Silken Japanese Miso Soup with Tofu Tempura

Name: Silken Japanese Miso Soup with Tofu Tempura
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Dashi Stock; White Miso Paste; Silken Tofu; Soy Sauce; Mirin; Green Onions; Nori; Sesame Seeds; Firm Tofu; All-purpose Flour; Cornstarch; Ice-cold Water; Egg; Vegetable Oil; Soy Sauce; Rice Vinegar; Sugar; Grated Ginger

A harmonious blend of silky miso broth and crisp tofu heaven

Dive into the umami-rich flavors of Japanese cuisine with this elegantly simple yet deliciously satisfying soup and tempura combo.

1 h 10 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Miso Soup

Dashi Stock

4 cups

White Miso Paste

3 tablespoons

Silken Tofu

1 block, cubed

Soy Sauce

2 tablespoons

Mirin

1 tablespoon

Green Onions

2, sliced

Nori

1 sheet, cut into thin strips

Sesame Seeds

1 tablespoon, toasted

For the Tofu Tempura

Firm Tofu

1 block, pressed and cut into cubes

All-purpose Flour

1/2 cup

Cornstarch

1/2 cup

Ice-cold Water

1 cup

Egg

Vegetable Oil

for frying

For the Dipping Sauce

Soy Sauce

1/4 cup

Rice Vinegar

2 tablespoons

Sugar

1 tablespoon

Grated Ginger

1 teaspoon

Preparation

Preparing the Miso Soup Base

Simmer Dashi

Bring the dashi stock to a gentle simmer in a medium pot.

Dissolve Miso

Dissolve the miso paste in a small bowl with some of the warm dashi, then add back to the pot.

Season and Add Tofu

Stir in soy sauce, mirin, and add the silken tofu gently.

Preparing the Tofu Tempura

Make Batter

Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and ice-cold water with the egg to make the tempura batter.

Heat Oil

Heat vegetable oil in a deep saucepan to 350°F (175°C).

Ensure the oil is hot enough for the crispiest tempura. Use chopsticks to check oil temperature — small bubbles will form around them if ready.

Coat Tofu

Dip tofu cubes into the batter, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Cooking Process

Making the Soup

Simmer the miso soup for an additional 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Frying the Tempura

Carefully place battered tofu into the hot oil, frying for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.

Preparing the Dipping Sauce

Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and ginger until sugar dissolves.

Plating & Serving