Nikusui (Japanese Beef Soup from Osaka)
Nikusui is a signature soup dish from Osaka, Japan. The broth, made with beef and bonito flakes (katsuobushi), is sure to whet your appetite. While it is delicious on its own, adding tofu makes it even more satisfying.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 5.3 oz thinly sliced beef
- 1.8 oz green onions / scallions
- 5.3 oz silken tofu
Bonito dashi for nikusui:
- 2 ⅔ cups water
- 1 ⅙ cups bonito flakes (katsuobushi)
Seasonings:
- 1 Tbsp mirin
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 ½ Tbsp light soy sauce (You can substitute it with regular soy sauce; the main difference is the color.)
Instructions
- Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, add bonito flakes, and let it simmer for 6 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 some fine bonito flakes remaining, you can simply use a fine-mesh strainer. Bonito dashi is now ready.
- Wrap the tofu in paper towels, place it uncovered on a microwave-safe plate, and microwave it on medium power (500W) for 2 minutes. Then, remove the tofu and let it cool.
- Cut the beef into about 2-inch (5 cm) pieces. Thinly slice the green onions. Cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces, each about ⅗ inch (1.5 cm) thick.
- Return the dashi to the pot, add the seasonings (mirin, sugar, and light soy sauce), and bring it to a boil.
- Put the beef in the pot and simmer over low heat, skimming off any scum. Once the beef changes color, add the tofu and green onions, and continue simmering until they are cooked through.
Notes
- If you already have bonito dashi (udon broth), start from step 3. In that case, use 2 ¼ cups (540 ml) for 2 servings.
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 267.53kcal Carbohydrates: 9.38g Protein: 18.89g Fat: 17.12g Saturated Fat: 6.04g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.58g Monounsaturated Fat: 6.97g Trans Fat: 0.93g Cholesterol: 53.34mg Sodium: 930.33mg Potassium: 472.12mg Fiber: 0.97g Sugar: 4.86g Vitamin A: 254.38IU Vitamin C: 4.79mg Calcium: 69.9mg Iron: 2.78mg
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