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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Abuzar Kamran
[email protected]This is a beautiful and delicious dish. I'm so glad I tried it!
Kainat Shah
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Japanese food, but I really enjoyed this soup. The mochi balls were a nice surprise, and the soup was very flavorful.
Saddamul Kamrul hoda
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. The soup is warm and comforting, and the mochi balls add a touch of sweetness.
Masud Sylhet
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! I love the chewy texture of the mochi balls and the savory flavor of the soup.
Joseph Welk
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The mochi balls were bland and the soup was too salty.
Ramesh Chauhan
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.
ndudim gold
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The mochi balls are a unique and delicious addition to the soup.
Enrique R. del Bosque
[email protected]I'm not a fan of mochi, but I really enjoyed this soup. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked.
Rizan Rizan
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it! The mochi balls and soup are both amazing.
Saleban Faahiye
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my mochi balls didn't turn out right. They were too sticky and gummy.
alyssa coleman
[email protected]My mochi balls turned out a little dense, but the soup was still very good.
momin all Bangla tips
[email protected]I've never had mochi balls before, so I was a little hesitant to try this recipe. But I'm so glad I did! They're absolutely delicious, and the soup is the perfect complement.
wise nhlaka
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The mochi balls are the perfect consistency, and the soup is packed with flavor.
Raman Bedi
[email protected]These mochi balls are light, fluffy, and oh-so-delicious! The soup is savory and flavorful, and the combination of the two is simply irresistible.