Description: Japanese traditional New Year’s dish and it is known as an auspicious dish. Its cooking style varies depending on the region. West Japan usually uses a miso base while East tends to use dashi. I am introducing what my grandmother used to cook, which is a simple and quick style, perfect for a lazy … Continue reading Ozoni (お雑煮: Traditional Japanese mochi rice cake soup for New Year)
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Toshikoshi Soba (年越し蕎麦)
Description: Japanese traditional meal to end the year and welcome the new year. No matter where I spend my new years’ eves, this would be something I cannot miss! This tradition lets go of the hardships of the year because soba (buckwheat) noodles are easily broken off while eating compared to other noodles, Soba’s thin … Continue reading Toshikoshi Soba (年越し蕎麦)