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Sumashijiru

A simple clear soup with Kombu sea kelp and Katsuobushi bonito flakes, seasoned with soy sauce and Sake

Sumashijiru
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
10 min
Yield
4 servings
Difficulty
MEDIUM

Ingredients

Quantities are shown as originally provided.

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 sheet Kombu dried sea kelp
  • 1 handful Katsuobushi
  • 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Sake
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 block Tofu
  • 1/2 bunch Mitsuba

Instructions

  1. 1

    Put water and Kombu in a pot and heat at medium heat until just before boiling. Remove Kombu. Add Katsuobushi and let the water boil then immediately turn off the heat. Leave it for 5 minutes and strain.

  2. 2

    Season Dashi broth with Soy Sauce, Sake, and salt.

  3. 3

    Cut Tofu into 1/2" cubes and chop Mitsuba coarsely.

  4. 4

    Add Tofu into the soup and cook for a minute. Pour the soup into a bowl and sprinkle Mitsuba.

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