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Nutritional Values
150kcal
8gProtein
20gCarbs
5gFat
4gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🫘 Soy
Kyoto Style Misoshiru
How to order / say it
Say it
白味噌汁 — [mee-soh shee-roo]
Order
I'd like the Kyoto style misoshiru, please.
Locally
白味噌汁をお願いします。
Say locally
Traditional white miso soup with seasonal vegetables.
Why try it?
Kyoto's mild white miso soup is a reflection of the city's refined palate and its emphasis on harmony and simplicity in cuisine. A must-try to experience the understated elegance of Kyoto's culinary culture.
How it tastes
The soup offers a delicate balance of umami-rich miso with a subtly sweet aftertaste, complemented by tender seasonal vegetables and hints of dashi.
Origin & History — first documented: 800
Misoshiru has its roots in ancient Japanese temple cuisine. By the Heian period (794–1185), this white miso variation became popular in Kyoto's kaiseki dining, integrating local ingredients and showcasing the gentle flavors preferred by the region's aristocracy.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥣 100 g white miso
- 🐟 500 ml dashi stock
- 🫘 100 g tofu
- 🥕 50 g shiitake mushrooms
- 🥕 50 g carrot
- 🥕 30 g spinach
Method
- 1 Prepare dashi stock by simmering kombu and bonito flakes in water.
- 2 Dice vegetables and tofu into bite-sized pieces.
- 3 Bring dashi to a gentle boil and add miso paste while stirring.
- 4 Add vegetables and tofu, simmer until tender, and serve hot.
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