Miso soup is simple, easy to cook and nutritious. It is a home-cooked soup in many restaurants and families. Miso soup seems simple, but there are many details that will affect the flavor. When to put the miso and when to put the tofu, you can't be careless. These are the keys to the deliciousness of the miso soup.
The ingredients of miso soup, in addition to the soul ingredient miso, of course also include tofu. There are many types of tofu, some with soft tofu, some with traditional tofu, and some with tofu skin. The Japanese lifestyle and household website "grape" also introduced that you can also choose "fried tofu", which has a different taste.
Adding different types of tofu, in addition to the different taste of the tofu itself, when the tofu is put into the soup will actually affect the soup. So when should you add miso and when should you add tofu to make the soup taste better?
When is the miso put into the miso soup?Most people’s cooking method is to put miso in the water when it is almost boiling. Qian Zhenghong, a gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgeon, previously shared on the program "Health Doctor Chat Station" that this cooking method may cause "all the good bacteria to die." The ideal cooking method is to turn off the heat after the soup is cooked, wait for the temperature to cool down slightly, and then add miso for seasoning.
The best time to add tofu to miso soupWhen to add tofu? According to "grape"'s inquiry from the Japan Tofu Association, professionals recommend adding fried tofu after adding dashi, and adding tofu after adding miso. If you want to use fried tofu, it is recommended to remove the oil first, drain the oil from the fried tofu, and then add the broth and put it into hot water. This will make the fried tofu soft and delicious.
The next step is to add miso before adding tofu, because tofu will lose its delicious flavor if cooked for too long. After adding the tofu, be careful not to boil the water. Turn off the heat and leave it for a while. The heat will naturally penetrate and the tofu will be completely hot.
How large a piece of tofu should be cut depends on personal preference. However, the Tofu Association recommends cutting it into 1cm cubes to allow the heat to penetrate deep into the tofu in a short period of time.
Miso contains probiotics and antioxidants and has high nutritional value.Miso is a fermented food with high nutritional value. The probiotics and antioxidants in miso play an important role in promoting intestinal health and cell protection. However, due to the high sodium content of miso, excessive intake may increase the risk of high blood pressure and gastric cancer. It is recommended to consume miso in moderation in your daily diet, along with a balanced diet, to maximize its health benefits.