Umami Seaweed Broth

This Umami Seaweed Broth captures the essence of traditional miso soup without using miso paste. Infused with dashi and enriched with seaweed, it's a soothing, flavorful broth perfect for any time of the day.

Steps

1. In a small pot, bring the water to a gentle simmer. 2. Stir in the dashi granules until fully dissolved. 3. Add the cut nori strips and let them steep for about 2 minutes. 4. Stir in the soy sauce and a pinch of salt to taste. 5. If using, add tofu cubes or mushrooms and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes. 6. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onion before serving.

1 cup water 1 teaspoon dashi granules 1 sheet nori (seaweed), cut into strips 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 green onion, sliced A pinch of salt Optional: tofu cubes or mushrooms for added texture