Ingredients with Measurements:
- 4 cups dashi (Japanese soup stock)
- 1/2 cup sake
- 1/2 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 8 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced bamboo shoots
- 1/2 cup sliced carrot
- 1/2 cup sliced onion
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 4 shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices of lemon
Special equipment needed:
- 4 dobin tea pots or heatproof bowls with lids
- Steamer
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a pot, bring dashi, sake, mirin, and soy sauce to a boil.
2. Add shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, carrot, and onion. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Divide the vegetables and broth among the dobin tea pots or heatproof bowls.
4. Add a handful of spinach leaves and a shrimp to each pot.
5. Place a slice of lemon on top of each shrimp.
6. Cover the pots with lids and steam for 10 minutes.
7. Serve hot.
Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
5. Temperature:
Boiling and steaming
Serving size:
4 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 150
Fat: 2g
Protein: 10g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Sodium: 1000mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Dashi can be substituted with chicken or vegetable broth.
- Sake can be substituted with dry white wine.
- Mirin can be substituted with sweet sherry or rice vinegar.
- Shiitake mushrooms can be substituted with other mushrooms.
- Bamboo shoots can be substituted with water chestnuts.
- Carrot and onion can be substituted with other vegetables.
Variations:
- Instead of shrimp, use chicken or tofu.
- Add other seafood such as scallops or clams.
- Add udon noodles or rice to make it a complete meal.
Tips and tricks:
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the shrimp or they will become tough.
- Use a steamer basket if you don't have dobin tea pots or heatproof bowls.
Storage instructions:
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat in a pot on the stove or in the microwave until hot.
Presentation ideas:
Serve in the dobin tea pots or heatproof bowls with the lids on for an impressive presentation.
Garnishes:
Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro.
Pairings:
Pair with a side of steamed rice and a simple salad.
Suggested side dishes:
Steamed rice and a simple salad.
Troubleshooting advice:
If the broth is too salty, dilute it with more dashi or water.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the shrimp thoroughly to avoid foodborne illness.
Food history:
Dobin Mushi is a traditional Japanese soup that is typically served in a small teapot or bowl with a lid. It is often served as a course in a multi-course meal.
Flavor profiles:
Dobin Mushi has a savory, umami flavor from the dashi and soy sauce. The vegetables add sweetness and the shrimp add a subtle seafood flavor.
Serving suggestions:
Serve hot as an appetizer or as part of a multi-course meal.
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Region: Japanese