Miso Walnut (くるみ味噌) is a healthy and tasty side dish that is so easy to make with only three ingredients. Walnut pieces are coated with miso paste mixed with honey. This sweet and savory walnut is great for topping on rice, toast, and vegetable. You can also use this as a dip.
Today’s miso soup features a delightful combination of onion, pork belly, and tofu. The natural sweetness from the onion, combined with the savory miso taste, complements the rich flavor of the pork belly. With the addition of quality protein from tofu, this soup becomes a hearty and satisfying dish. As with many of our other miso soups, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare. Consider making extra for dinner and enjoying the leftovers for breakfast. Pairing this miso soup with steamed rice and pickled vegetables creates a simple yet fulfilling morning meal. Give it a try, and we hope you enjoy the wonderful blend of flavors in this miso soup!
Miso Glazed Eggplant (Nasu Dengaku, 茄子田楽) is grilled eggplant rounds topped with a sweet miso sauce. It makes for a great appetizer alongside your favorite drinks such as sake and beer. Additionally, it serves as a delicious main dish that pairs well with steamed rice. The robust flavor of the miso sauce complements the freshness of the juicy eggplant. Feel free to use any kind of miso you prefer, adjusting the amount of sugar and Mirin accordingly. This dish is also vegan-friendly. We hope you give it a try!
Today’s miso soup is made with carrot and egg. This miso soup is definitely an everyday dish with simple ingredients that are already in your fridge. The sweetness from the carrot makes the taste of the soup nice and mild, and the fluffy egg is irresistibly tempting. You can make this miso soup at a moment’s notice. Hope you like it!
Today’s miso soup is made with white miso, sliced onion, and grape tomatoes. White miso is sweeter and milder than regular miso, and it tastes almost creamy. The flavor of the miso balances well with the tartness and umami from tomatoes.
Today’s miso soup is made with potato dumplings. Dumpling soups, known as Suiton, are found in many regions in Japan, and the dumplings are usually made from flour and water. Suiton is a simple and hearty dish, loved as comfort food. Here, Suiton dumplings are made with grated raw potatoes. The texture of the dumplings becomes chewy once they are cooked in the soup, and they are delicious. And it’s so easy to make with the ingredients you already have. Add whatever vegetables you have in the fridge; there is no need to shop for this miso soup. It’s warm and filling, making it a perfect dish for cold nights. Hope you try it!
Today’s miso soup features Satoimo, Japanese taro, and chicken. Soft and fluffy, or sometimes sticky, taro is a satisfyingly filling ingredient for miso soup. You may find it a little troublesome to peel taro since it may cause your skin to itch sometimes. Feel free to use gloves if you prefer. Along with the taro, we’ve added chicken thigh pieces; they complement each other very well. However, you can substitute chicken breast or chicken tender if you prefer a healthier option. While chicken thigh adds a rich flavor to the soup, lean chicken will also contribute pleasant umami. If you come across taro, give this miso soup a try. You’re sure to enjoy it!
Today’s miso soup is made with pea sprouts and eggs. Pea sprouts (豆苗) are often used for stir fried dishes in Asian cooking, but they are also great in soup. This healthy and nutritious soup takes little time to prepare, and it’s perfect for breakfast.
Instant dashi packet is used in this recipe, but you can certainly use any types of dashi. Please check Back to Basics: How to Make Dashi to learn more about different types of dashi.
Today’s miso soup is with pork meatballs and Napa cabbage, making it a hearty dish that can easily serve as a main course alongside steamed rice. There’s no need to make Dashi for this miso soup as the ground pork provides enough umami savory flavor. Napa cabbage adds a delightful texture and makes the soup both filling and healthy. While pork meatballs are simple to make, you can enhance the flavor by adding grated ginger or chopped onion. Overall, it’s a very satisfying miso soup. Give it a try soon!
Today’s Miso Soup is made with potato, onion, and ham. This miso soup is so easy to make with ingredients you already have in your refrigerator and pantry. Ham and onion give rich savory flavor to the soup, so you can just use a convenient instant dashi powder instead of making the Dashi from scratch. (See: Back to Basics: How to Make Dashi) You can also drop an egg if you like and make it a hearty soup for breakfast.