Kakitamajiru (Japanese Egg Drop Soup)
Egg drop soup is enjoyed around the world, but the Japanese version, called Kakitamajiru, stands out for its distinctive flavor, which comes from dashi broth. Experience this delicate, flavorful soup, made from the harmonious combination of eggs and dashi.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 4 mitsuba (Japanese parsley)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp light soy sauce (You can substitute it with regular soy sauce; the main difference is the color.)
- ½ Tbsp potato starch or corn starch
- ½ Tbsp water (for the starch)
Bonito dashi:
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup bonito flakes (katsuobushi)
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 a few fine bonito flakes remaining, you can simply use a fine-mesh strainer. Bonito dashi is now ready.
- Crack the egg into a small bowl and beat it. Trim the base of the mitsuba, separate the leaves, and cut the stems into ¾-inch (2 cm) pieces.
- Return the bonito dashi to the pot and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, and add salt and light soy sauce.
- In a small bowl, mix the starch with water until smooth, then gradually add it to the pot while stirring constantly to thicken and avoid lumps. Continue simmering for about 20 seconds to eliminate any powdery taste.
- Gradually drizzle the beaten egg into the pot, distributing it evenly. Once the egg has set, gently stir it.
- Remove from the heat and add the mitsuba leaves and stems.
Notes
- If you already have bonito 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: 56.13kcal Carbohydrates: 2.07g Protein: 5.04g Fat: 2.86g Saturated Fat: 0.94g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.58g Monounsaturated Fat: 1.1g Trans Fat: 0.01g Cholesterol: 111.6mg Sodium: 857.66mg Potassium: 126.28mg Fiber: 0.34g Sugar: 0.23g Vitamin A: 162IU Vitamin C: 0.07mg Calcium: 30.41mg Iron: 0.63mg
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