Our Family Recipe for Pork Soup with Lots of Sesame

Name: Our Family Recipe for Pork Soup with Lots of Sesame
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 grams a. Thinly sliced pork; 1/4 a. Daikon radish; 1/2 a. Carrot; 1 bag a. Burdok root shavings; 1 pack a. Bean sprouts; 1 block a. Firm tofu; 1 a. Aburaage; 750 ml Dashi stock; 5 ml Usukuchi soy sauce; 15 ml Sake; 60 grams Miso; 1 tbsp Sesame oil (for stir frying); 1 dash Green onion; 1 dash Ground sesame seeds

Servings: persons

100 grams a. Thinly sliced pork
1/4 a. Daikon radish
1/2 a. Carrot
1 bag a. Burdok root shavings
1 pack a. Bean sprouts
1 block a. Firm tofu
1 a. Aburaage
750 ml Dashi stock
5 ml Usukuchi soy sauce
15 ml Sake
60 grams Miso
1 tbsp Sesame oil (for stir frying)
1 dash Green onion
1 dash Ground sesame seeds

1
Prep the ingredients: Cut the pork into 3 cm pieces.
2
Cut up all the a. ingredients so that they're the same size as the burdock root shavings.
3
Pour boiling water over the aburaage and drain before cutting it up.
4
Put 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a pan and stir fry the a. ingredients.
5
Add the dashi stock, sake and soy sauce and simmer over medium heat.
6
When it comes to a boil turn the heat down to low, and skim off the scum.
7
Put on a lid and simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
8
Dissolve in the miso and mix well.
9
Drizzle in some sesame oil to finish if you like, to make it even more fragrant.
10
Ladle into serving bowls, add plenty of ground sesame seeds and top with chopped green onion.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 100 grams a. Thinly sliced pork, 1/4 a. Daikon radish, 1/2 a. Carrot, 1 bag a. Burdok root shavings, and more.

Yes, Our Family Recipe for Pork Soup with Lots of Sesame 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!