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Ingredients

  • 5 cups dashi (recipe following)
  • 2 tablespoons miso (red bean paste)
  • 4 ounces firm tofu, cube into 1/2 ' cubes
  • 2 green onions, sliced diagonally
  • 2 mushrooms
  • Dashi Ingredients
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 piece kelp (2 inch square)
  • 3 ounces bonito tuna or 3 tablespoons dried bonito flakes

Method

  • ----------Make the dashi---------.
  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Wash Kelp under cold water tap.
  • Add to water when it comes to a boil.
  • Stir and let boil 3 minutes.
  • Remove kelp from the water and add the bonito.
  • Allow to come to boil and remove from heat immediately.
  • Let it settle for a few minutes.
  • Strain off the bonito and set aside for whenever you need the dashi.
  • ---------Make the Miso Shiru-----------.
  • Bring the dashi to a boil.
  • Mix a little hot liquid with the bean paste, stirring until smooth.
  • Pour mixture back into the saucepan, stir well.
  • Add tofu and return to boil.
  • Simmer for a few seconds only.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with green onion and a slice or two of mushroom.