Find out how to prepare Japanese toshikoshi soba noodles for a lucky, late-night New Year’s Eve meal.
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Toshikoshi Soba
Tonkotsu Ramen
(Japanese noodles and pork in rich broth)
Tonkotsu ramen is a fabulous, soupy creation that marries chewy ramen noodles with tender-braised pork and a creamy broth.
Sushi Gohan
(Japanese seasoned rice)
Making sushi rice is super easy if you have a rice cooker. If you don’t, this recipe will help you get awesome results on the stovetop.
Su Udon
(Japanese noodles in broth)
Udon noodle soup is a long-standing Japanese favorite, imported originally from China. Udon shops are found all over the country, and each one has its own specialty.
Misozuke
(Japanese miso pickle)
Preserving vegetables in miso is a common way of preparing simple pickles in Japan to be used as an accompaniment to a Japanese meal.
Misoshiru
(Japanese miso soup)
Misoshiru is a basic part of the typical Japanese breakfast. This nourishing soup is eaten alone or with eggs, rice, fish and pickles.
Maki Sushi
(Japanese seasoned rice rolls)
Maki sushi is what most people think of when they hear the word “sushi” — filled rice rolls wrapped in nori seaweed.
Kabocha Nimono
(Japanese simmered pumpkin)
Kabocha nimono is an easy, quick and nourishing way to prepare kabocha squash. Simmered pumpkin is particularly popular in the fall as kabocha comes into season.
Gari
(Japanese pickled ginger)
Along with wasabi and soy sauce, gari, also known as sushi ginger, is a traditional accompaniment to makizushi.
Dashi
(Japanese basic soup stock)
Dashi is the basic stock used in Japan for soups, stews and other dishes. Flavored with a dried fish flakes and and seaweed, it has the simple, clean flavor of the ocean.