Soups and StewsJapanese RichardObradovic Aug 11, 2025 36
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Description
Rich, hearty, and warming — Tonjiru combines tender pork slices with miso, root vegetables, and a savory dashi broth 🌿🔥. A true winter favorite in Japan that fills both stomach and soul.
Ingredients
🐖 150 g thinly sliced pork belly (5.3 oz)
🥕 1 carrot, sliced into half-moons
🥔 1 medium potato, diced
🥬 1/4 daikon radish (200 g / 7 oz), sliced into strips
🍄 100 g shiitake mushrooms, sliced (3.5 oz)
🧅 1/2 onion, sliced
🥦 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
💧 800 ml dashi stock (3 1/3 cups / 27 fl oz)
🍱 3 tablespoons miso paste (45 g / 1.6 oz)
🛢️ 1 tablespoon sesame oil (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)
Preparation
1️⃣ Heat sesame oil in a large pot and sauté pork slices until lightly browned.
2️⃣ Add carrot, potato, daikon, onion, and mushrooms. Stir for 2–3 minutes.
3️⃣ Pour in dashi stock and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam.
4️⃣ Lower heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes until vegetables are tender.
5️⃣ In a small bowl, mix miso paste with some hot broth, then stir into the pot.
6️⃣ Heat gently (do not boil) and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Total Time
🕒 Prep: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook: 15 minutes
⏳ Total: 25 minutes
Nutritional Value
🔋 Energy: 220 kcal
💪 Protein: 12 g
🧈 Fat: 12 g
🍞 Carbohydrates: 16 g
🧂 Sodium: 720 mg
Advice
For extra depth, use a mix of white and red miso.
Status
Warm your body and spirit with Tonjiru 🐖🍲 — Japan’s beloved pork miso soup loaded with veggies and rich flavor. #grannyzen #tonjiru #japanesesoup #comfortfood #winterwarmer
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