INGREDIENTS
Serves 2
4 cups water
3 tablespoons miso paste with dashi added
1/2 pound raw medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 (12-ounce) box silken tofu, cut into 1/2" cubes
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1. Bring the water to a boil in a medium stockpot; add the miso and whisk well.
2. Add the shrimp and simmer 3 minutes.
3. Divide the tofu and scallions between two bowls and pour the soup over them. Divide the shrimp equally between the bowls.
MISO 101
Miso is a fermented paste made mostly from soybeans. It is a staple in Japanese cuisine. Dashi is a stock made from seaweed and bonito, which is a fish that is dried and often shaved into flakes. You can purchase miso with dashi added to simplify the soup. Otherwise, dashi powder can be purchased separately.