Tomato and Miso Nabe with Italian Sausage and Mozzarella

A surprising and delicious fusion nabe featuring a rich tomato and miso broth, savory Italian sausage, and creamy mozzarella cheese. This dish combines Japanese comfort food with Italian flavors for a unique culinary experience.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

675 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£4.92/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer•🍂 Autumn•❄️ Winter

Meal Type:

Soup

Cuisine:

Italian•Japanese

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

4cupsDashi stock(Vegetable or kombu dashi for vegetarian option)

£2.50

128 oz canCrushed tomatoes

£1.20

2tablespoonsRed miso paste

£0.75

1tablespoonSoy sauce

£0.10

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

1lbItalian sausage(Sweet or hot, removed from casings)

£4.00

8Shiitake mushrooms(Sliced)

£3.00

0.5Napa cabbage(Roughly chopped)

£1.50

5ozSpinach

£1.20

1blockFirm tofu(Drained and cubed)

£2.00

8ozMozzarella cheese(Fresh mozzarella, torn into bite-sized pieces)

£2.50

2Green onions(Chopped, for garnish)

£0.50

1teaspoonDried oregano

£0.10

1tablespoonOlive oil

£0.20

Total Cost

£19.70

£4.92 per serving

Instructions

1.
Heat olive oil in a large pot or donabe over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
2.
Add minced garlic and dried oregano to the pot and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and dashi stock. Bring to a simmer.
4.
In a small bowl, whisk together the red miso paste and soy sauce. Add the mixture to the pot and stir to combine.
5.
Add the shiitake mushrooms, Napa cabbage, and tofu to the pot. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
6.
Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
7.
Turn off the heat and gently place the mozzarella cheese pieces on top of the nabe.
8.
Cover the pot and let the cheese melt slightly from the residual heat, about 2-3 minutes.
9.
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot directly from the pot.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (650g)

675 kcal / 2824 kJ

Carbs

26g

10% of RDA

Fat

45g

64% of RDA

Protein

47g

94% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

13 g

14% of RDA

Sodium

1750 mg

76% of RDA

Saturated Fat

20 g

100% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Adjust the amount of miso paste to your taste. Start with less and add more as needed.

For a spicier nabe, use hot Italian sausage or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Other vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or zucchini can also be added to the nabe.

Serve with steamed rice or crusty bread for dipping into the broth.

If you don't have dashi stock, you can use chicken or vegetable broth as a substitute.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot or donabe (Japanese earthenware pot)

Knife

Cutting board

Wine Pairings

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