Japanese Chicken Soup is an excellent choice for anyone craving a chicken-based soup with a Japanese twist. A hint of ginger is added to the dashi broth, enhancing the flavor and creating a dish rich in umami.
1.76ozJapanese leek (naganegi)(it can be substituted with regular leek)
Bonito dashi:
2cupswater
½cupbonito flakes (katsuobushi)
Seasonings:
¼tspgrated ginger
1tspsake
⅓tspsalt
½tspsoy sauce
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Instructions
Put water in a pot and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, add bonito flakes, and let it simmer for 3 minutes.
Turn off the heat and strain the mixture through a sieve lined with paper towels or a cloth (such as cheesecloth). Alternatively, if you don't mind having some fine bonito flakes remaining, you can simply use a fine-mesh strainer. Bonito dashi is now ready.
Cut chicken into small bite-sized pieces. Cut Japanese leek into about ⅕-inch (5 mm) diagonal slices.
Heat oil in a pot. Once the pot is hot, add the chicken and sauté over medium heat. When the chicken changes color, add the leeks and cook until fragrant.
Return the dashi to the pot, then add grated ginger, sake, and salt. Continue heating until it boils.
Once it comes to a boil, let it simmer for about a minute, skimming off any scum. Then, turn off the heat, add soy sauce, and stir to combine.
Notes
You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.