A nourishing miso hot pot loaded with napa cabbage, tender pork belly, and tofu.
The deep umami of the miso makes the soup extra comforting—perfect for chilly days.
Finish with udon noodles or rice porridge for a satisfying meal.
15 minutes
Emi Matsuyama
PROFILE
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 4
Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 10 1/2 oz thinly-sliced pork belly
- 1 /2 napa cabbage
- 1 pack silken tofu (or less to taste)
- A5 cup water
- A4 tbsp. white dashi (10x concentrate)
- A3 tbsp. mirin
- A2 tsp. chicken bouillon powder
- A4 tbsp. miso
- chopped green onions , as needed (optional)
- toasted white sesame seeds, to taste (optional)
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Preparation
Roughly chop the napa cabbage. Cut the pork belly into bite-size pieces. Cut the tofu into 8 equal pieces.- 1
In a large pot, combine all A ingredients ( water, dashi, mirin, bouillon, miso) and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the napa cabbage and simmer over medium to medium-low heat until the cabbage is tender.
- 2
Add the tofu and pork belly. Simmer until fully cooked.
- 3
Skim off any foam or scum, then dissolve the miso into the broth. Adjust the amount to taste.
- 4
Serve with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and black pepper, if desired.
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Tips & Notes
Use white dashi (10x concentrate). (This translates to a ratio of 1 part dashi to 9 parts water when making soup.)
For 2 servings, refer to the reduced measurements listed below.
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