How to Make a Miso Soup (Traditional Japnese Recipe)

In this video video, I'm going to show you how to make a Miso Soup which is delicious a traditional Japanese soup consisting of a stock called dashi, into which softened miso paste is mixed. It is a light savory Japanese staple soup that is recognized as a healthy option.

INGREDIENTS:

150 grams of firm tofu.
40 grams of scallions or spring onions.
10 grams of bonito flakes.
10 grams of dried kombu seaweed.
and 65 grams of yellow miso paste.

This recipe makes two liters of miso soup.

STEPS:

Step 1. Prepare your mis en place by dicing the tofu in five millimeter dices and chopping the spring onions.

Step 2. In a large pot, add two liters of cold water and the dried kombu seaweed.

Step 3. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 4. Add the bonito flakes which makes the dashi stock. Simmer this for 5 minutes.

Step 5. Strain the dashi to another pot.

Step 6. Add miso paste and whisk it well bringing this to a boil.

Step 7. Taste the soup.

Step 8. Take off the heat and serve the soup hot in an electric soup kettle.

When serving the miso soup, mix together a portion of tofu and spring onions with the the miso soup as traditionally this is how it is served.