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Zosui (Japanese Rice Soup with Egg)

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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!

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

Zosui served in a bowl.

Recipe Ingredients

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

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Ingredients list for zosui.
  • Vegetables: Use plenty of veggies. I like daikon radish, carrot, shiitake mushrooms, and scallions (green onions). Root vegetables and mushrooms work especially well in this cozy soup.
  • Cooked Rice: Leftover rice is perfect for zosui! I use frozen cooked Japanese rice for convenience.
    (If you need it, check out my guide on how to cook rice.)
  • Eggs: A beaten egg adds a silky, comforting finish to the soup.
  • Soup Base: A simple mix of dashi powder, soy sauce, and salt creates a savory Japanese-style broth.
    I use store-bought kombu dashi powder to keep things easy and vegan-friendly.
    If you want to try homemade dashi, see my “What is Dashi?” guide!

How To Make Zosui: STEP BY STEP 

Here’s a quick visual guide! Check the recipe card below for the video and full details!

How to make zosui.

Step 1

Simmer sliced vegetables with dashi powder in a pot.

How to make zosui.

Step 2

Add cooked rice to the pot.

How to make zosui.

Step 3

Season with soy sauce and salt.

How to make zosui.

Step 4

Add beaten egg and cook for one more minute.

Zosui served in a bowl.

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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Zosui (Japanese Rice Soup with Egg)

5 from 3 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Juri Austin
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!
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Zosui served in a bowl.

Equipment

  • Medium pot

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g Daikon Radish, 3.5 oz
  • ½ Carrot
  • 2 pieces Shiitake Mushrooms
  • ½ Scallion
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 servings Cooked Rice, 10oz, 300g
Soup
  • 3 cups Water, 720ml
  • 1 tsp Kombu Dashi Powder, 5g
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1½ Tbsp Soy Sauce

Instructions
 

  1. Prepare Vegetables: Slice daikon, carrot, shiitake mushrooms, and scallions.
  2. Beat egg: Crack an egg and beat it in a small bowl.
  3. Make the soup: In a medium pot, add water, dashi powder, sliced vegetables and boil over medium heat.
  4. Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 4 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Add rice: Add the cooked rice to the pot and continue simmering for a few additional minutes.
  6. Season: Season the soup with salt and soy sauce according to your taste.
  7. Add egg: Gently pour the beaten egg into the simmering soup and continue to simmer for one more minute.
  8. Serve: Ladle the zosui into small bowls and top with chopped scallions (optional).

Notes

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  • 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.

    Course: Main
    Cuisine: Japanese
    Keyword: Japanese rice soup, zosui

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