Authentic home cooking from Japan, with US measurements. 
Kenchin-jiru (Mom’s Recipe) – Fragrant with Sesame Oil
This is our family’s kenchin-jiru, a hearty Japanese vegetable soup fragrant with sesame oil and packed with root vegetables.
Recipe background:
I’ve been eating this kenchin-jiru since I was a child. Even now, I sometimes crave this comforting taste in my own home.
Kenchin-jiru (Mom’s Recipe) – Fragrant with Sesame Oil
This is our family’s kenchin-jiru, a hearty Japanese vegetable soup fragrant with sesame oil and packed with root vegetables.
Recipe background:
I’ve been eating this kenchin-jiru since I was a child. Even now, I sometimes crave this comforting taste in my own home.
Open in Cookpad AppSteps
- 1
Cut all the ingredients into bite-sized pieces. (If using dried shiitake mushrooms, reserve the soaking liquid.)
- 2
Sauté all the ingredients except the tofu in sesame oil. Add water (plus the reserved shiitake soaking liquid) and dashi, then bring to a simmer. Skim off any foam or impurities.
- 3
When the daikon becomes translucent, add the soy sauce and tofu. Bring to a gentle boil, then it’s ready to serve.
- 4
On 2009/5/19, thanks to everyone, this recipe became a featured topic.
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