Saturday, September 29, 2012

Kinpira Soup

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Burdock root
Carrot
Lotus root (if available)
Sesame oil
Water
Onion
Winter squash or cabbage
Sweet young miso and dark barley miso

Chop equal amounts of burdock, carrot and lotus root (if using). Saute burdock for about 3 minutes in sesame oil. Add a pinch of sea salt. Layer the lotus root and carrot on top of the burdock. Cover with water, bring to a boil, lower the flame, cover and simmer for up to 40 minutes or until the vegetables are very soft. Add a little water, if needed. Add finely chopped onion and cabbage or squash and cook for another 20 minutes. Mix the miso’s 50-50 and dilute with some broth. Simmer for another 5 minutes