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Nutritional Values
220kcal
6gProtein
36gCarbs
5gFat
4gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🫘 Soy
Kyoto-style Sweet Miso Soup
How to order / say it
Say it
白味噌雑煮 — [shiro-miso-zoh-nee]
Order
I'd like the Kyoto-style sweet miso soup, please.
Locally
白味噌雑煮をお願いします。
Say locally
A sweet miso soup traditionally enjoyed during New Year celebrations.
Why try it?
This unique Kyoto variation of miso soup symbolizes the blessing of a sweet beginning for the New Year. It represents the city's cultural emphasis on tradition and family gatherings.
How it tastes
The soup is characterized by its rich sweetness, balanced with the savory depth of miso. Soft mochi adds a chewy texture, complementing the mild spice of the white miso.
Origin & History — first documented: 1600
With roots dating back to the Edo period (1603–1868), this dish became a staple of Kyoto's New Year celebrations. Its creation was inspired by the blending of local Kyoto flavors and the desire for a comforting family meal during the year’s most significant festival.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥣 100 g white miso paste
- 🌾 100 g mochi
- 🥕 80 g daikon radish
- 🥕 50 g carrot
- 🥣 800 ml dashi broth
Method
- 1 In a pot, bring the dashi broth to a simmer.
- 2 Add white miso paste, stirring gently until fully dissolved.
- 3 Incorporate sliced daikon radish and carrots, cooking until tender.
- 4 Add mochi and simmer until soft, then serve hot.
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