Ozoni Soup

Name: Ozoni Soup
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 Basic Savory Mochi (Age Mochi); 1 (3/8-ounce) packet dashi-no-moto; 4 cups water; 3 teaspoons light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 medium napa cabbage leaves, coarsely chopped; 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced into rounds; 1 (2-inch piece) daikon radish, peeled and sliced into rounds; 8 ounces thinly sliced boneless, skinless chicken thigh meat

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4 servings Easy

Total: 50 mins Active: 20 mins

10 Ratings

Ingredients (9)

8 Basic Savory Mochi (Age Mochi)
1 (3/8-ounce) packet dashi-no-moto
4 cups water
3 teaspoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 medium napa cabbage leaves, coarsely chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced into rounds
1 (2-inch piece) daikon radish, peeled and sliced into rounds
8 ounces thinly sliced boneless, skinless chicken thigh meat

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Nutritional Information

Calories99
Fat2.91g
Saturated fat1.17g
Trans fat0.14g
Carbs5.49g
Fiber1.94g
Sugar3.02g
Protein13.49g
Cholesterol35.75mg
Sodium694.35mg
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Ozoni soup is one of the main dishes eaten during the Japanese New Year’s celebration. Reminiscent of udon soup, but with mochi standing in for the noodles, it is simple, soothing, and satisfying. This version is the one that New York’s EN Japanese Brasserie serves during its New Year’s festivities.

What to buy: Dashi-no-moto is the instant form of dried bonito (tuna) flakes used to make Japanese soup stock and can be found in most Japanese markets.

This dish was featured as part of our New Year’s, Japanese Style recipes.

Adapted from EN Japanese Brasserie

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How to Store Chicken

Raw or cooked chicken can be stored in a refrigerator for a few days, though it’s important to prevent raw chicken juices from leaking and contaminating other foods. Ensure that chicken remains in its original packaging (which should be vacuum-sealed or tightly-wrapped) until it is ready to be cooked.

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While freezing will make your chicken less tender and juicy, it is the perfect way to store the family-sized pack you bought at Costco last weekend. Remove the chicken from its original packaging and rewrap it tightly using aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or freezer paper. Double wrap if you are planning to store the chicken for more than two months. Ground chicken can last up to three months in the freezer, while chicken pieces can last up to nine.

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You should never thaw chicken at room temperature, as it is highly susceptible to bacteria growth. Frozen chicken should either be thawed in the microwave, in the refrigerator, or in cold water (which should be changed every 30 minutes).

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Instructions

1Heat the broiler to high and arrange a rack in the upper third of the oven. Place mochi on a baking sheet and broil, turning frequently, until inflated, crisp, and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Cut into 1-inch strips and set aside.
2Combine dashi-no-moto and water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the dashi. Add soy sauce, salt, vegetables, and chicken and reduce to a simmer. Cook until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked all the way through, about 15 minutes.
3Divide mochi strips among four bowls, ladle hot soup over them, and serve.

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