Miso tofu ginger soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crispy Sesame Tofu
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1 1/2 tablespoons avocado oil
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 block extra firm tofu (450g)
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1 1/2 tablespoons tamari
→ Ginger Miso Soup
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2–3 tablespoons yellow miso paste
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2 teaspoons sesame oil, save a little for garnish
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Zest and juice of half a lemon
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2 teaspoons avocado oil
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Kosher salt, adjust to taste
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Cooked rice, as a base
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4 thin slices of fresh ginger
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1 Fresno chili, thinly sliced
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5 garlic cloves, finely sliced
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1/2 medium yellow onion
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4 1/2 cups (1.1L) hot water
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3 dried shiitake mushrooms
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3 green onions (white and green parts separated), thinly sliced
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 220°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Grate the tofu into the sheet using a large-hole grater. Mix in tamari, cornstarch, sesame seeds, rice vinegar, and avocado oil. Spread it out evenly and bake for 15 minutes, then toss it with tongs. Bake for another 5–8 minutes until golden.
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Warm avocado oil in a big pot on medium-low. Toss in the onion, sprinkle a little salt, and cook for about 5 minutes until it’s soft and caramelized. Add the chili, ginger, garlic, and the white parts of the green onions. Stir and let it cook for around 2 minutes.
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Throw in the dried mushrooms and pour in 3 1/2 cups of hot water. Stir and bring it to a boil. Drop the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 15 minutes.
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Mix 1 cup of water, sesame oil, and the yellow miso paste in a bowl. Stir until it’s completely blended with no lumps.
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Scoop the mushrooms out of the broth. Stir in the miso mixture, then add in the lemon zest and juice. Use an immersion blender to make the soup smooth and creamy. Stir in the green part of the sliced onions last.
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Put some cooked rice into a bowl, pour the miso broth on it, and add the crispy tofu on top. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil, if you’d like.
# Notes:
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Make the broth ahead of time so you can reheat it quickly when needed.
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Stir in the miso at the end so you keep all its health benefits and amazing flavor.
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Feel free to tweak the seasonings. Don’t hesitate to reduce the ginger or swap it with a milder option like more garlic or extra miso paste.