Miso Soup With Roasted Shabu Shabu Beef Recipe
Miso Soup with Roasted Shabu Shabu Beef Recipe is warm, savory and full of comforting flavor. Tender beef adds a rich taste to the light miso broth. This Miso Soup with Roasted Shabu Shabu Beef Recipe is also quick enough for a cozy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces thinly sliced shabu shabu beef
- 4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- 1 sheet dried kombu
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil
- 1 small carrot thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup firm tofu cubed
Instructions
Prepare the Beef
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the thin beef slices in one layer. Lightly brush them with cooking oil for better browning.
Roast the Shabu Shabu Beef
- Roast the beef for about 6 to 8 minutes. Turn the slices halfway through cooking. Watch carefully because thin beef cooks quickly. Remove it when the edges become lightly browned and crisp.
Start the Broth
- Pour the water into a medium soup pot. Add the kombu and ginger. Warm the mixture over medium heat. Remove the kombu before the water reaches a strong boil.
Add the Vegetables
- Add the mushrooms and sliced carrot to the warm broth. Simmer them for about five minutes. They should become tender but still keep some pleasant texture.
Add Tofu and Spinach
- Add the tofu cubes and baby spinach. Stir gently so the tofu stays intact. Cook for another two minutes, until the spinach becomes soft and bright green.
Mix in the Miso
- Place the miso paste in a small bowl. Add a little warm broth and whisk until smooth. Stir the mixture into the pot. Avoid boiling the soup after adding miso.
Season the Soup
- Add soy sauce and sesame oil. Taste the broth carefully. Add a little more miso if needed. Keep the flavor balanced, savory and gentle rather than overly salty.
Add the Roasted Beef
- Slice the roasted beef into smaller pieces if needed. Add it to serving bowls. Ladle the hot miso soup over the beef. Finish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Roast the beef in a single layer for even browning.
- Do not overcook the thin beef slices.
- Never boil miso for a long time after adding it.
- Use white miso for a mild and slightly sweet flavor.
- Try red miso when you prefer a stronger taste.
- Add corn, bok choy, or cabbage for extra vegetables.
- Add chili flakes for gentle heat.
- Use tofu and mushrooms for a meatier vegetarian version.
- Add cooked noodles to turn the soup into a fuller meal.
- Taste before adding extra soy sauce because miso already contains salt.