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Miso Soup with Dashi Powder

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a dollop of Miso paste on a plate with Dashi powder on the side to make Miso Soup with Dashi powder.

Are you wondering how to make Miso Soup with Dashi Powder? You’re in the right place. This is miso soup in its simplest form – miso paste and dashi stock. From here you can add absolutely whatever you like. This recipe is made with Ajinomoto Hon-Dashi stock granules. if you’re using a different brand, you may need to adjust the amount. The Best Bits Why I Love This Recipe Miso soup is the first Japanese dish I learnt to make. I was in my first year of Uni and super excited that there was an Asian supermarket close by. I grabbed loads of ingredients I recognised and ran home excited to make miso soup but to my disappointment, it tasted pretty bad. I was unaware of a very key ingredient – Dashi stock. We’ve come so far! I love how customisable miso soup is and I tend to gravitate towards it when I’m looking for a quick and easy meal. Usually my go-to formula is miso soup, noodles, protein and veggies. The possibilities are endless! Frequently Asked Questions Ingredients This recipe uses the Ajinomoto Hon-Dashi stock granules which can be purchased on Amazon. Different brands will require different water to stock ratios, please check the package instructions and adjust as needed. How to Make Simple Miso Soup Miso Soup Ideas

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Japanese Sweet Potato Rice

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A bowl of Japanese Sweet Potato Rice.

Tender Japanese Sweet Potatoes with earthy shiitake mushrooms, all cooked cooked on top of flavourful fluffy rice. Filling and comforting, this rice is perfect as an on-the-go onigiri or a side dish to a mid week meal. This recipe uses an instant pot, but it’s suitable for rice cookers and stove top too! Sweet potato in rice may sound odd, but don’t knock it till you try it. Japanese sweet potato has a chest-nutty flavour, so that, combined with the earthy shiitake goodness – so tasty.  This recipe is a variation of Japanese mixed rice, or Takikomi Gohan in Japanese. It’s one of my favourite ways to cook rice, so much so, I decided to write a blog post on it. Check it out if you want to learn how to make up your own variations! Frequently Asked Questions Tips for cooking Japanese Rice Ingredients List Nutritional Information of Japanese Sweet Potato Rice (per serving) Nutrition information is an estimate generated using Cronometer and is intended for guidance only.

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Pork Miso Soup (Tonjiru)

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A bowl of Pork Miso Soup (Tonjiru) on a tea towel with a bowl of rice and steamed kabocha on the side.

Tender pork and soft tofu stewed in a sweet onion and miso broth. This winter warming Pork Miso Soup requires a bit of patience but trust me, it’s worth it. The broth gets thick and is more like a stew than a soup and tofu isn’t your thing, just add more pork! Why I Love This Recipe The recipe is inspired by a bowl I had in Niigata, Japan, and it was love at first sip. It was the tastiest bowl of Tonjiru I ever had, sooo perfect and cosy for when it’s snowing outside or in the depths of a British winter. I knew I had to recreate something similar and this is what I came up with. It’s also got my Grandma’s seal of approval, so I’m happy with it. Frequently Asked Questions Ingredients List How to Make Pork Miso Soup Pin this Recipe on Pinterest What to Eat with Pork Miso Soup? A bowl of white rice or Japanese Mushroom Rice goes super well with this soup. If you want something fresh to go with it, a Sesame Cucumber Salad would work nicely too! Inspiration Notes As I mentioned earlier, this recipe is inspired by a restaurant I visited in Niigata. These guys are the experts so if you ever get a chance, check them out!

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