{"id":"recipe_57d2ce0a0a","slug":"tonjiru-japanese-pork-and-miso-soup","title":"Tonjiru (Japanese Pork and Miso Soup)","description":"A traditional, savory Japanese soup packed with thinly sliced pork belly, earthy root vegetables, and konjac, all simmered in a rich dashi and miso broth.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":35,"activeMinutes":25},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"200g thinly sliced pork belly","name":"Pork belly","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":7.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"thinly sliced","notes":"cut into bite-sized pieces","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"150g daikon radish","name":"Radish","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":5.3,"usUnit":"oz","form":"peeled and sliced into quarter-rounds","notes":"medium thickness","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 carrot (approx 80g)","name":"Carrot","quantity":80,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"peeled and sliced into half-rounds","notes":"","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 burdock root (approx 50g)","name":"Burdock Root","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"shaved or sliced diagonally","notes":"Also known as Gobo; soak in water for 5 minutes after cutting to remove bitterness","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"3 shiitake mushrooms","name":"Shiitake Mushrooms","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"remove stems","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1/2 block konjac (konnyaku), about 125g","name":"Konjac","quantity":125,"unit":"g","usQuantity":4.4,"usUnit":"oz","form":"torn into bite-sized pieces","notes":"Parboil for 2 minutes to remove smell","group":"Pantry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"800ml dashi stock","name":"Dashi Stock","quantity":800,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"3 1/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Japanese soup stock (kombu or katsuobushi based)","group":"Broth","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"4 tbsp miso paste","name":"Miso Paste","quantity":72,"unit":"g","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"paste","notes":"Use red or awase (mixed) miso","group":"Pantry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 tbsp sesame oil","name":"Sesame Oil","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"for sautéing","group":"Pantry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"2 green onions","name":"Green onion","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"for garnish","group":"Vegetables","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced pork belly and cook until the color changes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat sesame oil in a large pot","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the daikon, carrot, burdock root, shiitake mushrooms, and konjac to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly coated in oil.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the daikon, carrot, burdock root, shiitake mushrooms, and konjac","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour in the dashi stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour in the dashi stock","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Turn off the heat. Place the miso paste in a ladle and dissolve it into the soup gradually using a whisk or chopsticks. Ensure there are no lumps.","group":"Finishing","title":"Turn off the heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Serve in bowls and garnish with finely chopped green onions.","group":"Finishing","title":"Serve in bowls and garnish","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Tonjiru is a soul-warming dish often served in winter. The key is to sauté the pork and vegetables first to develop flavor before adding the stock. Scrub the burdock root well but do not peel it completely, as the skin holds much of the aroma.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["soup","side"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["Large pot","Ladle","Whisk or chopsticks"],"diet":["dairy_free","egg_free","nut_free"],"allergens":["soy"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowls","note":"Standard serving size"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Tonjiru tastes even better the next day as flavors meld. Reheat gently on the stove."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on low to medium heat. Do not let it come to a rolling boil after miso has been added to preserve the probiotic benefits and delicate flavor."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_57d2ce0a0a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=90cb4a19-caa6-43aa-824c-4375bdff093c","imageAlt":"Tonjiru (Japanese Pork and Miso Soup) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["japanese","miso","pork","soup","comfort food","healthy"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Tonjiru (Japanese Pork and Miso Soup)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:57:44.274Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:57:44.274Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_8c98f14ca2","slug":"classic-fried-rice-chaofan","title":"Classic Fried Rice (Chǎofàn)","description":"A quick, savory, and satisfying East Asian staple featuring fluffy rice stir-fried with eggs, crisp vegetables, and a touch of soy sauce.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["main","side"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","nut_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_8c98f14ca2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=a9bd1aca-9eb5-41e5-8730-eac0148bdba5","imageAlt":"Classic Fried Rice (Chǎofàn) — recipe cover","tags":["fried-rice","quick","easy","leftover-rice","chinese-cuisine"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_e2ae9b1de8","slug":"doenjang-jjigae-korean-soybean-paste-stew","title":"Doenjang-jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew)","description":"A classic, savory, and deeply comforting Korean stew made with fermented soybean paste, fresh vegetables, and silken tofu.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e2ae9b1de8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=35cff7fb-45a9-496f-9016-7db21223b71b","imageAlt":"Doenjang-jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew) — recipe cover","tags":["korean","stew","doenjang","healthy","savory","comfort food"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_ec6288b434","slug":"hot-and-sour-soup","title":"Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣湯)","description":"A classic, comforting East Asian soup that perfectly balances the heat of white pepper with the tang of black vinegar, filled with textures of silky tofu, crunchy bamboo shoots, and earthy mushrooms.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["soup","appetizer"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ec6288b434%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=301700b3-26d4-40c1-83b4-7da8431b02a9","imageAlt":"Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣湯) — recipe cover","tags":["spicy","sour","healthy","warm","traditional","tofu","mushrooms"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":6}]}