Japanese Napa Cabbage Soup

Experience the comforting flavors of my Japanese Napa Cabbage Soup, a delightful blend of succulent pork and tender Napa cabbage simmered in a flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly days or as a hearty side dish, this soup is sure to satisfy your cravings for authentic Japanese comfort food.

Course Soup

Cuisine Japanese

Keyword Japanese cabbage soup, pork and napa cabbage soup

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 399kcal

Ingredients

1 lbs Pork Belly thinly sliced about 1/8 inch thickness
4-6 Leaves Napa Chinese cabbage
3-4 Cups Dashi will depend on the pot size you use
1 Inch Ginger
1/2 tsp Salt
2 tbsp Japanese Sake
1 1/2 tbsp Ponzu

Instructions

Gather all the ingredients.
Prepare 3 cups of dashi.
In a mixing bowl, add sliced ginger, salt, dashi, Japanese sake and ponzu. Mix well and set aside.
Prepare napa cabbage by washing and cutting into 1 inch pieces. Once cut, pack into a 1.5 quartz stove top pot as shown below.
Pour over soup base and from step 4) into 1.5 quartz stove top pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Note the cabbage should be fully submerged in the dashi broth. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until done to liking.
Add in sliced pork belly and cook for 2-4 minutes (time will vary depending on the thickness of pork belly).
Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy the soup hot!

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