Description
Miso soup brought during Japanese rule and uniquely evolved to be 'sweet' to suit Taiwanese tastes. Vigorously includes dried anchovy dashi, tofu, 'eggs', and 'Gong Wan' meatballs.
Restaurants serving Taiwanese Style Miso Soup
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Recipe
Ingredients
- White miso
- Sugar
- Dried anchovies
- Egg
- Tofu
- Pork meatballs
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Make strong dashi using water and 'plenty of dried anchovies' (kelp is rarely used).
- [Taiwan Golden Ratio] Dissolve white miso, then add an 'unconventional amount of sugar' beyond Japanese norms for that unique sweetness.
- Add diced tofu and sliced pork meatballs (Gong Wan).
- [Peak Step] Stream 'beaten egg' into the boiling miso soup to create fluffy ribbons (the popular '3-in-1' style).
- Plate and scatter massive chopped scallions.
- Optionally float pieces of fried dough (Youtiao) to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Miso aroma and intense sugar sweetness
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Add extra sugar to Japanese miso soup
Pairing
Inseparable set with Liangmian(Taiwanese Cold Noodles)
Trivia
[For Everyone] Ordering '3-in-1' at a specialty shop gets you the deluxe version with miso, egg, and meatballs. A shock for those expecting Japanese miso soup, but the 'sweet miso' matches Taiwan's humid climate and rich sesame noodles surprisingly well.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] While eating garlicky Liangmian, sip this sweet miso soup alternately to soothe the garlic sting with sweetness!
Allergen
Soy, Egg, Pork, (Wheat from Youtiao)