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Ingredients
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Bento Box Components
Miso Soup
Method
Bento Box Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Rice
Cook 2 cups of rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, set aside to cool slightly.
- 2
Prepare the Salad
In a bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and julienned carrots. Drizzle with soy sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Toss gently to mix.
- 3
Miso Soup Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Dashi Stock
In a pot, bring 4 cups of dashi stock to a gentle simmer.
- 5
Mix the Miso
In a separate bowl, mix the miso paste with a small amount of warm dashi stock until smooth. Gradually add this mixture back to the pot of dashi stock.
- 6
Add Tofu and Seaweed
Cut the tofu block into small cubes and add to the soup. Stir in the seaweed (wakame) and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- 7
Finish with Green Onions
Slice the green onions and add them to the soup just before serving.