Miso Soup with Tofu and Wakame

Method

1. 1
   • water 1 l
   • dashi granules 1 tsp

   Simmer the dashi broth — Bring the water to a gentle simmer with the dashi granules for 5 minutes.

   ⏱5 min
2. 2
   • water 1 l
   • wakame 2 tbsp

   Soak the wakame — Soak the dried wakame in a small bowl of warm water for 2 minutes until softened, then drain.

   ⏱2 min
3. 3
   • miso paste 4 tbsp
   • mirin 1 tsp

   Whisk in the miso paste — Ladle a little hot broth into a bowl, whisk in the miso paste and mirin until smooth, then stir it back into the pot off the heat.

4. 4
   • tofu 200 g
   • wakame 2 tbsp

   Add the tofu and wakame — Add the tofu and softened wakame to the pot and warm through gently without boiling.

5. 5
   • spring onion 2
   • sesame seeds 1 tsp
   • nori sheets 1

   Garnish and serve — Ladle into bowls and scatter with sliced spring onion, sesame seeds, and shredded nori to serve.