Hearty Pork Miso Soup (Tonjiru)
A highly satisfying, hearty miso soup packed with pork and plenty of root vegetables that melt into a rich, flavorful broth. Using two types of miso and a hint of ginger provides depth and a warmth that goes straight to your core.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Cut the vegetables and pork into bite-sized pieces; soak the burdock root in water to remove bitterness. → Heat sesame oil in a pot, stir-fry the pork, then remove from the pot. Stir-fry the burdock and other vegetables, then steam-cook with sake. → Add water, pork, grated ginger, and dashi granules; bring to a boil, skim off any scum, and simmer on low heat for 12 minutes. → Add the tofu and heat for 2 minutes, then turn off the heat and stir in the two types of miso, soy sauce, and green onions. → Heat on low for 1-2 minutes and serve.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Cut the vegetables and pork into bite-sized pieces; soak the burdock root in water to remove bitterness. → Heat sesame oil in a pot, stir-fry the pork, then remove from the pot. Stir-fry the burdock and other vegetables, then steam-cook with sake. → Add water, pork, grated ginger, and dashi granules; bring to a boil, skim off any scum, and simmer on low heat for 12 minutes. → Add the tofu and heat for 2 minutes, then turn off the heat and stir in the two types of miso, soy sauce, and green onions. → Heat on low for 1-2 minutes and serve.
Introduction
A highly satisfying, hearty miso soup packed with pork and plenty of root vegetables that melt into a rich, flavorful broth. Using two types of miso and a hint of ginger provides depth and a warmth that goes straight to your core.
Step 1
Scrape the skin off the burdock root with the back of a knife, rinse quickly, trim the ends, slice diagonally, and soak in water for 5-10 minutes to remove bitterness.
Step 2
Cut the core out of the onion and cut into wedges.
Step 3
Peel the carrot, cut it in half lengthwise, and slice into 5mm thick half-moons.
Step 4
Peel the daikon radish and cut into 5mm thick quarter-rounds (icho-giri).
Step 5
Trim the ends of the green onion and slice diagonally.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
💡 Thoroughly pat the burdock root dry with paper towels before searing to bring out its fragrant, nutty aroma.
💡 Removing the pork after stir-frying prevents it from becoming tough, ensuring it remains juicy.
💡 Blending regular miso with white miso creates a deep, complex balance of sweetness and umami.
⚠️ When adding the miso, be sure to turn off the heat first; keep heating to a minimum afterward to preserve the delicate aroma.
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