Easy Hiyajiru (Japanese Cold Miso Soup)
Hiyajiru is a refreshing Japanese cold miso soup made with sesame, tofu, cucumber, and fragrant shiso. Light, savory, and easy to prepare, it is especially delicious poured over a bowl of warm rice on a hot day.
Servings4 Portions
Prep Time15 Mins
Cook Time15 Mins
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
4
- Firm tofu0.5 block
- small cucumbers2
- Green shiso leaves4 leaves
- Roasted sesame seeds4 tbsp
- miso4 tbsp
- Bonito dashi stock1 tsp
- Dashi stock granules made from dried sardines (iriko)1 tsp
- boiling water200 ml
- ice200 ml
Step-by-Step Instructions
01
Grind the roasted sesame seeds in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder until finely crushed. Add the miso, bonito dashi stock, and iriko dashi granules, then mix into a smooth paste.
02
Pour in the boiling water and stir well until the miso mixture is fully dissolved and smooth. Let the broth cool for a few minutes.
03
Thinly slice the cucumbers. Crumble the firm tofu into small bite-size pieces, then add both to the cooled broth.
04
Add the ice and stir until the soup is thoroughly chilled. Taste and adjust with a little extra ice or water if you prefer a lighter broth.
