「Osechi Ryori (New Year's dishes)" is a celebratory dish eaten during the New Year.
「Osechi" means "Osechiku (New Year's feast)It is an abbreviation of ", a dish eaten at the beginning of the year to pray for a bountiful harvest, or a celebratory meal of a samurai family.
It's a dish that's a mix of everyday foods and dishes that people use to celebrate the New Year.
Furthermore, it is said that the focus on non-perishable foods was partly intended to free housewives from household chores during the first three days of the New Year.
「OsechiThe term originally refers to a seasonal festival on the calendar, and the food eaten on that occasion is calledOsechi Ryori (New Year's dishes)Because he called it that,
Currently, the term is used to refer to the New Year's dishes, which are the first of the seasonal festivals.
Osechi ryori (traditional Japanese New Year's food) is served packed in stacked boxes as a symbol of "accumulating good fortune," and is considered auspicious.
Furthermore, traditional Osechi dishes are imbued with auspicious meanings and wishes.
The contents of the bento boxes vary from region to region and from household to household,
Recently, Osechi ryori (traditional Japanese New Year's food) from restaurants, specialty shops, and high-end Japanese restaurants has become extremely popular.
At the end of the year,Osechi Ryori (New Year's dishes)Many restaurants seem to be busy with the production of "[the name of the product]".
In our household, we have a strict rule that hot food should be eaten while it's still hot.
I don't really like preserved foods, so the perfect "Osechi Ryori (New Year's dishes)This will be almost completely unrelated to the world of ",
Even so, I thought I'd at least make it a formality,Enshu Department StoreI went shopping at the basement food hall of the department store (lol).
Make what you can make, and buy what's easier to buy.Mt. Sukunaga「Black glazed petri dish (28cm)We will incorporate this into the final version.
That's my family2016of"Osechi Ryori (New Year's dishes)"teeth,
「Grilled shrimp"Shrimp are said to grow long whiskers and live a long life until their backs are bent, making them a symbol of longevity."
「Rice field preparation"The name "Tazukuri" comes from the practice of scattering small fish as fertilizer in rice paddies and fields, and it is a prayer for a bountiful harvest of grains.
「Black beansThe phrase "mame ni hataraku" (to work diligently) is a play on words, and it is a prayer for being able to work diligently and energetically.
「Red and white pickled daikon radish and carrots"This is shaped like a celebratory mizuhiki (decorative cord) and has an auspicious meaning."
「Salmon roe marinated in soy sauce" = A prayer for being blessed with children.
「Chestnut paste"This dish, likened to glittering golden treasure, is a dish that wishes for a prosperous year and is considered auspicious, known as "kachi-guri" (winning chestnut).
「Simmered vegetablesTaro symbolizes a wish for many children, lotus root symbolizes the ability to see into the future, and arrowhead symbolizes a wish for success as its large sprouts grow.
「Kombu roll"Kombu (kelp) is a lucky charm for family prosperity, and is used in New Year's mirror decorations because it sounds like the word for "to rejoice."
「Red and white kamaboko (fish cake)"Kamaboko (fish cake) symbolizes the sunrise and is an indispensable dish on New Year's Day. Red represents auspiciousness and joy, while white represents sanctity."
「Yawata-maki"Burdock root, with its long, slender roots firmly planted in the ground, is considered an auspicious food."
「Koya tofu"Koya tofu is called "shield tofu" because of its shape and is believed to ward off evil spirits."
「Datemaki"or"Nishiki eggI'm not good at " soDashi-maki Tamago (Japanese rolled omelet)We'll add this to make it feel like home♪
"Winter yellowtail sashimi" ×Mt. Sukunaga"Black glaze plate (28cm)"
「Masuda Sake Brewery"Masuizumi Platinum Kotobuki Junmai Daiginjo"Mt. Sukunaga"A thin cup that encourages excessive drinking"
I bought a block of fresh winter yellowtail from Hokkaido and made sashimi out of it.
Garnish made from daikon radish, served with shiso leaves.Mt. Sukunaga"Black Glazed Serving Plate"Serve in a dish.
I'll enjoy this perfectly fatty winter yellowtail with a pinch of wasabi.
「Masuda Sake Brewery"Masuizumi Platinum Kotobuki Junmai Daiginjo"はMt. Sukunaga"A thin cup that encourages excessive drinking"I'll have it now.
A rich, vibrant, and fruity fragrance
The rich, mature flavor reminiscent of fruit is beautifully balanced, resulting in a very refined finish.
「MasuizumiBefitting a Junmai Daiginjo that sits at the pinnacle of the "",
This is a gorgeous and sensual piece that is sure to turn heads!
"Ozoni (rice cake soup) with freshly pounded mochi" ×Mt. Sukunaga"Tree ring thin bowl"
In Japan, mochi (rice cakes) are offered to the gods (Toshigami) on New Year's Day.
And by sharing and eating that mochi with family,
It is believed that by receiving divine protection and blessings, one can achieve a bountiful harvest and prosperity in that year.
The year-end eventMochi-making eventWe were given some freshly made mochi at "[location]",
The mochi is grilled first, and then it's used to make ozoni (a type of Japanese soup with mochi).
The ingredients used are chosen for their colorful appearance, including taro, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, mitsuba (Japanese parsley), and snow peas.
Since the freshly made mochi was soft, I decided against making a stewed type of ozoni (rice cake soup).
Choosing the more refined style was the right decision!
"Homemade smoked duck ham" ×Mt. Sukunaga"Black Glazed Petri Dish, Reversible"
I bought a 350g block of domestic duck breast, made incisions in the skin, marinated it with salt and herbs, and let it rest.
Place the ingredients in a Ziploc bag with olive oil to create a vacuum seal, then cook in a rice cooker at a low temperature of 65°C for about 30 minutes.
After that, leave it in the refrigerator overnight in the Ziploc bag.
Before eating, lightly warm it in the microwave so that it's not cooked through, and then grill only the skin side until it's nice and crispy.
The result is a moist, tender, and juicy ham.
YufuinKame no I Villa"of"Locksmith"of"Yuzu pepperWe'll enjoy it together♪
"Inari sushi from Toyokawa Tsuboya" ×Mt. Sukunaga"Black glaze plate (28cm)"
"A company that has been making ekiben (train station bento boxes) together with Toyohashi Station, boasting a history of over 100 years"Toyokawa TsuboyaI bought some inari sushi from "[brand name]".
「Inari sushiThe traditional flavors that have been loved for generations, starting with "[this]", are characterized by their rich, sweet, and robustly seasoned fried tofu.
The landmark is the retro-style fox statue at Toyokawa Inari Shrine.
2016We also received auspicious items,
Prioritizing my health, I want to live each day with gratitude for being able to enjoy delicious meals!
