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japanese new year food

Japanese New Year Food: 7 Joyful Flavors to Savor


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Traditional Japanese New Year food offering a variety of flavors and textures.


Ingredients

  • Rice – 2 cups
  • Red beans – 1 cup
  • Soy sauce – 2 tablespoons
  • Sugar – 1 tablespoon
  • Fish – 500 grams
  • Vegetables (carrots, daikon, etc.) – 300 grams
  • Seaweed – 5 sheets
  • Japanese sake – 1/4 cup
  • Sesame seeds – 2 tablespoons

Instructions

  1. Wash the rice and soak it for 30 minutes.
  2. Cook the rice according to package instructions.
  3. Boil the red beans until soft and mix with sugar and soy sauce.
  4. Prepare the fish by grilling or frying.
  5. Slice the vegetables and steam them until tender.
  6. Layer rice, beans, fish, and vegetables on a platter.
  7. Garnish with seaweed and sesame seeds.
  8. Serve with sake.

Notes

  • Adjust the sweetness of the beans to your taste.
  • Use seasonal vegetables for freshness.
  • Fish can be substituted with tofu for a vegetarian option.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Boiling, Grilling, Steaming
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 100g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: japanese new year food, osechi ryori, traditional new year dishes