Rustic Pork Miso Soup with Dumplings Recipe

Name: Rustic Pork Miso Soup with Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 grams Thinly sliced pork; 1 Burdock root (choose a thin one); 1/2 Carrot; 2 small, Taro root; 1/2 block, Konnyaku; 1 Japanese leek; 1/2 packet Shimeji mushrooms; 1000 ml Dashi stock; 2 tbsp Sake; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 4 to 5 tablespoons Miso; 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil; 100 grams Plain flour; 60 grams Katakuriko; 120 ml Lukewarm water

Servings: persons

100 grams Thinly sliced pork
1 Burdock root (choose a thin one)
1/2 Carrot
2 small, Taro root
1/2 block, Konnyaku
1 Japanese leek
1/2 packet Shimeji mushrooms
1000 ml Dashi stock
2 tbsp Sake
1 tbsp Soy sauce
4 to 5 tablespoons Miso
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
100 grams Plain flour
60 grams Katakuriko
120 ml Lukewarm water

1
Scrape the burdock skin, shred finely into shavings and soak in water.
2
Chop the carrot roughly or into thin batons.
3
Cut the pork into 2 cm lengths.
4
Shred the shimeji mushrooms.
5
Cut the konnyaku roughly with a spoon and blanch for about 2 minutes.
6
Slice the taro root into 5 mm thick-half moons.
7
Slice the leek diagonally into 5 mm.
8
Heat oil in a pan.
9
Add and fry the burdock root, carrot, konnyaku and pork over a medium heat.
10
Stir and add dashi stock.
11
After bringing to the boil, skim off the scum on the surface.
12
Add the soy sauce and sake and cover.
13
Cook over a lowish heat for 15 minutes.
14
Combine the dumpling ingredients in a bowl and mix well with a spoon.
15
Boil water in a small saucepan and scoop the dumplings with a spoon.
16
Drop the dumplings in the water and cook for about 5 minutes.
17
Drain in a colander.
18
After 15 minutes add the dumplings and miso.
19
Reduce the heat to low and cook for further 5 minutes.
20
Add the taro root, shimeji mushrooms and Japanese leek and cook for 5 minutes.

508

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 100 grams Thinly sliced pork, 1 Burdock root (choose a thin one), 1/2 Carrot, 2 small, Taro root, and more.

Yes, Rustic Pork Miso Soup with Dumplings 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.

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Rustic Pork Miso Soup with Dumplings

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Variations & substitutions

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