Japanese Onion Soup
If you are interested in trying onion soup with a Japanese twist, be sure to check out this Japanese Onion Soup recipe. You will love the harmony between the delicate flavor of onions and the traditional elements of Japanese cuisine.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 4.4 oz onion
- 1 green onion / scallion
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ Tbsp soy sauce
Bonito dashi (ichiban dashi):
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup bonito flakes (katsuobushi)
Instructions
- Put water in a pot and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat and add bonito flakes. Let it steep for 2 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve lined with paper towels or a cloth (such as cheesecloth). Alternatively, if you don't mind a few fine bonito flakes remaining, you can simply use a fine-mesh strainer. Bonito dashi (ichiban dashi) is now ready.
- Slice the onion into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the green onion.
- Return the dashi to the pot and bring it back to a boil. Once it boils, add the onion slices and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Then, turn off the heat, add salt and soy sauce, and let the flavors meld.
- Serve in individual bowls and top with the green onions.
Notes
- If you already have bonito dashi (ichiban dashi) or another type of dashi, start from step 3. In that case, use 1 ⅔ cups (400 ml) of your dashi for 2 servings.
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 33.38kcal Carbohydrates: 6.19g Protein: 2.19g Fat: 0.07g Saturated Fat: 0.03g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g Sodium: 617.61mg Potassium: 177.44mg Fiber: 1.39g Sugar: 2.76g Vitamin A: 16.2IU Vitamin C: 4.9mg Calcium: 29.03mg Iron: 0.27mg
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