This bluefin tuna soup is a simple recipe, inspired by Japanese home cooking, presented here in my version. It highlights natural ingredients and a clear broth that respects the flavors of the fish and the herbs.
Prepared with a light dashi made from wakame and dried fish flakes, this bluefin tuna soup is easy to make at home. The bluefin tuna and the leek are gently cooked to preserve their taste, while watercress and Mitsuba bring freshness and balance.
Ingredients for bluefin tuna soup
Total preparation time: About 45 minutes including organization
To serve as a starter for 2 to 3 people
- Bluefin tuna fillets
- Dried wakame seaweed
- 100% dried mackerel and sardine flakes
- Watercress
- Mitsuba (Japanese parsley)
- Finely chopped green onion
- Soy sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
- Water
Dashi preparation (soup broth)
- Prepare 4 g of dried wakame seaweed.
- Add the wakame to 1 liter of cold water, then bring to a boil.
- Prepare a mixture of 20 g of dried mackerel and sardine flakes. If these ingredients are difficult to find, it is possible to use bonito flakes available in Asian grocery stores.
- When the water reaches a boil, turn off the heat. Add the fish flakes and let infuse for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Then remove the flakes and the wakame, and filter the broth until it is clear and free of impurities.
Preparation of the bluefin tuna soup
- Bring the broth back to a boil.
- Cut the bluefin tuna into fillets.
- Cut the white part of the leek into pieces of about 2 cm.
- Add the tuna fillets to the broth, then the leek pieces.
- Let cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the leeks become tender.
When the leeks are cooked, wash then roughly cut the watercress and the Mitsuba.
- Add these herbs to the soup and let cook for another 5 minutes.
- Skim any impurities if necessary.
- Turn off the heat, add a generous tablespoon of soy sauce, taste, then salt and pepper according to your preference.
Tips and serving
This bluefin tuna soup, in my version, favors a simple and natural approach to Japanese home cooking. It is served as a starter, accompanied by a main dish composed of white rice.
The broth remains light, the tuna brings depth and the fresh herbs balance the whole. An easy family recipe for everyday cooking that highlights authentic flavors without masking them.
Recipe video
Discover this bluefin tuna soup inspired by Japanese cuisine in my video version. You will see each step of the preparation, from the homemade dashi broth to the addition of fresh herbs, with a simple and accessible pace to easily reproduce the recipe at home.
On my YouTube channel, the video shows the texture of the broth, the cooking of the tuna and the leeks, as well as the final result served hot. A practical way to follow the recipe step by step and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a family kitchen inspired by Japan.
Click to watch the recipe on YouTube
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