How to make Tonjiru with Fried tofu

Let us introduce you to a traditional Japanese home-cooked dish called “Tonjiru” (pork miso soup). Tonjiru is a nutritious and heartwarming soup made by simmering pork and plenty of vegetables in miso. This recipe includes fried tofu (abura-age) to enhance its flavor.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• Fried tofu (Abura-age): 2 pieces
• Pork belly: 100g
• Carrot: 1 piece
• Daikon radish: 1/4 piece
• Green onion: 1/2 stalk
• Miso: to taste
• Water: appropriate amount

Instructions

1. Cut the fried tofu, carrot, daikon radish, and green onion into desired widths.
2. In a pot, stir-fry the pork belly, carrot, daikon radish, and green onion.
3. Once the ingredients are partially cooked, add the fried tofu and an appropriate amount of water.
4. Dissolve the miso in the water. Adjust the amount of miso and water to your taste.
5. It’s ready to serve.