Festive Mochi Soup
Celebrate the Japanese New Year with this comforting and flavorful soup. The chewy mochi rice cakes, tender chicken, and fragrant vegetables soak in a savory broth, creating a delightful harmony of textures and flavors. Warm your soul with this traditional dish that brings good fortune and joy for the coming year.
ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup chopped bok choy
- 1 cup sliced bamboo shoots
- 8 small mochi rice cakes
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
- 2.
Add the sliced chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- 3.
Add the shiitake mushrooms, carrots, bok choy, and bamboo shoots to the pot. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- 4.
In a separate pot, cook the mochi rice cakes according to the package instructions.
- 5.
Drain the mochi rice cakes and set aside.
- 6.
Add the cooked mochi rice cakes, green onions, soy sauce, mirin, ginger, and sesame oil to the soup. Stir gently and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- 7.
Serve the Festive Mochi Soup hot with a garnish of sliced green onions.
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