Not only do bean sprouts give a good taste to the soup but they also are rich in amino acids. Surprisingly this miso soup will give you energy. It is the power of the sprout. Bean sprouts are sold at the local store all year around and inexpensive. Why not make it!
【Benefits】
⦁ Bean sprouts are an excellent source of antioxidants.
⦁ Bean sprouts contains Vitamin C, proteins, minerals and fibers. It may help prevent high blood pressure.
⦁ Miso is fermented soybeans. Some research says it is a rich source of protective antioxidants and may support immune function.
⦁ Miso soup is good way to add vegetables in the morning and increase your metabolism.
【Ingredients】Serves:4
⦁ 2 cup Bean sprouts
⦁ 3 Tbsp Dried Wakame seaweed, 4g, 1/8oz
⦁ 2 tsp Dashi no moto, fish soup stock
⦁ 3 Tbsp white Miso * Less sodium Miso is available if you wish
⦁ 2 Tbsp White sesame seeds, roasted and grounded
⦁ 3 cups water
⦁ a few drops Chili sesame oil optional
【Directions】
1. Wash bean sprouts, get rid of the roots if you like it crispy and set them aside.
2. Soak dried wakame seaweed in the water if the package says "use prepared wakame..."
Otherwise skip this step.
3. Roast and ground white sesame seeds.
4. Bring water to a boil and then add Dashi no moto, which is fish soup stock.
5. Add bean sprouts and when it boils, reduce the heat and dissolve miso.
* You can also put miso and some soup in a small bowl, stir with whisk and then pour into the pan. Watch the spinach and egg miso soup video.
6. Wakame seaweed. * Showing both type of dried wakame on the video.
7. Add roasted and grounded sesame seeds.
8. If you like spicy soup, pour a few drops of Chili sesame oil.
9. Serve hot.
