Sumashijiru (すまし汁), also known as Suimono or Osuimono, is a traditional Japanese clear soup made with a delicate dashi-based broth. Light, refined, and beautifully simple, this soup is often served as part of traditional Japanese meals ranging from everyday home cooking to elegant multi-course dinners.
Miso Ramen (味噌ラーメン) is Ramen noodles in a Miso based soup that was created in Japan in the 1960s. Ramen noodles are originally Chinese style noodles, but it’s been changed and improved over the years, and evolved to be our own food. And Miso Ramen is the pinnacle of “Japanese” Ramen noodles, the king of all…
Ichiban Dashi (一番だし) is a Dashi broth using a combination of Kombu (Dried Kelp) and Katsuo (Dried Bonito Flakes). You can use either one of these ingredients to make Dashi; however, Ichiban Dashi uses both and that gives a much richer and more complex flavor to the broth.
A lot of people have miso soup every day with meals in Japan. Because of that, there are many variations. Most of the time there are no particular recipes since they just use whatever ingredients are on hand. I had some leftover aburaage (deep fried tofu) and onions in my fridge, so I made this. …
Miso Soup with Onion and Potato is a comforting, everyday Japanese dish that’s as simple as it is satisfying. This easy miso soup recipe uses pantry staples you likely already have, making it perfect for a quick homemade meal. If you’re looking for an authentic miso soup without specialty ingredients, this recipe is a great…
Ozoni (お雑煮) is a special soup with Mochi (rice cake) in it that you eat in the morning on New Year’s Day in Japan. We decorate the house with Mochi to dedicate to the New Year, and eat it to celebrate and hope for a good year. We have a big meal called Osechi along…
Dashi or Japanese soup stock is a very important component in traditional Japanese cooking. It is used in soups, stews, boiled vegetables and many other dishes. It is not hard to make at all, but it is one step you have to take before you cook food. There are different kinds of Dashi you can…