Kamaboko - fish cakeEach year, my husband's family has a big gathering on New Year's Day. Osechi dishes are prepared for the day that have special meanings. For example, the kamaboko above represents the rising sun and has a festive meaning. The party mainly consists of us eating and hanging out with the family.
Below are some pictures of the special dishes.
Below are some pictures of the special dishes.
Konnyaku is made out of the Japanese yam and has the texture of firm jello.
Kobumaki (kelp roll) symbolizing joy
Kuromame (black soybeans) symbolizing good health in the New Year
Kazunoku konbu (seaweed with fish eggs) symbolizing to be blessed with many children.
Monju ( rice cake with red bean paste in the center). We had these for dessert. My husband's Grandmother usually makes them fresh but this year we had the store bought ones.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Monju ( rice cake with red bean paste in the center). We had these for dessert. My husband's Grandmother usually makes them fresh but this year we had the store bought ones. HAPPY NEW YEAR
lotus root is my favorite. what beautiful food and what a joy to bring in the new year with family and friends.
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Yummy!!!
ReplyDeleteI grow up drinking my mom's lotus soup few times a week, its the kids and mine all time favourite. Your post made me drool...happy new year
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I first tried Monju in high school- my best friend's mom used to buy it and I loved it so much! That was over 10 years ago and I've thought about it from time to time, but couldn't describe it and didn't know what it was called. Now I know and I'm going to buy some soon! Thank you thank you thank you!! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so tasty! What a wonderful way to celebrate the new year. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you as well! The Japanese feast looks delicious and the monju reminds me that I need to go back to Minamoto Kitchoan, this terrific shop in NYC that sells all sorts of wonderful wagashi. I'm craving an adzuki-filled cake now!
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Happy New Year! This post made me so "homesick" for Japan! I love osechi--how wonderful that you get to eat it every year!
ReplyDeletemy hubby is Korean so we eat Tteokguk. It's yummy any time of year though.
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What, no natto? :) (Everything looks delicious!)
ReplyDeleteA Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteOsechi looks delicious
Did you eat Zouni?
I challenged Kobumaki for the first time this year.
Yummy foods! I love japanese foods so as their presentation. Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteWow, I just discovered sushi about 1 year ago, so this would such an delicious experience for me, it all looks delectable. I wish I was invited. I'm so happy you had a goos time with your family. peace and health and love to you all.
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I am soooooooooo jealous of all of that great food!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Konnyaku is an unlikely favorite! I like lotus roots, ozouni, and kuromame. =)
ReplyDeleteOh yum! Everything looks so delicious!
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ReplyDeleteEverything look very delicious! Does anyone have a recipe for monju cakes! They are delicious and i would like to trie and do them
Happy new year for everyone!
I love Japanese new years, check out the feast I went to
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the last one is mochi not monju^^
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