If you've ever heard of any Japanese soup, it was most likely miso soup. Aside from sushi, it's probably the most famous Japanese dish out there. This is a staple in Japanese meals and pretty simple to make.
It's one of my Go-Tos when I'm not feeling well. Traditionally served with tofu cubes, this delicious broth is perfect for breakfast, lunch, & dinner.
YOU'LL NEED:
1 large yellow or white onion sliced thinly
4 cups water
1 tbsp dashi granulets
1 tbsp miso paste (can use more or less depending on your personal taste)
Ichimi togarashi (ground chili peppers optional)
*can instead use 4 cups dashi liquid and exclude water & granulets for less fishy flavor
*red miso paste is more smoky & salty
*white miso paste is more mild with a sweetness
*awase miso paste is more of a balanced mix of above two
*for vegan option, use kombu dashi (100% vegan)
TO MAKE:
1.) bring 4 cups water, onion, & dashi to a boil
2.) reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes
3.) mix in miso and stir until disolved
*many people add things like seasonal vegetables, fish, tofu, & seaweed to their miso but it's traditionally served as is.
*if you're adding vegetables, boil them in the water WITHOUT onion and dashi until mostly tender, then add dashi and onion & cook normally
*if you're adding fish, poach it separately and add it at the end when serving
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