with chopped green onion.
  8. 8Pour the miso soup into a bowl and serve it hot with the natto and fried egg.
  9. 9Season the natto and eggs with salt to taste before enjoying.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups napa cabbage, chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup miso paste
  • 2 cups dashi broth
  • 1 cup cooked salmon, flaked
  • 2 tablespoons furikake seasoning
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 green onion, sliced for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1In a pot, bring the dashi broth and water to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. 2Add the chopped napa cabbage to the pot and cook for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
  3. 3In a small bowl, mix the miso paste with a ladle of the hot broth until smooth, then stir it back into the pot.
  4. 4Add the flaked salmon and soy sauce to the soup, stirring gently to combine.
  5. 5Pour in the beaten eggs slowly while stirring the soup to create egg ribbons.
  6. 6Add the sesame oil and stir to incorporate.
  7. 7Sprinkle the furikake seasoning over the soup and stir gently.
  8. 8Allow the soup to simmer for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  9. 9Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more soy sauce if desired.
  10. 10Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.

Equipment

potwhiskladlebowl

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup silken tofu, cubed
  • 1/4 cup wakame seaweed, rehydrated
  • 2 cups dashi broth
  • 2 tbsp miso paste
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste and a ladle of dashi broth until smooth. Set aside.
  2. 2In a saucepan, bring the remaining dashi broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  3. 3Add the rehydrated wakame seaweed to the broth and let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
  4. 4Stir in the miso mixture and soy sauce, and heat through without boiling. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. 5In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt until well combined.
  6. 6In a non-stick skillet, heat the sesame oil over low heat.
  7. 7Pour the eggs into the skillet and gently stir with a spatula, allowing them to cook slowly until soft and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
  8. 8Add the cubed silken tofu to the eggs and gently fold it in, cooking for an additional minute until warmed through.
  9. 9Serve the soft scrambled eggs topped with chopped green onions alongside the warm wakame miso soup.

Equipment

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