Tonjiru — Japanese Pork and Vegetable Soup
Soups • Japanese
Description
Tonjiru — Japanese pork and vegetable soup
Ingredients
- Potato 5 oz
- Salted pork belly 5 oz
- Carrot 5 oz
- Daikon 5 oz
- Leek 5 oz
- Scallions 1 bunch
- "Dry Hondashi Broth" 4 teaspoons
- Miso Paste 0 oz
- Sake 0 fl oz
- Water 0 qt
- Red Long Chili Peppers to taste
- Soy Sauce 2 tablespoons
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Cut the pork belly into small thin strips.
Step 2
Slice the leek and carrot into rings. Cut the potato and daikon into small quarters.
Step 3
In a deep pot, heat the oil. Over high heat, quickly sauté the pork pieces, stirring constantly, until the meat turns pale.
Step 4
Then add the vegetables and sauté them for 1 minute.
Step 5
Pour in 1.2 liters of water, dashi, and sake.
Step 6
Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
Step 7
In a separate bowl, mix the miso paste with a couple of tablespoons of broth from the pot and soy sauce.
Step 8
Once the soup is ready, turn off the heat and dissolve the miso in it.
Step 9
Let it steep for 2–5 minutes.
Step 10
Serve in bowls, garnished with sliced green onion and a pinch of red pepper.
Step 11
Serve at the table.
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