Shokkara Soup | Our Regional Cuisines
RECIPE
Ingredients (for 2 servings)
- Ashitaba 4 bunches
- Satoimo (Taro) About 8 small ones
- Water 500cc
- Japanese-style granulated dashi 1 teaspoon
- Fish sauce (recommended: Shokkara made from muroaji) 2 tablespoons
- Sake 2 tablespoons
How to cook
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1. In a pot of boiling water, blanch the ashitaba for about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Then, rinse it under cold water and squeeze out excess moisture. Cut it into pieces about 2cm in size.
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2. Wash the satoimo thoroughly, peel them, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
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3. In a pot, place the satoimo, add water, and bring to a boil. Then, simmer over low to medium heat until the satoimo becomes tender.
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4. Add dashi, fish sauce, and salt to the pot. Add the blanched ashitaba and bring to a gentle boil. Adjust the flavor with soy sauce or additional salt if desired.
Recipes vary depending on the region and home.

Contact
Food Cultures Office, Overseas Market Development and Food Cultures Division, Food Industry Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Tel:+81-3-3502-5516