Zōni

Instructions

1. Grill the mochi in the oven at 200 °C for 10 to 15 minutes, until they puff up and turn golden.
2. Bring the dashi to a gentle simmer, then add the chicken and carrot and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Add the shiitake and cabbage leaves and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Season with soy sauce and a pinch of salt, and dissolve the miso in a ladle of broth before adding it to the pot.
5. Place a grilled mochi at the bottom of each bowl and pour the hot soup over it.
6. Garnish with chives and finely sliced nori before serving.