Celebrate the New Year in style with our best Japanese New Year food recipes, featuring traditional osechi ryori おせち料理 and modern dishes.
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Nanakusa Gayu (Seven Herb Rice Porridge) 七草粥
After indulgence of Japanese New Year feast, Nanakusa Gayu (seven herb rice porridge) is...
Chikuzenni (Nishime) – Simmered Chicken and Vegetables 筑前煮
Classic Japanese nimono dish cooked with chicken, shitake mushrooms, lotus root, konnyaku, taro, and...
Toshikoshi Soba (New Year’s Eve Noodles) 年越しそば – ‘Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories’
Cross over into the New Year with a piping hot bowl of soba noodle...
Instant Pot Kuromame 黒豆 (圧力鍋)
These jewel-like, sweet black soybeans called Kuromame, are a classic Osechi dish enjoyed during...
Namasu (Daikon and Carrot Salad) 紅白なます
Thinly sliced daikon and carrot strip pickled in a sweet vinegar sauce. Typically...
How to Make Tai Meshi with Leftover Baked Sea Bream 鯛飯
Flavored by a savory broth extracted from sea bream bone, this Japanese Sea Bream...
Japanese Baked Sea Bream 鯛の姿焼き
Seasoned with salt and baked till crisp on the skin and juicy inside, this...
How To Make Anko (Red Bean Paste) 餡子
Making Sweet Red Bean Paste (Anko) from scratch is easier than you think. You...
Amazake (Fermented Japanese Rice Drink) 甘酒
Creamy with a natural mild sweetness, Amazake or sweet sake is a popular Japanese...
Zenzai (Oshiruko) – Red Bean Soup with Mochi ぜんざい
Nothing sounds better than a warm bowl of homemade Zenzai or Oshiruko (red bean...
How to Make Mochi with a Stand Mixer (Homemade Mochi) お餅の作り方
Make fresh homemade mochi using a stand mixer! Stuff the mochi with your favorite...
Instant Pot Nishime 煮しめ (圧力鍋)
Simmered in a savory dashi based sauce, Nishime is a classic one-pot vegetable stew...
