Japanese · Soup · SAMPLE RECIPE
Miso soup · tofu, wakame & scallion
A small bowl of savory dashi with soft tofu, silky seaweed, and fragrant miso. A gentle companion to a Japanese-style meal.
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A NOTE FROM THE KITCHEN
Stir in miso after the hard heat has stopped.
Use prepared dashi, following your packet or preferred recipe. Kombu-and-bonito dashi contains fish; kombu dashi offers a meatless alternative. Miso varies in saltiness, so add it gradually and taste before using the full amount.
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Miso soup · tofu, wakame & scallion
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BEHIND THE DISH · Japanese soup traditions
Miso soup · tofu, wakame & scallionBeyond the plate.
A small bowl of miso and dashi offers a savory accompaniment with room for endless variation.
ORIGINS & EVOLUTION
Two foundations, many possibilities.
Miso soup brings fermented miso paste and dashi stock together. The paste, stock, and added ingredients vary between regions and households. Tofu and wakame are a familiar pairing, alongside many seasonal alternatives.
CULTURAL CONTEXT
A companion to rice and other dishes.
Miso soup is a recurring part of Japanese meals and is often served in a small individual bowl. Its role can be quiet and supporting, adding warmth and another texture alongside the other food.
AT THE TABLE
Tofu, seaweed, and a gentle finish.
This version warms tofu and rehydrated wakame in prepared dashi. Miso is dissolved separately in a little broth and stirred in after the strongest heat stops. Scallion supplies a fresh final note without making the bowl crowded.
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