Tsugaru Keno-jiru with Finely Chopped Vegetables and Mountain Plants
Keno-jiru combines finely diced daikon, carrot, burdock, mountain plants, konnyaku, frozen tofu, fried tofu, and beans in a miso soup. Aomori calls it the 'seven-herb porridge of Tsugaru,'...
At a glance
| Name | Tsugaru Keno-jiru with Finely Chopped Vegetables and Mountain Plants (Kenoshiru) |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Aomori |
| Region | Hokkaido & Tohoku |
| Type | Tsugaru miso soup of finely diced preserved vegetables and soy foods |
What is it?
Keno-jiru combines finely diced daikon, carrot, burdock, mountain plants, konnyaku, frozen tofu, fried tofu, and beans in a miso soup. Aomori calls it the 'seven-herb porridge of Tsugaru,' although it is not simply rice porridge.
History and local context
It is associated with Little New Year and with cooking a large pot from stored winter ingredients, reheating portions over several days. The number and choice of ingredients vary by home.
How to enjoy it
Stir from the bottom so every spoon contains several tiny ingredients. At home, cool a large batch quickly and refrigerate it rather than copying historical room-temperature storage.
Availability varies by maker, season, and destination.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tsugaru Keno-jiru with Finely Chopped Vegetables and Mountain Plants from?
It is associated with Aomori, in the Hokkaido & Tohoku region of Japan.
What kind of food is Tsugaru Keno-jiru with Finely Chopped Vegetables and Mountain Plants?
This guide classifies it as tsugaru miso soup of finely diced preserved vegetables and soy foods. See the overview for its defining ingredients and texture.
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