One of my new year’s resolution for this year is to learn and enjoy the events of different seasons in Japan.

First up is a herbal rice porridge called Nanakusa-Gayu.

We mix 7 herbs, which all have meanings, on January 7th to wish for good health in the new year.

The 7 herbs include:

 

Seri (Japanese parsley) – for increased appetite

Nazuna – a popular ingredient in the Edo period.

Gogyo – effective in preventing colds and relieving fever.

Hakobera – rich in vitamin A and was used as medicine for stomachaches.

Hotoke no za – rich in fiber.

Suzuna (Turnip) – rich in vitamins.

Suzushiro (Japanese daikon radish) – aids in digestion and helps prevent colds.

 

I was very simple to make and easy on the stomach. I wouldn’t mind eating it everyday 🙂

Next up is Ehomaki in February!

 

 

今年の目標の一つは季節の食材を楽しむこと。

ということで、１月７日に七草粥を食べて今年の無病息災を願いました！！

初めて作ったわりにはすごく美味しくできた気がします＾＾

 

 

七草それぞれに役割があって勉強になりましたし、

お腹にも優しいので、毎日でも食べられそうだなぁ。

 

 

次の季節の食は２月の恵方巻ですね！

またしっかりと恵方巻の意味も勉強しておきます。

 

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