Fragrant With Mitsuba and Yuzu! Ozouni (Mochi Rice

Name: Fragrant With Mitsuba and Yuzu! Ozouni (Mochi Rice Cake Soup for New Years)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Mochi rice cakes; 1000 ml Japanese dashi stock; 50 ml Sake; 2 tbsp Mirin; 2 tbsp plus Soy sauce; 1/2 tsp Salt; 180 grams Chicken thigh meat; 3 to 4 Shiitake mushrooms; 30 grams Dried wheat gluten (Fu); 6 slice Kamaboko; 1 Komatsuna; 4 to 5 Quail eggs; 1 for garnish Mitsuba; 1 for garnish Yuzu peel

Servings: persons

3 Mochi rice cakes
1000 ml Japanese dashi stock
50 ml Sake
2 tbsp Mirin
2 tbsp plus Soy sauce
1/2 tsp Salt
180 grams Chicken thigh meat
3 to 4 Shiitake mushrooms
30 grams Dried wheat gluten (Fu)
6 slice Kamaboko
1 Komatsuna
4 to 5 Quail eggs
1 for garnish Mitsuba
1 for garnish Yuzu peel

1
Cut the chicken thigh meat into bite sized pieces.
2
Microwave the komatsuna greens, put into cold water and squeeze out.
3
Cut into 4 cm pieces.
4
Remove the stems off the shiitake mushrooms and make decorative cuts in the caps.
5
Bring the dashi stock to a boil.
6
I used a dashi pack (dashi tea bag) to keep it simple.
7
Add the shiitake mushrooms and chicken to the dashi stock and bring to a boil.
8
Skim off any scum.
9
Add the flavoring ingredients, and adjust the seasoning with salt.
10
Add the fu, simmer for about 5 minutes over medium heat, add the grilled mochi cakes and bring to a boil.
11
Chop the yuzu peel and mitsuba.
12
You can just use plain kamaboko slices...but to make decorative knotted ones, make three cuts in a slice as shown.
13
Push the top and bottom ends into the middle slit to make a knot.
14
Put into miso soup bowls, add the komatsuna greens, kamaboko, quail eggs, mitsuba and yuzu peel and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Mochi rice cakes, 1000 ml Japanese dashi stock, 50 ml Sake, 2 tbsp Mirin, and more.

Yes, Fragrant With Mitsuba and Yuzu! Ozouni (Mochi Rice Cake Soup for New Years) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fragrant With Mitsuba and Yuzu! Ozouni (Mochi Rice Cake Soup for New Years)

Tips for the best results

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My Personal Notes

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