Nanakusa-Gayu (Seven-Herb Rice Soup) Makes 6 servings 4 cups water 4-inch piece dried kombu (kelp) 1 1/2 cups steamed Japanese rice 1 teaspoon sea salt 6 pieces mochi 3/4 cup boiling water 1/2 cup herbs, rinsed and minced 1. Make the kombu dashi: The best way to make this stock is to soak the kombu […]
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Toshikoshi Soba Makes 5 to 6 servings 6 cups dashi 3 tablespoons mirin 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/3 cup soy sauce 9 to 10 ounces soba noodles, cooked according to package directions Shredded nori (seaweed) Additional toppings as desired 1. Mix the dashi, mirin, and sugar together in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil […]
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