Ozoni

A celebratory New Year soup of clear or miso broth with mochi rice cakes, vegetables, and seasonal garnishes.

Ingredients

• 400g thinly sliced beef
• 400g ramen noodles
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 tsp shichimi togarashi
• 3 tbsp neutral vegetable oil
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• a handful of fresh shiso leaves, chopped
• mirin, for serving
• 1 cup water

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat toasted sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the sliced scallion whites and grated fresh ginger gently until soft and fragrant.

2. 2

   Stir in the shichimi togarashi and cracked black pepper, toasting briefly until the kitchen fills with their aroma.

3. 3

   Add the pork loin and bean sprouts, stirring well to coat everything in the spiced base.

4. 4

   Pour in the chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Reduce the heat, cover, and let everything simmer gently until the pork loin is tender, about 20 mins.

6. 6

   Stir in the soba noodles and continue simmering for a few minutes more, until heated through.

7. 7

   Finish with the soy sauce and adjust the seasoning to taste.

8. 8

   Ladle into bowls, scatter over the mitsuba, and serve piping hot.

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