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Chicken Zosui close-up in a rustic bowl with shredded chicken, soft rice, carrots, green onions, corn, and shredded nori garnish.

Chicken Zosui – 7 Proven Secrets for Amazing Comfort


  • Author: Ethan
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

Chicken Zosui is a comforting Japanese rice soup made with tender chicken, dashi broth, vegetables, and silky eggs.


Ingredients

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150 g boneless chicken thigh skin-on

1 tsp cooking oil

400 ml dashi stock

1 tbsp sake

200 g cooked Japanese short-grain rice

¼ Japanese leek sliced

½ carrot julienned

2 fresh shiitake mushrooms sliced

100 g enoki mushrooms

15 g grated ginger

3 tbsp Japanese light soy sauce

2 eggs

Finely chopped green onions

Shredded nori

Shichimi togarashi

Toasted sesame oil


Instructions

1. Remove chicken skin and cut into small pieces.

2. Render chicken skin slowly until crispy.

3. Add dashi and sake to a pot and bring to a boil.

4. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.

5. Rinse cooked rice and drain.

6. Add rice, vegetables, ginger, and soy sauce.

7. Simmer until vegetables soften.

8. Pour whisked eggs into the pot.

9. Cook for 30 seconds and turn off heat.

10. Garnish and serve immediately.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture.

Rinse rice before adding to prevent gumminess.

Do not overcook eggs.

Serve immediately for ideal consistency.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 380
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Protein: 22 g
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