Ainu-style Smoked Trout And Wakame Soup
Ainu-style Smoked Trout and Wakame Soup is a traditional dish from the Ainu people of Japan, featuring the rich flavors of smoked trout and the umami taste of wakame seaweed. This hearty soup is perfect for a cozy night in or as a starter for a special meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked trout, flaked
- 4 cups dashi broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup sake
- 1/4 cup wakame seaweed, rehydrated
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp miso paste
Instructions
- In a pot, bring the dashi broth, soy sauce, mirin, and sake to a simmer.
- Add the flaked smoked trout and rehydrated wakame seaweed to the pot.
- In a small bowl, mix the miso paste with a ladle of the hot broth until smooth, then add it back to the pot.
- Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the soup while gently stirring to create egg ribbons.
- Divide the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
Supplies
Large pot Stirring spoon Bowls for serving
Tools
Knife Cutting board Bowl for rehydrating wakame
Serving suggestions
Serve the Ainu-style Smoked Trout and Wakame Soup with a side of steamed rice for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can use homemade dashi broth instead of store-bought.
Cost
$20