[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. 

Served in Hakusan Bowl, Chopsticks, Chopstick Rest
Used Rice Cooker, Rice Scoop, Colander

Recipe:

Serving: 4-5 
Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 cups Cooked Rice (Rice Options)
• 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. (See How to Cook Rice)
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. 

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RECIPE by Azusa