Miso Soup with Nameko Mushrooms

The naturally gelatinous coating of nameko mushrooms gives miso soup a creamy texture!

Miso Soup with Nameko Mushrooms
Photographed by Manao Okamoto


Recipe by
Makiko Oda

Easy

Vegetables

Healthy

Quick

46kcal

5minutes

Calorie count is per serving

Ingredients (Serves 2)

  • 1 bag nameko mushrooms (100 g)
  • 400 ml dashi
  • 2-3 tbsp miso
  • A pinch of mitsuba

Directions

1

Empty the nameko mushrooms into a strainer with a handle. Immerse in water and give them a quick rinse. Drain thoroughly.

2

Heat the dashi in a pot placed over medium heat. Add the nameko.

3

Wash the strainer used for the nameko and pat dry. Place the miso in the strainer and dunk it into the dashi just before it comes to a gentle boil. Stir and dissolve the miso. Turn off the heat. Serve in individual bowls, and garnish with mitsuba cut into 2 cm lengths.