Economical Pre-Pay Day Pork Soup Recipe

Name: Economical Pre-Pay Day Pork Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 grams Ground pork; 1 tsp each Sake, soy sauce, sugar (to pre-flavor the ground pork); 1/2 of a small onion Onion (thinly sliced); 1/3 to 1/2 bag Bean sprouts; 1 clove Garlic (finely chopped); 1 Red chili pepper (de-seed and slice into rounds); 1 Miso (I recommend white miso or country-style miso); 1 Dashi stock granules; 1 tsp Sesame oil; 1 tsp Soy sauce; 1 Black pepper

Servings: persons

100 grams Ground pork
1 tsp each Sake, soy sauce, sugar (to pre-flavor the ground pork)
1/2 of a small onion Onion (thinly sliced)
1/3 to 1/2 bag Bean sprouts
1 clove Garlic (finely chopped)
1 Red chili pepper (de-seed and slice into rounds)
1 Miso (I recommend white miso or country-style miso)
1 Dashi stock granules
1 tsp Sesame oil
1 tsp Soy sauce
1 Black pepper

1
Heat some oil in a frying pan, add the garlic and red chili pepper and stir fry over low heat.
2
When it becomes fragrant turn the heat up to high, add the ground pork and the pre-flavoring ingredients and stir fry.
3
Just before the pork is cooked through, add the onion and bean sprouts and stir fry quickly, then add the water and dashi stock granules.
4
When it comes to a simmer, turn down the heat to low, and simmer for a little bit while removing the scum.
5
When the onion has wilted and softened, turn the heat off and dissolve in some miso while tasting.
6
Drizzle in a little sesame oil and soy sauce, and add some black pepper to finish.
7
One Cookpad user called shouko san made this with harusame glass noodles.
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That looks great too!

101

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 100 grams Ground pork, 1 tsp each Sake, soy sauce, sugar (to pre-flavor the ground pork), 1/2 of a small onion Onion (thinly sliced), 1/3 to 1/2 bag Bean sprouts, and more.

Yes, Economical Pre-Pay Day Pork Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Economical Pre-Pay Day Pork Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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