Ozōni (お雑煮 (ozōni))
Overview
Ozōni is a Japanese soup with mochi rice cakes, eaten on the morning of New Year's Day. Its style varies a great deal by region and family. In eastern Japan it is usually a clear dashi broth seasoned with soy sauce, with grilled square mochi, chicken, greens, carrot and kamaboko fish cake. In the Kansai region it is often made with white miso and round mochi. The soup is meant to bring good fortune for the year ahead, and it is served with other special New Year dishes.
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History
Ozōni has been eaten in Japan for centuries as part of New Year celebrations, when mochi pounded from rice is offered and eaten for luck. Regional differences reflect local ingredients and traditions, and many families keep their own recipe. It remains one of the most important dishes of the Japanese New Year. In some regions the broth is made with red or white miso, and the shape of the mochi also changes from place to place.
Main ingredients
Mochi rice cakes, dashi, chicken, carrot, greens, kamaboko. The soup is built on dashi broth and is usually served hot. Diet: contains meat; not usually gluten-free.
Recipe outline serves 4 · ~40 min
Ingredients
- 8 pieces mochi
- 1 l dashi
- 150 g chicken thigh, diced
- 1 small carrot, sliced
- a few greens, kamaboko slices
- soy sauce, salt
Allergens: Contains: Fish, Soya. Based on the typical recipe. Recipes and products vary; always check labels if you have an allergy.
Method
- Simmer the chicken and carrot in the dashi for 10 minutes.
- Season with soy sauce and salt.
- Grill or boil the mochi until soft.
- Put mochi in bowls, add greens and kamaboko and pour over the soup.
Sources
Description, history and recipe written by SoupWiki and checked against the sources above. Calories and times are rough estimates.