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Sweet Potato Pork Miso Soup

by 料理研究家ゆかりのおうちで簡単レシピ / Yukari's Kitchen

Introducing a delicious and hearty pork miso soup packed with sweet potato and plenty of vegetables. This comforting dish, with its rich flavors from vegetables and pork, is incredibly easy to make – just chop, stir-fry, and simmer. Try this simple and tasty pork miso soup, especially perfect with sweet potatoes that are at their best from autumn through winter.

📖Cooking Basics

miso（ramen）

Steps

Trim the ends off the sweet potato and slice it into 1cm to 1.5cm thick rounds. Cut thicker pieces in half.
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Soak the sliced sweet potato in water for 5 minutes.
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Drain the sweet potato, cover loosely with plastic wrap, leaving one small opening for steam to escape. Microwave (600W) for 3 minutes. After heating, close the steam opening and let it steam until ready to use. [Key Tip!] Microwaving enhances the sweetness and makes the sweet potato fluffy. Letting it steam in the wrap further improves the texture.
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Cut the onion into wedges and gently separate the layers with your hands.
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Peel the carrot, cut it in half lengthwise, and then slice thinly to about 5mm thick.
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Peel the daikon radish, cut it in half lengthwise, and then slice into about 5mm thick half-moon shapes.
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Tear the konjac jelly into bite-sized pieces by hand. If it's pre-cooked and doesn't require de-flavoring, use it as is. [Key Tip!] Tearing creates a rough surface that absorbs flavor better.
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Cut the pork into bite-sized pieces.
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Heat 1/2 tbsp of sesame oil in a pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the pork and stir-fry, breaking it up as it cooks.
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Once the pork is mostly cooked, add the carrots, daikon radish, and onions, and stir briefly. Add 2 tbsp of cooking sake (rice wine), cover, and steam-fry over low-medium heat for 2 minutes. [Key Tip!] Steam-frying the vegetables condenses their flavors and makes them more delicious.
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Remove the lid and continue to cook for about 1 minute to evaporate the alcohol from the sake.
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Add the konjac jelly and the steamed sweet potato, and stir once.
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Add 2 tbsp of mirin (sweet rice wine) and cook for about 1 minute, stirring gently. [Key Tip!] Adding mirin at this stage and cooking it down helps the sweetness and richness to penetrate.
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Add 600ml of water and 1 tsp of dashi powder, mix well, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
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Once boiling, skim off any scum, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Remove the lid, gradually dissolve 2-3 tbsp of miso into the soup without forming clumps. Stir everything together, then drizzle the remaining 1/2 tbsp of sesame oil over the top and stir once more to finish. [Key Tip!] Adjust the amount of miso to your preferred saltiness, and adding sesame oil at the end adds a fragrant aroma.
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