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Another of D’s mom’s handiwork here with this touganjiru, which reminded me a bit of an egg drop soup. I admit that the ingredients are a bit difficult to find, even if you know what you’re looking for. I’m lucky, but I know that not everyone has D to drag to the Japanese market to help. I’ve included pictures and substitutions where I could.
This was good! While delish, it’s not enough food on its own but, make no mistake, would be perfect for lunch, or a night like tonight when I’m not that hungry.
Touganjiru
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 TB dried kaibashira/hotategai or fresh scallops
- 1 ½ TB soy sauce
- 1 TB sake
- 1 TB mirin
- ¼ cup toromi-konbu/natto-konbu (finely cut, dried kelp)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 TB katakuriko or cornstarch with 2 TBSP water
- ¼ cup green onion, sliced
Instructions
- Place 4 cups of water in a medium pot, along with the scallops.Cook for about 20 minutes, or until tender, on a medium heat with lid on.
- Lower the heat, and add dashinomoto, soy sauce, sake, mirin and kelp. Turn the heat to medium and when it boils, add the cornstarch slurry. When the soup thickens, add the beaten egg, and stir until the egg is done. Turn the heat off and add the green onion. Serve hot.
Notes
Adjust the seasoning as you go along. Add more liquid katakuriko, as desired thickness of texture to your liking.
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