[RECIPE] Zosui - Japanese Rice Soup

Zosui, a comforting Japanese rice soup, is a nourishing dish with a savory Dashi broth base. Traditionally served at the end of a hot pot meal, Zosui is also perfect as a simple and satisfying meal on its own. The cooked rice is rinsed to remove excess starch, which helps maintain the gran shape and creates a refreshing texture. Try this recipe on a cold night for a cozy meal. 

Recipe: 

Serving: 4-5

Time: 30 minutes 

Ingredients: 

• 3 cups Cooked Rice

• 8 oz Chicken Thigh

• 1/8 pc Daikon

• 2 pcs Small Carrot

• 5 pcs Shiitake

• 2 tbsp Dried Enoki

• 3-4 pcs Egg

• 4 cups Water

• 2 packs Dashi

• 3 tbsp Soy Sauce

• Salt

• Scallion 

Instructions: 

1. Cook the rice to prepare.

2. Cut the Daikon, carrots, and chicken thigh into bit-sized pieces. Slice the Shiitake mushrooms. Chop the scallions for garnish.

3. In a large pot, add water and the Dashi packs. Bring to a boil.

4. Add the chicken pieces to the pot , cooking for a few minutes until they start to cook through. Remove the Dashi packs.

5. Ad the carrots, Dakon, Shiitake, and dried Enoky mushrooms. cover and cook for 5-6 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

6. Add soy sauce and a pinch of salt to taste. Stir to combine.

7. Add the rinsed cooked rice to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

8. Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the pot while stirring gently creating fluffy egg ribbons.

9. Sprinkle chopped scallions over the soup. Serve hot, topped with shredded Nori if desired.

RECIPE by Azusa