Zosui

Zosui is a comforting Japanese rice soup, often enjoyed for breakfast, featuring a flavorful broth enriched with seasonal vegetables and a hint of umami. This wholesome dish is not only nourishing but also customizable, allowing for various ingredients to suit your taste.

Ingredients

• Cooked white rice - 150 grams
• Dashi stock - 500 ml
• Shiitake mushrooms - 50 grams, sliced
• Carrot - 1 small, diced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Spinach - 50 grams, roughly chopped
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Mirin - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Eggs - 2, beaten

Steps

1. In a pot, bring the dashi stock to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and diced carrot to the pot, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the cooked white rice, spinach, soy sauce, and mirin, mixing well.
4. Allow the mixture to simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the pot while stirring gently to create ribbons of egg throughout the soup.
6. Season with salt to taste and add chopped green onions just before serving.
7. Serve hot in bowls, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 52 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 186 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.
• Provides a good balance of carbohydrates and protein for energy.

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