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Osuimono

A traditional Japanese clear soup featuring delicate dashi broth seasoned with light soy sauce and sake, served with tofu and mitsuba.

20 minEasyServes 435 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups dashi stock
  • 2 tsp Japanese sake
  • 1 tsp light soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 4 oz silken tofu, cubed
  • 4 sprigs mitsuba greens, trimmed

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring 4 cups dashi stock to a gentle simmer in a saucepan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 2 tsp Japanese sake, 1 tsp light soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, stirring until the salt dissolves completely.

  3. 3

    Gently slide 4 oz cubed silken tofu into the simmered broth and heat for 2 minutes without boiling.

  4. 4

    Divide broth and tofu into individual bowls and garnish with 4 sprigs trimmed mitsuba greens before serving.

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Questions

What is Osuimono?

A traditional Japanese clear soup featuring delicate dashi broth seasoned with light soy sauce and sake, served with tofu and mitsuba. This reference files it under Japanese soup: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 20 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of sake in Osuimono?

The entry for Osuimono calls for 2 tsp Japanese sake. In its place: Dry sherry or a dry white wine does the same job. For no alcohol, use water or light stock with a few drops of rice vinegar.

Can I make Osuimono gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Osuimono is 1 tsp light soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Osuimono keto-friendly?

A serving of Osuimono carries 2 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 10 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 2 percent.

Does Osuimono contain soy?

Yes: 1 tsp light soy sauce and 4 oz silken tofu, cubed. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Osuimono?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 2 g of carbohydrate in about 35 calories, with 3 g protein and 1 g fat, plus 650 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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