Tonjiru (Flavorful Pork and Vegetable Miso Soup)
The flavorful harmony of pork, dashi broth, and miso in Tonjiru is sure to bring you a delightful surprise. It has a distinct flavor that sets it apart from traditional miso soup.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2.8 oz thinly sliced pork belly
- 1.4 oz Japanese leek (naganegi) (it can be substituted with regular leek)
- 1.4 oz carrot
- 1.4 oz daikon radish
- 1 ⅔ cups dashi broth (Please refer to the linked page for instructions on how to make it. For plant-based options, see the pages on kombu dashi and shiitake dashi.)
- 2 Tbsp miso
Instructions
- Cut pork belly into 1-inch (2.5cm) wide pieces. Slice Japanese leek diagonally into ⅕-inch (5mm) wide pieces. Cut carrot and daikon into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a pot and sauté the pork belly over medium heat until it changes color. Then, add the leeks, carrots, and daikon, and continue sautéing until they are cooked through.
- Add dashi to the pot and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the vegetables are tender, removing any scum. (Do not remove the yellowish substance on the surface, as it contains the umami component of the pork.)
- Turn off the heat and dissolve miso in the pot using a ladle and chopsticks.
Notes
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal
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