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japanese new year dishes

Japanese New Year Dishes: 7 Joyful Traditions to Make


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 13 hours
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Traditional Japanese dishes served during the New Year celebrations.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 oz mochi rice
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 cup sweet red bean paste
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cups vegetables (carrots, daikon, etc.)
  • 1 lb fish (sashimi grade)

Instructions

  1. Soak mochi rice overnight.
  2. Steam the soaked rice until cooked.
  3. Mold the rice into small cakes.
  4. Prepare sweet red bean paste for serving.
  5. Chop vegetables and prepare them for cooking.
  6. Slice fish into sashimi pieces.
  7. Serve all dishes together on a platter.

Notes

  • Use fresh ingredients for best results.
  • Traditionally served on January 1st.
  • Can add other ingredients like shrimp or chicken.
  • Prep Time: 12 hours
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Steaming and Slicing
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 80g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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