Soup and comics to cure the common cold.Many of us are struck with congestion and sniffles as the weather shifts. No matter how healthy you are, sometimes a bit of a cold is inevitable. I fought my bit of congestion last night with a faux-Japanese soup! I know this isn't the best method for making soup, I just had to use what I had on hand. Get Creative!
Ingredients:
-Udon Noodles
-Bonito Flakes (If you can't find it, don't worry about it)
-Teriyaki Sause
-Soy Sause
-2 pinches of salt
- Sliced Celery & Green Onions
I just used what I had in the cabinet. Zucchini, Bok Choy, Carrots, and mixed leafy greens would also yield a delicious soup.
Directions:
Boil 3 Cups of Water. Once water is boiling, add 1/2 cup of Soy Sauce, 1/2 Cup of Teriyaki Sauce, A handful of Bonito Flakes, and 2 pinches of salt. You can adjust this ingredients to taste. Next, add you vegetables until they are slightly tender. Add your udon noodles last and cook for 4 minutes or until al dente.
I put wakame and an egg on top of my serving, but I liked the soup better without the additions.
For Jacksonville residents: all ingredients can be found (for cheap) at Jax Oriental Market.
Open 7 days a week from 10AM-8PM. (Closes 6PM on Sundays)
Tel: (904)288-8288 Fax: (904)288-8806
10584-2 Old St. Augustine Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257
As far as I can tell, this shop had the best selection in town. I saw more Japanese food items here than at Circle Japan on Beach Blvd!
Many people complain that Japanese ingredients are hard to come by in their city. I'm lucky I can find basic things like miso, nori, and bonito flakes, but sometimes I can't find every single ingredient I need. Hopefully this guide to Japanese Grocery Stores in the United States & Territories can help you. You can also order a few staples online.
BETTER Recipes:
My favorite Japanese food blog is Just Hungry and its sister site, Just Bento.
I hope to attempt something like a hearty Oden soon.
Does anyone have any interesting yet simple soup recipes to share?
I hope to attempt something like a hearty Oden soon.
Does anyone have any interesting yet simple soup recipes to share?
my staple simple soup recipe is hot water, rapunzel bouillon cubes, cooked rice, carrots, celery, onions and garlic. If I have cooked chicken in the house I'll add that too. I usually make this if there is a cold in the house. Sometimes I add a dash of curry since it has healing properties. Okay....now I'm hungry for soup. :-)
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