Sake appetizer recipes

Chicken|HotPot|Japanese|Mushrooms|NewYear|Pork|Winter|お正月

New Year's Day

Culinary Workshop - Culinary Art - Nov. 2023

Houraisen Jinsei Ikinikanzu

Ingredients

Napa Cabbage 250g or more
→ Roughly cut into 5cm widths, separate leaves and white stems
Dried Shiitake Mushrooms (medium) 3 pieces
→ Slowly rehydrate and slice thickly; keep the soaking liquid
Carrot 80g
→ Slice into 5mm pieces and cut into flower shapes
Chicken Thigh 100g
→ Cut into large bite-sized pieces
Sliced Pork Belly 80g
→ Cut into large bite-sized pieces
Mung Bean Vermicelli 40g
→ Soak in water
Grilled Mochi As needed
Sesame Oil 1 teaspoon
Coarse Salt As needed
Optional Ichimi Togarashi, Yuzu Kosho, etc.

Steps

  1. Place the napa cabbage stems in a pot, add the shiitake soaking liquid and plenty of water, and heat.
  2. When the cabbage begins to soften, add the chicken thigh, pork belly, shiitake mushrooms, and napa cabbage leaves. Drizzle in the sesame oil.
  3. Once it comes to a boil, add the vermicelli.
  4. In individual bowls, add salt, ichimi togarashi, or other seasonings, pour in some broth from the pot, and use as a dipping sauce. Add ingredients from the pot as desired.
  5. Finally, add the grilled mochi to the pot.