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Suitonjiru (すいとん汁)

Japan

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Sui‑tondziru illustration in Studio Ghibli style, Japanese anime soup

Traditional Japanese soup with delicate dumplings made from dough, aromatic dashi broth and seasonal vegetables. The dish combines chicken fillet, daikon, carrot and pumpkin, seasoned with soy sauce and salt.

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Japanese cuisine, dough preparation, Studio Ghibli‑style anime illustration

    Prepare the dough for the dumplings: sift the flour, pour in the water (for dough) and mix until a smooth soft dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest.

  2. Japanese cuisine, suitondziru, ingredient preparation, anime illustration

    Slice the chicken fillet into 2 cm wide strips, and cut the daikon, carrot, and pumpkin into slices about 5 mm thick. Slice the green onion into 5 mm rings.

  3. Anime-style illustration of dashi broth being prepared, Japanese cuisine in a Studio Ghibli watercolor aesthetic

    Make the dashi broth: pour the water (for broth) into a pot, bring to a boil, add the katsuobushi and steep for 1 minute, then strain.

  4. Japanese Suiton-dziru soup, cooking step illustration, Ghibli style

    Return the broth to the pot, bring to a boil, add the chicken fillet, skim the foam, then add the prepared vegetables (daikon, carrot, pumpkin) and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.

  5. Japanese suitondziru soup, anime‑style illustration reminiscent of Studio Ghibli

    Form dumplings by taking a small amount of dough with a spoon and dropping them into the soup. Cook for another 5 minutes over low heat.

  6. Japanese suito dzhiru soup, cooking step, anime illustration in Studio Ghibli style

    At the end of cooking, add soy sauce, a pinch of salt and, if needed, adjust seasoning. Serve garnished with the sliced green onion.

FAQ

What are the main ingredients in this Suitonjiru recipe?

This Suitonjiru recipe features delicate flour dumplings, a rich dashi broth, chicken fillet, daikon, carrot, pumpkin, and green onion, seasoned with soy sauce and salt.

Can I make the dumplings ahead of time for Suitonjiru?

Yes, you can prepare the dumpling dough in advance and store it covered in the refrigerator for up to a day. Add them to the soup just before serving.

What vegetables can I substitute in Suitonjiru?

While this recipe uses daikon, carrot, and pumpkin, you can substitute with other seasonal root vegetables or leafy greens like napa cabbage or spinach for variety.

How long does it take to cook this Suitonjiru recipe?

The total cooking time for this Suitonjiru recipe is approximately 52 minutes, including preparation and simmering.

How should I serve Suitonjiru?

Suitonjiru is best served hot, immediately after cooking, as a comforting main dish. Garnish with fresh green onions.