Miso soup is a delightful and nutritious Japanese dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. A traditional, simple soup, its origins are noted back to the 12th century, but believe it or not, the first written record of miso soup wasn't until the 16th century. This versatile and flexible soup features a salty paste as its base, called "miso", that is made from fermented soybeans which are mixed with salt and a fermentation starter. It is not uncommon for barley or rice to be part of the miso paste as well. While many versions of miso soup exist, a commonality among all is the presence of seaweed.
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MISO SOUP WITH TOFU AND SEAWEED
Steps:
- For the dashi stock: Combine the cold water and kombu in a medium pot. Place the pot over medium heat; as the water comes to a simmer, you'll see tiny bubbles start to form on the bottom of the pot. Do not let the water come to a boil; it should remain at a low simmer. Remove the kombu.
- Once the water starts to simmer gently, sprinkle in the bonito flakes. Let the flakes steep without stirring for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and strain the mixture through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into another medium pot. You should have about 4 cups of dashi stock.
- For the miso soup: To reconstitute the wakame seaweed, place 1 cup hot water in a medium bowl and sprinkle in the wakame; let it soak for about 2 minutes. Rinse the wakame under cold water, squeeze out the water with your hands and then chop the wakame.
- Heat the dashi stock over medium-low heat until just under a simmer. Add the wakame and allow to cook and intermingle for about 5 minutes.
- Submerge a small sieve into the saucepan until the rim is just above the stock. Add 1/4 cup of the miso to the sieve and use a wooden spoon to work the miso through the sieve into the soup; this will prevent lumps from forming. Stir well and taste the soup -- if it's not salty enough, add additional miso.
- Add the tofu and scallions and let them cook in the broth just until warmed through, about 1 minute.
MISO SOUP
Dashi is a basic stock used in Japanese cooking which is made by boiling dried kelp (seaweed) and dried bonito (fish). Instant dashi granules are sold in conveniently-sized jars or packets and vary in strength. Add more dashi to your soup if you want a stronger stock. You can use yellow, white or red miso paste for this soup. Yellow miso is sweet and creamy, red miso is stronger and saltier.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Seafood
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine dashi granules and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and whisk in the miso paste. Stir in tofu. Separate the layers of the green onions, and add them to the soup. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 513.1 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
MISO SOUP
Make your own miso soup with soft cubes of tofu, crunchy curls of seaweed and aromatic spring onions. Enjoy it as a starter or as a snack
Provided by Bonnie Chung
Categories Snack, Soup, Starter
Time 15m
Yield Serves 4 as a starter or snack
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put the wakame in a small bowl and cover with cold water, then leave it for 5 mins until the leaves have fully expanded.
- Make the dashi (see tip below) or heat until it reaches a rolling boil. Add the tofu and cook for 1 min before adding the seaweed.
- Reduce the heat. Put both types of miso in a ladle or strainer and dip it into the pot. Slowly loosen up the miso with a spoon inside the ladle or strainer; the paste will slowly melt into the dashi. Once all the miso is dissolved into the soup, turn off the heat immediately. Sprinkle with chopped spring onions to add colour and fragrance.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 2.44 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your miso soup. Use the best miso paste, dashi, and seaweed that you can find.
- Don't boil the miso: Miso paste is a delicate ingredient that can easily be ruined by boiling. Add it to the soup just before serving, and stir gently to dissolve.
- Add your favorite toppings: There are many different toppings that you can add to miso soup to customize it to your taste. Common toppings include green onions, wakame seaweed, tofu, and mushrooms.
Conclusion:
Miso soup is a delicious and healthy soup that is easy to make at home. With its simple ingredients and versatile flavor, miso soup is a great option for a quick and easy meal or a side dish. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful soup, give miso soup a try.
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