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Nanakusa Kayu

Cultural Context

Originating from Japan, Nanakusa Kayu is traditionally consumed on January 7th to celebrate the 'Nanakusa' festival, which honors the seven herbs of spring. This comforting rice porridge symbolizes health and well-being, as families gather to enjoy it together. Today, it remains a cherished dish during the New Year celebrations and is enjoyed for its nourishing qualities and simple, fresh flavors.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 Japanese rice cup of rice (about 3/4 U.S. cup)
1 liter of water (about 4 U.S. cups)
rosemary (about 5 cm)
rocket (arugula)
celery (leaf part only)
Italian parsley
turnip (2)
radish

dried kelp

🥗Healthier: mushroom broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Mushroom broth adds umami without the cost of kelp.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free while salt is more economical.

1

Bring 1 liter of water to a boil in a pot.

2

Add 1 Japanese rice cup of rice (about 3/4 U.S. cup) to the boiling water.

3

Reduce heat and simmer until the porridge becomes gluey.

4

Prepare the vegetables: chop rosemary, rocket, celery, Italian parsley, turnip, and radish.

5

Add the chopped vegetables to the porridge once it's ready.

6

Season with salt, starting with 1 teaspoon and adjusting to taste.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

potknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Seven Herb Rice Porridge
Local Name: 七草粥

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