Tonjiru (Pork Miso Soup)
Tonjiru, a warming Japanese Pork Miso Soup, is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. This hearty dish features tender pork belly simmered with fresh vegetables in a rich miso broth, creating a delightful blend of umami flavors. It’s not just a meal; it’s a culinary hug that brings warmth and joy with every spoonful. Easy to prepare, Tonjiru can be customized with seasonal ingredients, making it an ideal choice for any weeknight dinner or family gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g pork belly, sliced
- 2 tbsp white or red miso paste
- 200g daikon radish, thinly sliced
- 100g carrots, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 200g firm tofu, cubed
- 4 cups dashi stock (or water)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the pork belly until crispy on the edges (about 5 minutes).
- Add daikon radish and carrots to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in dashi stock and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix miso paste with a ladle of hot broth until smooth. Stir this mixture back into the pot and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Gently add tofu and chopped green onions just before serving, warming through without boiling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg