Kakuni Soup

Kakuni Soup is a comforting and flavorful Japanese dish featuring tender braised pork belly in a rich, savory broth. This healthy version incorporates fresh vegetables and a light miso base, making it both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Pork belly - 200 grams
• Water - 500 milliliters
• Miso paste - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Mirin - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
• Spring onions - 2, chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, sliced
• Shiitake mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Spinach - 100 grams
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat and add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant (about 1 minute).
2. Add the pork belly to the pot and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
3. Pour in the water, soy sauce, and mirin, then bring to a simmer.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes until the pork is tender.
5. Stir in the miso paste, making sure it dissolves completely in the broth.
6. Add the sliced carrots and shiitake mushrooms, cooking for another 5 minutes.
7. Finally, add the spinach and chopped spring onions, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
8. Season with black pepper to taste and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from pork belly, which helps in muscle repair and growth.
• Contains a variety of vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals.

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