Zosui (Japanese Rice Soup with Egg)
Zosui is a cozy Japanese rice soup that turns leftover rice into a warm, nourishing meal. Easy to make, flavorful, and perfect for cold days!
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Slice daikon, carrot, shiitake mushrooms, and scallions.
- Beat egg: Crack an egg and beat it in a small bowl.
- Make the soup: In a medium pot, add water, dashi powder, sliced vegetables and boil over medium heat.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 4 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Add rice: Add the cooked rice to the pot and continue simmering for a few additional minutes.
- Season: Season the soup with salt and soy sauce according to your taste.
- Add egg: Gently pour the beaten egg into the simmering soup and continue to simmer for one more minute.
- Serve: Ladle the zosui into small bowls and top with chopped scallions (optional).
Notes
- If your Zosui soup is too salty, balance it by diluting it with water. If it's too mild, add more salt to enhance the flavor.
- Add various vegetables or enhance the flavor with the addition of miso paste.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 7gFat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4g
This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.