Kenchin Soup with Tofu, Chicken & Dried Shiitake Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Kenchin Soup with Tofu, Chicken & Dried Shiitake Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 to 150 grams Chicken (thighs or breasts); 5 to 10 cm long Daikon radish; 1/2 Carrot; 2/3 to 1 piece Konnyaku; 1/2 to 1 block Firm tofu; 3 Dried shiitake mushrooms; 1000 to 1300 ml Japanese dashi stock (including the shiitake mushroom soaking water); 50 to 60 ml Soy sauce; 50 ml Sake; 1 tbsp Sugar

Servings: persons

100 to 150 grams Chicken (thighs or breasts)
5 to 10 cm long Daikon radish
1/2 Carrot
2/3 to 1 piece Konnyaku
1/2 to 1 block Firm tofu
3 Dried shiitake mushrooms
1000 to 1300 ml Japanese dashi stock (including the shiitake mushroom soaking water)
50 to 60 ml Soy sauce
50 ml Sake
1 tbsp Sugar

1
[Chicken] Cut into small bite sizes.
2
[Daikon & Carrot] Slice into slightly thick quarter rounds.
3
[Konnyaku] Rub with salt and rinse well.
4
Tear it into small pieces using your fingers or a spoon.
5
[Tofu] Drain with a sieve.
6
[Dried shiitake mushrooms] Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in plenty of water to rehydrate.
7
Slice thinly.
8
Reserve the soaking water and mix with Japanese dashi stock later.
9
Heat the vegetable and sesame oil in a large pot.
10
Put in the chicken and fry until its colour has changed.
11
Add the rest of the ingredients and fry further.
12
When the ingredients are coated with oil add the stock.
13
Bring to the boil and skim off the scum on the surface.
14
Add the soy sauce, sake and sugar and cook for a while.
15
After the vegetable are cooked through add the tofu broken into small rough pieces.
16
Cook for a while and it is done.
17
Ladle into individual bowls and sprinkle chopped green onion on top.

6324

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

320

Carbs

1127

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 100 to 150 grams Chicken (thighs or breasts), 5 to 10 cm long Daikon radish, 1/2 Carrot, 2/3 to 1 piece Konnyaku, and more.

Yes, Kenchin Soup with Tofu, Chicken & Dried Shiitake Mushrooms 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.

Kenchin Soup with Tofu, Chicken & Dried Shiitake Mushrooms

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