Shiitake Mushroom and Fish Cake Soup
Delicious Shiitake Mushroom and Fish Cake Soup Recipe!
This is a recipe for Shiitake Mushroom and Fish Cake Soup. Enjoy the savory and comforting flavors!
Ingredients- 1L broth (e.g., anchovy-kelp broth)
- 400g fish cakes
- 1 stalk of green onion
- 4 shiitake mushrooms
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp mentsuyu (Japanese dipping sauce)
- 1 Tbsp cooking sake
- 0.5 Tbsp sugar
- 0.2 tsp black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, please check and prepare all the ingredients for the Shiitake Mushroom and Fish Cake Soup. It’s recommended to prepare about 1L of broth for a rich and refreshing flavor. Using homemade anchovy-kelp broth will add even more depth.
Step 2
Wash the green onion thoroughly and thinly slice it into about 0.5cm pieces. This will help it blend well into the soup. You can also slice it diagonally if you prefer.
Step 3
Trim the stems off the shiitake mushrooms, wipe them clean, and slice them into bite-sized pieces. Slicing them not too thinly will ensure a pleasant chewy texture.
Step 4
Bring the 1L of broth to a boil in a pot. Once boiling, add all 400g of fish cakes and cook until they soften. Adding the fish cakes will enhance the soup’s flavor.
Step 5
Once the fish cakes are somewhat cooked, add the prepared green onions and shiitake mushrooms to the pot. These ingredients will meld together to create a delicious broth.
Step 6
Next, add 2 Tbsp of soy sauce to build the foundational savory flavor of the soup. You can adjust this amount based on your taste.
Step 7
Add 1 Tbsp of mentsuyu. Mentsuyu adds a deep umami flavor and enhances the overall taste of the fish cake soup.
Step 8
Add 1 Tbsp of cooking sake. Sake helps to remove any potential gaminess from the fish cakes and adds a subtle sweetness and refined flavor to the broth.
Step 9
If you’d like a touch more sweetness, add 0.5 Tbsp of sugar. Be careful not to add too much, as it can make the broth taste heavy.
Step 10
Finally, sprinkle in about 0.2 tsp of black pepper to finish the soup with a clean flavor. Avoid adding too much, as the pepper aroma can become overpowering.
Step 11
With all ingredients and seasonings in the pot, bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes. This will complete your delicious Shiitake Mushroom and Fish Cake Soup. Be mindful not to overcook, as the fish cakes can become mushy. Enjoy it with a warm bowl of rice!
