Tsumire (Fishball) Soup

• 6 large Sardines
• 2 tsp Miso
• 1 tbsp Katakuriko
• 1 tbsp Ginger juice
• 2/3 tsp Salt
• 1 and 1/2 tablespoons Sake
• 800 ml Water
• 10 cm Leek

1. Remove the heads and innards from the sardines.
2. Open them up and remove the bones and tails, and peel them.
3. Julienne the leek.
4. Blend the sardines in a food processor for 3 seconds, then mix with the miso and katakuriko and roll into 8 pieces.
5. Put them in boiling water, and let them simmer for 3 minutes.
6. Add the sake and salt, let them simmer some more, then remove from the heat.
7. Transfer to serving bowls, and top with the leek.

sardines, katakuriko, ginger juice, salt, sake, water

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/155022-tsumire-fishball-soup (may not work)