Napa cabbage and tofu are both beloved ingredients in Japanese home cooking, known for being gentle on the body and full of nutrients.
Napa cabbage is rich in vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber—low in calories yet high in nutrition.
It helps support digestion, beautiful skin, and immune health.
Tofu is packed with plant-based protein, calcium, and isoflavones, offering benefits for bone strength, muscle maintenance, and overall wellness.
Its light, digestible quality makes it a perfect everyday health food.
Together, napa cabbage and tofu form a gentle-tasting, well-balanced pair that enhances the flavors of dashi or seasoning.
Whether used in hot pots, stir-fries, or soups, they bring out the best in each other, providing satisfying and nourishing comfort year-round.
This soup recipe highlights their harmony with the richness of miso and nuttiness of sesame.
It's a perfect side for both Japanese and Western-style meals.
10 minutes
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INGREDIENTS
SERVES 2
Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 10 oz napa cabbage, chopped
- 5 oz silken tofu
- 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
- A2 cup water
- A1 tbsp. soy sauce
- A2 tsp. chicken bouillon powder
- A1/2 tsp. grated ginger (or ginger paste)
- A1 tbsp. white miso
- A1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
Chop napa cabbage into 1/2-inch-wide pieces.
- 2
Heat sesame oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the thicker, core slices of the napa cabbage and sauté until slightly softened. Add the remaining leafy parts and cook briefly. Crumble in the tofu by hand.
- 3
Add ingredients from group A (water, soy sauce, chicken bouillon, ginger) Simmer briefly, then remove from heat. Dissolve in the miso and stir in the sesame seeds.
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Tips & Notes
This recipe uses a 5.3 oz. (150 g) pack of silken tofu.
You can add sliced pork (like pork shoulder or belly) for a heartier version.
Always dissolve the miso after removing the soup from heat.
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