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Japanese Kenchinjiru
A Japanese temple-style vegetable soup with tofu, root vegetables, konnyaku, kombu dashi, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
Medium⏱️ 56 min📖 1 min readServes 5~190 kcal🇯🇵 Japanese🌍 Full translation
24 min prep 32 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 56 min- Prep24 min
- Cooking32 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the soup
- 300 g Firm tofu
For the vegetables
- 200 g Daikon radish
- 1 Carrot
- 120 g Burdock root
- 150 g Konnyaku
For cooking
- 5 cup(~1000 ml) Kombu dashi
- 1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Sesame oil
For seasoning
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Soy sauce
For serving
- 2 sprig Scallions
General
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Drain the tofu between paper towels for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 2
Slice the daikon, carrot, and burdock root into thin half moons.
- 3
Cut the konnyaku into short strips and rinse with hot water.
- 4
Turn the vegetables in sesame oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 5
Crumble the tofu into large pieces and add it to the pot.
- 6
Add the kombu dashi, soy sauce, and salt, and cook over low heat for 22 minutes.
22 min22:00 - 7
Sprinkle with scallions and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Drain the tofu before adding it to the pan, excess moisture thins the flavor of the soup.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kenchinjiru hot in bowls with scallions and a few optional drops of sesame oil on top.
Nutrition (per serving)
~190
kcal calories
9
g protein
24
g carbs
7
g fat
Protein 18%Carbs 49%Fat 33%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Soy
- Sesame
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Japanese Kenchinjiru make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Japanese Kenchinjiru take?
Prep 24 minutes, cooking 32 minutes; 56 minutes in total.Is Japanese Kenchinjiru difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Japanese Kenchinjiru have?
Approximately 190 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 24g, fat: 7g.Which allergens does Japanese Kenchinjiru contain?
This recipe contains Soy, Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Japanese Kenchinjiru belong to?
This recipe belongs to Japanese cuisine.How many ingredients does Japanese Kenchinjiru need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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