Zoni

Zoni is a traditional Japanese soup enjoyed during New Year's celebrations, featuring a savory dashi broth, mochi, and seasonal vegetables. This healthy version balances flavors and nutrients, making it a delightful and nourishing dish.

Ingredients

• Dashi broth - 500 ml
• Mochi (rice cakes) - 2 pieces
• Carrot - 1 medium, sliced
• Daikon radish - 100 grams, sliced
• Spinach - 50 grams, blanched
• Chives - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Mirin - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a pot, bring the dashi broth to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced carrot and daikon radish to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
3. Stir in the soy sauce and mirin, adjusting the seasoning with salt if needed.
4. While the vegetables are cooking, lightly grill or toast the mochi until golden and slightly puffed.
5. Add the blanched spinach to the soup and heat through for another 2 minutes.
6. To serve, place the grilled mochi in bowls and ladle the hot soup with vegetables over it.
7. Garnish with chopped chives and a drizzle of sesame oil before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Low in calories while providing a filling meal option.

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