Ozoni

Ingredients

• •1 pound chicken thighs
• •8 slices carrot
• •3 pieces fish cake
• •lemon zest
• •¼ cup sake
• •salt
• •4 shiitake mushrooms
• •1 tablespoon soy sauce
• •1 small bunch spinach
• •4 cups water
• •4 mochi

Method

Adapted from foodista.com

1. 1In a medium stockpot, add water, chicken, carrots, sake, and salt.
2. 2Simmer for 20 minutes, skimming to remove any scum that rises to the top.
3. 3Remove chicken and set aside.
4. 4Add soy sauce and adjust salt to taste.
5. 5Slice up the shiitake mushrooms and fish cake, then add them to the soup.
6. 6Lay down a sheet of aluminum foil in a toaster oven then toast the mochi until the top begins to puff up and turn golden brown.
7. 7To serve, place 1-2 pieces of grilled mochi at the bottom of each bowl, then add a few slices of chicken.
8. 8Place a few pieces of spinach in each bowl.
9. 9Add the soup along with two slices of carrot, shiitake mushrooms and fish cake.
10. 10Garnish with yuzu zest and serve.