This miso soup gets a delicious flavor boost by sautéing mushrooms in sesame oil before simmering.
It’s aromatic, comforting, and budget-friendly — perfect for everyday meals.
You can use any kind of mushrooms you like, such as shimeji, enoki, shiitake, or maitake.
10 minutes
Rinaty
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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.
- 1 /2 a block of silken tofu
- 1 /2 a pack of shimeji mushrooms
- 1 /2 a pack of enoki mushrooms
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- 1/4 tbsp. grated ginger (or 2 cm from a ginger paste tube)
- A1 2/3 cup water
- A1 tsp. Hondashi (Japanese soup stock granules)
- A2 tbsp. miso paste
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
Cut the tofu into small cubes. Separate shimeji mushrooms into small clusters, and cut enoki mushrooms into 1-inch-long pieces (3 cm).
- 2
Heat sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and ginger, and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Add water and Hondashi and bring to a boil. Add tofu and simmer for about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and dissolve miso paste into the soup.
- 4
Pour into bowls and enjoy warm.
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Tips & Notes
・Sautéing the mushrooms in sesame oil before simmering adds a deeper aroma and richness.
・Adjust the amount of miso to your taste — start with 1 1/2 tbsp. if you prefer a milder flavor.
・Try mixing different mushrooms for more texture and umami!
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