Miso Soup

the best kind of MSG

// 20min // needs asian ingredients

tools

• pot
• ladle

ingredients

• hondashi ↗ 1
• miso paste 2
• tofu (firm or extra firm)
• green onions
• wakame (dried)

steps

1. Chop the tofu into very small cubes. (smaller = better)
2. Chop the green onions.
3. Bring some water to a boil.
4. Add hondashi to the boiling water according to the instructions on the package.1
5. Add the tofu and wakame to the pot and boil until wakame has fully expanded (about 5 minutes).
6. Add miso paste and turn off the heat. (Do not boil the miso paste.)

troubleshooting

1. Hondashi is a fish broth base. For a vegan alternative, acquire some kombu ↗ and boil for 20 minutes to make kombu dashi.
2. If you’re not sure what kind to get, I recommend Hikari white or low-sodium miso paste to start with.

pairings

• Japanese breakfast: miso soup + grilled salmon + rice
• Eat with soba noodles or rice