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japanese new year dishes

Japanese New Year Dishes: 7 Heartwarming Traditions


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 90 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Traditional Japanese dishes served during the New Year celebrations.


Ingredients

  • mochi (rice cakes)
  • zoni (soup with mochi)
  • osechi (New Year’s food)
  • tazukuri (sweet dried sardines)
  • kazunoko (herring roe)
  • kurikinton (sweet chestnut paste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare mochi by steaming glutinous rice and pounding it until smooth.
  2. Make zoni by boiling dashi broth and adding mochi, vegetables, and chicken.
  3. Assemble osechi in a layered box, including tazukuri, kazunoko, and kurikinton.
  4. Decorate the osechi with colorful garnishes.
  5. Serve the dishes on New Year’s Day for a festive meal.

Notes

  • Osechi can be prepared a day in advance.
  • Use seasonal ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Enjoy with sake for a traditional experience.
  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling, Steaming, Assembling
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: japanese new year dishes, osechi, mochi, zoni