RECIPE: Nanakusa Gayu (Seven Herb Rice Porridge)

Nanakusa Gayu (seven herb rice porridge) is traditionally enjoyed on January 7 in Japan as a way to soothe the body and calm the stomach after all the holiday indulgences from the New Year’s celebrations. 

Servings: 1 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked rice
• 300ml water
• 1 package Seven Dried Herbs Mix
• 1 tsp soy sauce*
• ½ - 1 tsp dashi powder*
• Dash of salt

Instructions:

1. In a pot, add the water and cooked rice, and bring to a simmer. This makes a rice porridge known as okayu.
2. When the rice becomes sticky, add the seven herbs mix, soy sauce, dashi, and salt.
3. Stir to combine and enjoy hot.

*Available in our Creative Beginnings: Redefining “Wa” Care Package