Source: Somegirl, AdobeStockJapanese soups might seem very complex, but in reality, anyone can prepare them. You'll need a few specific ingredients, like dried dashi broth, but otherwise, there are no problems. We're sharing 10 wonderful recipes!
1. Miso Soup with Tofu
Source: postila.ruAn easy soup recipe that never disappoints.
You will need: 4 cups water, 1 tbsp miso paste, 1 tbsp wakame seaweed, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 100 g tofu, 1 tsp dashi fish broth, 2 stalks green onion.
Preparation: Boil water, add dashi broth and stir. Separately, dissolve miso paste in a small amount of water, pour it into the broth, heat for another 1 minute, and remove from heat. Add tofu cubes, chopped green onion, and sprinkle the soup with sesame seeds.
2. Chicken Ramen
Source: pinterest.comInstant noodles can also be used for ramen.
You will need: 1/2 chicken, 2 eggs, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic, 4 tbsp soy sauce, 0.5 tsp ground ginger, 3 chili peppers, 10 g green onion, 1 L water, 200 g egg noodles, 1 tsp sesame seeds, spices.
Preparation: Cover the chicken with water and bring to a boil. Add the whole peeled carrot, onion cut in half, and garlic. Simmer the broth for 30-40 minutes with the lid on over low heat. Then strain the finished broth, and debone and slice the chicken.
Add soy sauce, chili pepper, and spices to taste to the broth, and bring to a boil again. Separately, boil the eggs and prepare the egg noodles according to package instructions. Arrange the noodles, egg halves, and chicken in bowls. Pour the broth over them and add sesame seeds with green onion.
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3. Miso Soup with Shrimp and Seaweed
Source: za-edoy.ruThis soup is worthy of a restaurant menu!
You will need: 1 L water, 1 tbsp dashi fish broth, 100 g miso paste, 100 g shrimp, 100 g tofu, 20 g seaweed, 3 stalks green onion.
Preparation: Soak the seaweed in cold water for 20 minutes. Boil 1 liter of water, add dashi and simmer briefly. Ladle out a little broth, dissolve the miso paste in it, and pour it back into the pot. Add the diced tofu and seaweed, and simmer everything over low heat for 10-15 minutes. 5 minutes before the end of cooking, add peeled shrimp. Sprinkle the finished soup with chopped green onion.
4. Creamy Eel Soup
Source: makkoli-spb.ruContains some rather exotic ingredients, but the result will exceed all expectations.
You will need: 250 g roasted eel fillet, 350 ml 20% cream, 450 ml water, 100 g leek, 2 tsp dashi fish broth, 100 g short-grain rice, 60 g wakame seaweed, spices.
Preparation: Boil water, add dashi fish broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Add cream and bring to a boil again. Add the sliced eel fillet and season the soup.
Separately, cook the rice and add it to the soup. Add leek rings and simmer for a few more minutes. Arrange wakame seaweed in bowls and pour the hot soup over them.
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5. Beef Ramen
Source: novyefoto.ruOne of the most hearty recipes in this collection. Perfect for cold days!
You will need: 1 leek, 2 celery stalks, 2 cloves garlic, 3 carrots, 1 bunch parsley, 5 tbsp soy sauce, 120 g wheat noodles, 300 g beef, 2-3 eggs, 2 cups chicken broth, 3 cups beef broth, 2 cups water, 1-2 tbsp sriracha sauce.
Preparation: Thinly slice the leek, carrots, and celery, and sauté them for 10 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and parsley, and fry for another 1 minute. Add both types of broth, water, both sauces, and spices to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat.
At the same time, marinate the beef in spices, then fry it until cooked and slice into strips. Boil, peel, and halve the eggs. Prepare the noodles according to package instructions. Arrange everything in bowls and pour the broth with vegetables over them.
6. Japanese Creamy Salmon Soup
Source: dzen.ruBok choy can be replaced with Napa cabbage or Savoy cabbage.
You will need: 350 g salmon, 3 potatoes, 20 g leek, 1 carrot, 100 ml cream, 1.5 L water, 10 g ginger, 100 g bok choy, spices.
Preparation: Thinly slice the carrot and leek, and sauté them briefly. Dice the potatoes, boil them in water until soft, add bok choy, diced salmon, the sautéed vegetables, and grated ginger. Season, pour in the cream, and simmer everything together for another 5 minutes.
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7. Miso Soup with Udon and Seafood
Source: dzen.ruA great way to diversify your usual diet.
You will need: 20 g dried shiitake mushrooms, 15 g dashi fish broth, 1.5 L water, 15 g wakame seaweed, 400 g seafood mix, 350 g red fish, 65 g miso paste, 100 g udon noodles, 180 g tofu, sesame seeds, green onion.
Preparation: Soak shiitake mushrooms in boiling water for 1 hour. Then rinse, slice, cover them with water again, and bring to a boil. Add diced tofu, dashi, and miso paste, stir, and simmer everything for 5-7 minutes over low heat.
Add wakame seaweed, and after another 5 minutes, add seafood and noodles. After another 5 minutes, add large pieces of red fish, bring to a boil, simmer for another 5 minutes, and remove the soup from heat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion.
8. Japanese Mushroom Soup
Source: youtube.comIf you want to make the broth richer and more aromatic, traditionally add a spoonful of dashi.
You will need: 2-3 L water, 1 leek, 500 g shiitake mushrooms, 1 carrot, 100 g green peas, 150 g noodles.
Preparation: Roughly chop the shiitake mushrooms, cover them with water, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, then season.
Thinly slice and sauté the carrot and leek until soft, add the sliced mushrooms from the broth to them, and fry for another 3 minutes. Add all ingredients except the noodles to the boiling mushroom broth, simmer for another 5-7 minutes, and add the noodles. Simmer the soup for another 2 minutes and let it steep for a bit.
9. Chicken Udon Soup
Source: vk.comA classic soup that any hostess can handle.
You will need: 150 g udon noodles, 1 L chicken broth, 1 onion, 1 leek stalk, 2 carrots, 4 cloves garlic, 1 ginger root, 2 tbsp soy sauce, spices, sesame seeds, green onion.
Preparation: Thinly slice the onion, leek, and carrots. Mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and add all of this to the boiling broth. Simmer for 5-7 minutes over medium heat and add soy sauce, spices, and noodles. Cook the soup for another 3-4 minutes until the noodles are done. When serving, add green onion and sesame seeds.
10. Japanese Soba Soup
Source: dzen.ruAnother simple recipe with regular chicken broth and buckwheat noodles.
You will need: 300 ml chicken broth, 80 g soba noodles, 1 egg, 200 g chicken fillet, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1-2 handfuls of sprouts, sesame seeds, chili pepper.
Preparation: Slice the chicken fillet into strips, season, and fry until cooked. Cook the noodles according to package instructions, and separately boil an egg. Bring the broth with soy sauce to a boil, pour it into bowls, and arrange the noodles, fried chicken, and egg wedges. Add sprouts or greens, sprinkle the soup with sesame seeds and chili pepper to taste.