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Miso Soup with Onion Pork Belly & Tofu

Miso Soup with Onion Pork Belly & Tofu

Today’s miso soup features a delightful combination of onion, pork belly, and tofu. The natural sweetness from the onion, combined with the savory miso taste, complements the rich flavor of the pork belly. With the addition of quality protein from tofu, this soup becomes a hearty and satisfying dish. As with many of our other miso soups, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare. Consider making extra for dinner and enjoying the leftovers for breakfast. Pairing this miso soup with steamed rice and pickled vegetables creates a simple yet fulfilling morning meal. Give it a try, and we hope you enjoy the wonderful blend of flavors in this miso soup!

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Miso Glazed Eggplant (Dengaku)

Miso Glazed Eggplant

Miso Glazed Eggplant (Nasu Dengaku, 茄子田楽) is grilled eggplant rounds topped with a sweet miso sauce. It makes for a great appetizer alongside your favorite drinks such as sake and beer. Additionally, it serves as a delicious main dish that pairs well with steamed rice. The robust flavor of the miso sauce complements the freshness of the juicy eggplant. Feel free to use any kind of miso you prefer, adjusting the amount of sugar and Mirin accordingly. This dish is also vegan-friendly. We hope you give it a try!

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Miso Soup with Carrot and Egg

Miso Soup with Carrot and Egg

Today’s miso soup is made with carrot and egg. This miso soup is definitely an everyday dish with simple ingredients that are already in your fridge. The sweetness from the carrot makes the taste of the soup nice and mild, and the fluffy egg is irresistibly tempting. You can make this miso soup at a moment’s notice. Hope you like it!

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Pork Chop with Onion Soy Sauce

Pork Chop with Onion Soy Sauce

Pork Chop with Onion Soy Sauce is a sautéed pork chop served with a sauce made from grated onion, seasoned with soy sauce and honey. Pork sauté is a dish where pork is cooked using the sauté method—a short-duration and high-heat cooking technique—widely accepted in Japanese cuisine, influenced by Western-inspired dishes. It is commonly found in Western-style restaurants and cafes in Japan, but it’s particularly popular in home cooking due to its simplicity. When flavored in a Japanese style, Pork sauté becomes a wonderful dinner entree for everyday cooking there. As the onion cooks through, the taste becomes sweet and mild. Combined with soy sauce and honey, it creates a delightful sauce for the meat dish. This dish takes little time to prepare but serves as a substantial main course. Hope you give it a try!

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Pork Chop with Onion Soy Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings

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Ingredients

  • 2 pork chops
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 2 Tbsp oil

Onion Soy Sauce

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Instructions 

  • Make onion soy sauce. Grate onion finely. Mix onion, soy sauce, sake, and honey well. Set the mixture aside.
  • Make vertical incisions at 1" (2.5 cm) intervals between the lean and fatty parts of the pork chops, creating shallow cuts. Pound the meat a few times with a rolling pin. Season with salt and then lightly coat with flour.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan at medium heat. Place the prepared pork and cook for 2-3 minutes. Once browned, turn over, and cook an additional couple of minutes. Remove any excess oil from the pan using a paper towel. Add the onion soy sauce, and cook and stir for another minute.
  • Slice into approximately 6 pieces and plate the pork, then spoon the sauce over it. Serve with some vegetables.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: onion, pork, pork chop
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Miso Soup with Potato Dumplings

Miso Soup with Potato Dumplings

Today’s miso soup is made with potato dumplings. Dumpling soups, known as Suiton, are found in many regions in Japan, and the dumplings are usually made from flour and water. Suiton is a simple and hearty dish, loved as comfort food. Here, Suiton dumplings are made with grated raw potatoes. The texture of the dumplings becomes chewy once they are cooked in the soup, and they are delicious. And it’s so easy to make with the ingredients you already have. Add whatever vegetables you have in the fridge; there is no need to shop for this miso soup. It’s warm and filling, making it a perfect dish for cold nights. Hope you try it!

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Potato Gratin with Creamy Tofu Sauce

Potato Gratin with Creamy Tofu Sauce

This potato gratin is made with a delicious creamy Tofu sauce. Typically, gratins feature Béchamel white sauce, but in this recipe, the sauce primarily consists of pureed silken tofu. It offers a healthier alternative with fewer calories while being rich in protein and various nutrients inherent in Tofu. A modest amount of butter and milk, combined with cheese of course, effectively mask the soy flavor of Tofu. Whether scaled up for a crowd in a large baking dish or prepared in a single-serving dish, this versatile dish caters to everyone. Serving it piping hot from the oven is ideal for chilly days. Hope you like it!

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Rice Bowl with Silky Egg Sauce

Rice Bowl with Silky Egg Sauce

Rice Bowl with Egg and Silky Sauce (Tamago Ankake, 卵あんかけ丼）is a dish where a thickened, savory starchy sauce with egg is poured over rice. This mildly flavored, simple rice bowl dish is perfect for any time of day, but especially convenient during crunch time. It takes no more than 15 minutes from start to finish. If you prefer a hot meal for breakfast even when busy, instead of cold cereal, the Rice Bowl with Egg and Silky Sauce is an excellent choice. Also, the smooth sauce and rice are gentle on the stomach, making it suitable even when under the weather. It’s incredibly easy to make and wonderfully warm and delicious. I hope you give it a try!

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Miso Soup with Taro and Chicken

Miso Soup with Taro and Chicken

Today’s miso soup features Satoimo, Japanese taro, and chicken. Soft and fluffy, or sometimes sticky, taro is a satisfyingly filling ingredient for miso soup. You may find it a little troublesome to peel taro since it may cause your skin to itch sometimes. Feel free to use gloves if you prefer. Along with the taro, we’ve added chicken thigh pieces; they complement each other very well. However, you can substitute chicken breast or chicken tender if you prefer a healthier option. While chicken thigh adds a rich flavor to the soup, lean chicken will also contribute pleasant umami. If you come across taro, give this miso soup a try. You’re sure to enjoy it!

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Butter Corn Ramen

Butter Corn Ramen

Butter Corn Ramen is a type of ramen famous in the Hokkaido region. It’s topped with corn cooked in butter, which makes the soup creamy and rich, with a delicate balance of buttery flavor and the sweetness of corn. Our Butter Corn Ramen offers an easy homemade version. Since we use store-bought chicken broth as a base, there’s no need to spend hours preparing the ramen soup. While it’s a relatively simple soup, adding a little bit more butter just before serving ensures that the soup has great depth in taste. It’s quite easy to make, but timing is crucial. Prepare all the toppings first, make and keep the ramen soup hot, cook the noodles, and finally assemble everything quickly. If you’re craving delicious ramen but don’t want to eat out or settle for instant options, this recipe is for you. Give this easy yet scrumptious ramen a try. We hope you enjoy it.

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Miso Soup with Pork Meatballs

Miso Soup with Pork Meatballs

Today’s miso soup is with pork meatballs and Napa cabbage, making it a hearty dish that can easily serve as a main course alongside steamed rice. There’s no need to make Dashi for this miso soup as the ground pork provides enough umami savory flavor. Napa cabbage adds a delightful texture and makes the soup both filling and healthy. While pork meatballs are simple to make, you can enhance the flavor by adding grated ginger or chopped onion. Overall, it’s a very satisfying miso soup. Give it a try soon!

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