Explore the delightful flavors of Ozoni Soup, a traditional Japanese New Year's treat. This savory soup is perfect for ushering in a year filled with health and happiness!
Course Soup
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword Japanese New Year soup, ozoni recipe, ozoni soup
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 2
Calories 127kcal
Ingredients
1/2lbsChicken Thigh boneless and skinless
4Cups Dashi
8oz Shirataki Noodles
3-4piecesMochioptional Japanese rice cake
4PiecesDried Shiitake Mushrooms
1/2Whole Carrot
1tbsp Soy Sauce
1tbsp Japanese Sakecan substitute with dry sherry wine or Chinese cooking wine
1tspSalt
1Stalk Green Onion
Instructions
Gather all the ingredients.
Make 4 cups of dashi.
In the meantime, peel and finely slice carrots.
Prepare shirataki noodles by straining prepacked liquid and washing noodles under cold water.
Cut chicken thighs into 1/2 x 1/2 inch bite size pieces.
Finely slice green onions.
Bring dashi to a boil on high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and add chicken, sliced carrot, whole dried shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, salt and Japanese sake. Cook for 10 minutes.
After simmering for 10 minutes, introduce the shirataki noodles and optional mochi. Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the mochi reaches your preferred consistency. Once done, transfer the flavorful mixture to a serving bowl and top it with sliced green onions and optional toppings.