Japanese Miso Soup with Silken Tofu and Seaweed

Name: Japanese Miso Soup with Silken Tofu and Seaweed
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 l Water; 10 g Dried kombu seaweed; 15 g Katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes); 60 g White miso paste; 400 g Silken tofu, cubed; 5 g Dried wakame seaweed; 3 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced

Difficulty

easy

Time

30m

Price Category

cheap

Calories

Low

Dive into the heart of Japanese cuisine with this authentic miso soup, made with silky tofu and nutritious wakame seaweed. This light yet flavorful soup is perfect as an appetizer or a quick, warming meal. The harmony of umami flavors is guaranteed to enchant your taste buds while replenishing your energy. Prepare it in moments and enjoy the simplicity and depth of Japanese gastronomy!

ingredients

4 Servings

1 l Water10 g Dried kombu seaweed15 g Katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes)60 g White miso paste400 g Silken tofu, cubed5 g Dried wakame seaweed3 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced

Steps

Prepare Dashi Stock

Place 1 liter of water in a pot with the kombu seaweed. Heat over medium heat until it just begins to simmer (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the kombu, then add the katsuobushi. Remove from heat and let it steep for 2-3 minutes until the bonito flakes settle. Strain the dashi stock through a fine-mesh sieve and keep warm.

Prepare Ingredients

While the dashi is preparing, rehydrate the dried wakame seaweed in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain and cut into smaller pieces. Cube the silken tofu into 1-2 cm pieces and thinly slice the green onions.

Add Miso Paste

Scoop a small ladleful of warm dashi stock into a bowl and whisk in the miso paste until completely dissolved. Pour this mixture back into the pot with the rest of the dashi and stir well. It's important that the soup does not boil after adding the miso!

Serve

Add the cubed tofu and rehydrated wakame seaweed to the soup and let it warm through for 1-2 minutes. Ladle the hot miso soup into bowls and garnish generously with freshly sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

Extra Tips

► Do not boil the miso, as it will lose its flavor and beneficial properties.

► Adjust the amount of miso to your taste; taste before adding more.

► Serve immediately to keep the wakame and green onions fresh.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 250g
Calories	65 kcal	163 kcal
Protein	6g	15g
Fat	2g	5g
Carbohydrate	6g	15g
Fiber	1g	3g
Sugar	2g	5g