Kyoto White-Miso Ozoni with Round Mochi

Kyoto white-miso ozoni combines sweet, koji-rich white miso with round mochi, head taro or taro, daikon and Kintoki carrot. Simmered rather than grilled mochi is representative, while dashi...

Kyoto White-Miso Ozoni with Round Mochi
Illustration showing the defining features of the food.

At a glance

NameKyoto White-Miso Ozoni with Round Mochi (Shiromiso Zoni)
PrefectureOsaka
RegionKansai
TypeSweet white-miso New Year soup with simmered round rice cake and taro

What is it?

Kyoto white-miso ozoni combines sweet, koji-rich white miso with round mochi, head taro or taro, daikon and Kintoki carrot.

Simmered rather than grilled mochi is representative, while dashi, vegetables and plating differ by household.

History and local context

Round ingredients carry wishes for harmony and the thick mild-salt miso is used more generously than ordinary soup.

Cut sticky mochi small and manage choking and burns.

How to enjoy it

Taste a little broth first, then cut the mochi with chopsticks and eat it slowly with taro and daikon.

Availability varies by maker, season, and destination.

Sources and further reading

Frequently asked questions

Where is Kyoto White-Miso Ozoni with Round Mochi from?

It is associated with Osaka, in the Kansai region of Japan.

What kind of food is Kyoto White-Miso Ozoni with Round Mochi?

This guide classifies it as sweet white-miso new year soup with simmered round rice cake and taro. See the overview for its defining ingredients and texture.

Can I order Kyoto White-Miso Ozoni with Round Mochi online?

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