Vegetarian Nori Miso Food

VEGAN MISO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring water to a boil over high heat. Now reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break up nori into 3-4 pieces and add to water. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until it breaks down.
• Remove from heat and pour broth through a Mesh Strainer into another pot or large heat-safe bowl. Return strained broth to the pot and return to the stovetop over medium heat. Discard nori.
• Add tofu and green onions. Bring to a gentle simmer for 1-2 minutes to warm tofu throughout. Remove from heat.
• Place a mesh strainer over the pot and add the miso paste. Dissolve using a spoon or spatula (see note for alternative method) Serve and enjoy!

EASY VEGETARIAN MISO SOUP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Bring the water to a slow simmer in a medium pot and add the shredded seaweed. Allow the seaweed to simmer for at least 5 to 6 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to very low and add the miso, scallions, tofu, and soy sauce, if using. Stir until the miso is well dissolved. It's best not to boil the miso, as this will ruin some of its healthy properties, as well as change the flavor of the soup.
• Ladle into bowls, serve hot, and enjoy.

SIMPLE MISO NORI SOUP

Steps:

• Pour the water into a 2-quart pot. Stir in the miso until it's no longer in chunks.
• Bring to a simmer.
• Tear the nori into pieces about 1.5" by 1.5", but don't be concerned if they're bigger or smaller than that. Add to the pot.
• Dice the tofu until you like the size of the pieces. Add to the pot.
• Best enjoyed immediately but keeps well in the fridge.

FIVE-INGREDIENT CREAMY MISO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta water, then drain the pasta.
• Add the butter, miso and 1 1/4 cups pasta water to the pot and whisk over medium heat until miso breaks down and liquid is uniform, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the pasta and Parmesan and cook, stirring vigorously with tongs until cheese is melted and sauce emulsifies. (The key word here is "vigorously." To achieve a silky smooth pasta instead of a gloppy one, put your cacio e pepe skills to work.)
• Divide among shallow bowls and sprinkle with nori or furikake, if using.