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Zosui (Japanese Rice Soup with Egg)

ByJuri Austin Published onNov 24, 2023Nov 24, 2023

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Zosui is a perfect dish if you are searching for a bowl of warm goodness! It transforms leftover rice into a flavorful and nourishing Japanese soup. Give it a try!

Looking for a cozy Japanese soup? Try my Ozoni, Ochazuke, or Oden!

Zosui is a go-to healthy soup for many Japanese people during cold days or when feeling unwell. You can easily create a nourishing soup base using dashi stock, load it with various vegetables, add pre-cooked rice for that hearty touch, and finish the dish with a beaten egg. Let me show you how to make it!

Zosui

Zosui, a comforting Japanese rice soup, repurposes leftover rice with a flavorful broth of dashi and soy sauce. For a hearty touch, add veggies, meat, and eggs. Versatile and simple, it’s a cherished dish in Japan for turning basic ingredients into a satisfying meal.

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Zosui:

Daikon radish, carrot, shiitake mushrooms, and scallion (or green onions) – Root vegetables and mushrooms are great for this zosui recipe.
Cooked rice – Utilize leftover rice. I use frozen Japanese sticky rice in this recipe. (See how to cook rice).
Eggs – The beaten egg adds a silky texture to the Zosui. I use two eggs for this recipe.
Dashi powder, salt, and soy sauce for the soup – A foundation of Japanese cuisine, dashi adds a savory richness to the soup. While options like awase dashi (bonito flakes), niboshi dashi (anchovy), and kombu dashi (find more in What is dashi) are available, this recipe simplifies the process by using store-bought kombu dashi powder (vegan dashi).

How To Make Zosui: STEP BY STEP

Here are some quick visual instructions! For all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

Step 1

Simmer sliced vegetables with dashi powder in a pot.

Step 2

Add cooked rice to the pot.

Step 3

Season with soy sauce and salt.

Step 4

Add beaten egg and cook for one more minute.

Ladle the zosui into small bowls, top with chopped scallions (optional), and enjoy this comforting Japanese rice soup!

Recipe Tips

Adjusting Soup Seasoning: If your Zosui soup is too salty, dilute it with water to balance it. If it’s too mild, add more salt to enhance the flavor.
Customize your soup: Add various vegetables or enhance the flavor by adding miso paste.

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Juri Austin

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