How to Make Authentic Nagoya Ozoni [Japanese New Year's Mochi Soup] | Sudachi

In this video, I'll show you how to make authentic Nagoya-style Ozoni, a special New Year's mochi soup that combines chicken, mustard spinach, and chewy mochi in a flavorful dashi broth. This simple 20-minute recipe brings the taste of my regional Japanese New Year celebrations right to your kitchen.

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Step 1

Heat oil in frying pan on medium heat. Add chicken thigh, season with salt, and fry until cooked through. Remove from heat.

Step 2

In a small pot of boiling salted water, boil mustard spinach for 30 seconds. Transfer to ice water and set aside.

Step 3

Using same pot, combine dashi stock, mirin, and rice cakes. Simmer on low heat until mochi softens. Cook in single layer batches if needed. Place cooked pieces in serving bowls.

Step 4

Add soy sauce and cooked chicken to the pot. Simmer for 1 minute.

Step 5

Divide soup into bowls. Squeeze water from mustard spinach thoroughly, place on top of soup, and garnish with fish cake slices and bonito flakes.