MOCHI BALL SOUP - A TRADITIONAL NEW YEAR'S JAPANESE DISH
My grandma and mom used to make this soup mostly during New Year's Eve. There are many variations to this soup. This is the way that I prepare it, so let your imagination fly with this. I can't find a nice photo for this dish, so I just took a photo of my japanese kokeshi doll. I will post a photo when I do make this dish for...
Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto
Categories Other Soups
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- 1. In a medium pot combine water, shrimp, salt, bouillon and daikon. Boil until bouillon cubes are dissolved. Turn down to simmer.
- 2. In a medium bowl, combine mochiko, ham, salt and pepper, mix together. Gradually add the chicken broth to make dough. Form 1/2 inch dough balls, use mochiko on your hands so the dough does not stick and make a mess.
- 3. In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients to make 1/2 inch pork ball. Slightly dampen your hands with water so the pork does not stick.
- 4. Turn your soup stock heat back up and add all the mochi balls and pork balls. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, and until the mochi balls start floating to the top.
- 5. Variations and options: you can add vegetables, such as carrots, watercress, spinach, chinese cabbage, chinese squash, mustard cabbage, etc.
- 6. Serve hot in soup bowls, garnish with fish cake, green onions, chinese parsley.
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[email protected]This soup is a must-try for anyone who loves Japanese food. It's a flavorful and comforting dish that's perfect for a cold winter day.
Luna R
[email protected]This soup is a great way to celebrate the New Year. It's a delicious and festive dish that everyone will enjoy.
Ayesha Sheraz
[email protected]I made this soup for my Japanese friends and they loved it. They said it was just like the soup their mothers used to make.
Mabanga Umar Alshahry
[email protected]I've never had mochi ball soup before, but I'm definitely a fan now. This soup is so flavorful and comforting.
Isabel Lopez
[email protected]This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The mochi balls are a lot of fun to make, and the soup is absolutely delicious.
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[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover rice. I also added some leftover chicken and vegetables, and it turned out great.
Udensiano. Anthony
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Japanese food, but I really enjoyed this soup. It was flavorful and comforting.
kapil ghimire
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.
Suhayba Lasta
[email protected]The mochi balls were a bit too chewy for me, but the broth was delicious.
Yesuf Ahmed siraj
[email protected]This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Kassidy Roberge
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of mochi, but I really enjoyed this soup. The mochi balls were soft and flavorful, and the broth was very tasty.
German Arzola
[email protected]This is my new favorite soup! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of the chewy mochi balls and the savory broth.
Emanuel Cruz
[email protected]Just made this soup and it turned out amazing! The mochi balls were perfectly chewy and the broth was so flavorful. I added some extra vegetables to make it even healthier.
Chenique Jacobs
[email protected]Arigato for sharing this recipe! I made it for my family last night and it was a hit. The mochi balls were a bit tricky to make at first, but I got the hang of it after a few tries. The soup was delicious and everyone loved it.
Sandra Hughes
[email protected]This soup was a delightful journey for my taste buds! The mochi balls were soft and chewy, the broth was flavorful and comforting, and the vegetables added a nice crunch and freshness. I especially loved the hint of ginger in the broth - it really br