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Cold Cucumber Miso Soup (Kyūri no hiyajiru)


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  • Author: Lisa Kitahara
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Refreshingly light and incredibly nutritious, this Cold Cucumber Miso Soup is the perfect summer dish. Packed with the umami-rich flavor of miso and the crisp, hydrating crunch of fresh cucumbers, it’s an easy-to-make nutrient packed meal that will keep you cool and satisfied on hot days.


Ingredients

Units
  • 1 (135-150 g) Japanese cucumber (or 2 Persian cucumbers)
  • 5-6 shiso leaves
  • 2 myoga (Japanese ginger)
  • 2 1/2 tbsp (50 g) white miso
  • 3 tbsp (30 g) sesame seeds, ground
  • 1 1/3 cup (280 ml) dashi stock
  • 4 (120 g) ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds. Thinly slice the shiso leaves and myoga. Massage in 1 tbsp of miso paste and set aside for 3 minutes.
  2. Add the shiso, myoga and ground sesame, and mix well.
  3. Whisk in the dashi broth. Chill for 10-15 minutes and then serve with ice.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side dish
  • Method: No cook
  • Cuisine: Japanese