Cucumber Seaweed Soup Recipes

Steps:

• Bring a small pot of water to a boil.
• While the water is coming to a boil, soak the seaweed in cool water for 10 minutes.
• Put the seaweed into the boiling water, remove immediately, then plunge into the cold water.
• Dry the seaweed, trim any rough parts, and chop.
• Meanwhile, cut the cucumber in half length-wise. If there are lots of seeds, scrape them out. Slice as thinly as possible.
• Mix the cucumber and seaweed.
• Combine the remaining ingredients and pour over the vegetables.
• Chill up to 2 hours before serving.

Steps:

• Put the dashi in a medium saucepan and bring almost to a boil, then lower the heat so the mixture is steaming but not bubbling. Add the tofu and heat through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, mirin, salt, and pepper; taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Toast the nori by either holding it over a flame for a few seconds per side or drying it in a 300°F oven for about 10 minutes. Crumble the nori and divide it and the cucumber slices among 4 soup bowls. Ladle the hot soup over them and serve immediately. Alternatively, refrigerate the soup and serve it cold, garnished with the cucumber and nori.