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Tonjiru (Japanese Pork Soup)

Name: Tonjiru (Japanese Pork Soup)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Toasted sesame oil', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Pork belly', 'amount': '300 grams, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Onion', 'amount': '1, thinly sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Carrot', 'amount': '1, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Potato', 'amount': '1, diced'}; {'ingredient': 'Daikon radish', 'amount': '1, peeled and sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Green cabbage', 'amount': '1/4 head, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Enoki mushrooms', 'amount': '100 grams, trimmed'}; {'ingredient': 'Konjac noodles', 'amount': '200 grams, rinsed'}; {'ingredient': 'Dashi stock', 'amount': '4 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Miso paste', 'amount': '3 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Soy sauce', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Mirin', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Green onions', 'amount': '2, chopped (for garnish)'}

Tonjiru is a heartwarming Japanese pork soup that envelops you in its rich umami flavors, making it the perfect dish for chilly days. This soul-soothing bowl is brimming with tender pork belly, vibrant vegetables like daikon radish, carrots, and potatoes, as well as the unique texture of konjac noodles. Originating from the Kumamoto region, Tonjiru is a testament to the beauty of rustic Japanese home cooking, where simple ingredients are transformed into a nourishing and fulfilling meal that warms both body and spirit. Enjoy this delightful soup as a comforting dinner or a flavorful appetizer that will surely leave your guests craving more.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Toasted sesame oil: 2 tablespoons
Pork belly: 300 grams, sliced
Onion: 1, thinly sliced
Carrot: 1, sliced
Potato: 1, diced
Daikon radish: 1, peeled and sliced
Green cabbage: 1/4 head, chopped
Enoki mushrooms: 100 grams, trimmed
Konjac noodles: 200 grams, rinsed
Dashi stock: 4 cups
Miso paste: 3 tablespoons
Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
Mirin: 1 tablespoon
Green onions: 2, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

In a large pot, heat the toasted sesame oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced pork belly and cook until browned and slightly crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the sliced onion, carrot, potato, daikon radish, konjac noodles, chopped green cabbage, and enoki mushrooms. Stir fry for about 3-5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
In a small bowl, combine the miso paste, soy sauce, and mirin with a ladleful of the dashi stock to create a smooth paste. This will ensure the miso dissolves evenly without clumping.
Add the miso mixture to the pot and stir well to combine with the vegetables and pork.
Pour in the remaining dashi stock and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors meld beautifully.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions on top.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Soup • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 30 minutes • Calories: 320 • Fat: 20g • Carbs: 18g • Protein: 15g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 3g