Saba Miso Soup

Saba Miso Soup is a rich and flavorful Japanese dish featuring tender mackerel in a savory miso broth. This low-carb soup is perfect for a light meal or appetizer, packed with umami and health benefits.

Ingredients

• Mackerel (saba) - 200 grams, filleted
• Dashi stock - 500 ml
• Miso paste - 2 tablespoons
• Green onions - 2 stalks, sliced
• Tofu (firm) - 100 grams, cubed
• Seaweed (wakame) - 10 grams, dried
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Soy sauce - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a pot, bring the dashi stock to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot, allowing them to infuse the broth for about 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the miso paste until fully dissolved in the broth.
4. Add the cubed tofu and sliced mackerel to the pot, cooking for another 5-7 minutes until the mackerel is cooked through.
5. In the last minute of cooking, add the dried wakame seaweed and sliced green onions.
6. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil and a splash of soy sauce for added depth.
7. Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in omega-3 fatty acids from mackerel, supporting heart health.
• Rich in protein and low in carbs, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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