Sakana to Kabu no Suimono (Clear Fish and Turnip Soup)
A kombu and bonito broth kept clear, with turnip cooked translucent and white fish poached in it.
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- 160 g White fish fillet
- 120 g Turnip
- 4 g Kombu (dried kelp)
- 4 g Katsuobushi (bonito flakes)
- 40 g Carrot (optional)
- 40 g Spinach (optional)
- 15 ml Sake (optional)
- 5 ml Japanese light soy sauce (usukuchi) (optional)
- 2 leaves Shiso (perilla) leaves (optional)
- 0.1 tsp Salt (optional)
Method
- Slide the kombu into a pot of cold water and bring it up so slowly that the surface never breaks.
- While the kombu steeps, peel the turnip and cut it into thick wedges, slice the carrot into thin rounds and cut the fish into two neat pieces.
- Lift the kombu out the moment the first threads of steam rise, scatter the bonito flakes in and let them sink, then pour the broth through a sieve without pressing them.
- Simmer the turnip and carrot in the clear broth until the turnip has gone translucent at the edge and matte in the middle.
- Lower the fish in with the sake and tuck the spinach around it, holding the pot at a shiver until the fish parts into flakes.
- Take the pot off the heat and season the broth with the light soy and the salt, tasting as you go.
- Set the fish and turnip in a lidded bowl, pour the broth down the side and float the shiso on top.
About Sakana to Kabu no Suimono (Clear Fish and Turnip Soup)
Sakana to Kabu no Suimono (Clear Fish and Turnip Soup) is a Japanese lunch or dinner that comes together in about 34 minutes and serves 1.
Sakana to Kabu no Suimono (Clear Fish and Turnip Soup): frequently asked questions
Is Sakana to Kabu no Suimono (Clear Fish and Turnip Soup) gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Japanese light soy sauce (usukuchi). You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
How long does Sakana to Kabu no Suimono (Clear Fish and Turnip Soup) take to make?
About 34 minutes start to finish, but only around 18 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Sakana to Kabu no Suimono (Clear Fish and Turnip Soup)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out carrot, spinach, sake — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Sakana to Kabu no Suimono (Clear Fish and Turnip Soup) make?
This recipe makes 1 serving. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.