Tonjiru (Pork Miso Soup) recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Tonjiru is a Japanese soup made by simmering pork, daikon, and carrots in a miso broth.
Tonjiru is a Japanese soup made by simmering pork, daikon, and carrots in a miso broth. The savory miso flavor is deepened by the umami of the pork, making it delicious with rice and especially comforting on a chilly morning or evening.
Japanese · 30 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 537.5g serving): 201.6 kcal · protein 17.6g · carbohydrate 6.5g · fat 11.4g · sodium 976.5mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: The saltiness of miso varies by brand. Start by dissolving in 2/3 tablespoon, taste, and add more as needed.
Tips: Sautéing the pork first adds a rich flavor to the broth, and slicing the daikon not too thick helps it cook evenly.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Pork shoulder — 70 g
- Radish — 50 g
- Carrot — 30 g
- Doenjang — 1 Tbsp
- Green onion — 15 g
- Water — 350 ml
- Cooking oil — 1 tsp