Japanese Soup (Zosui)

6 servings

30 minutes

Dzosui is a traditional Japanese soup known for its soft, warming texture and rich flavor. This soup originated as a way to use leftover rice, transforming into a light yet nutritious dish. Made with chicken broth, it absorbs its rich taste, while crab meat adds a refined ocean sweetness. Beaten eggs make the texture tender and silky, and soy sauce and green onions highlight the Japanese character of the dish. Dzosui is perfect for cold evenings and is often consumed as a restorative meal after illness. Its simplicity in preparation and harmony of flavors make it a beloved home soup in Japan.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 290.3
• Proteins: 20.7g
• Fats: 6.7g
• Carbohydrates: 35.2g

Ingredients

• Chicken broth: 3 l
• Rice: 200 g
• Crab meat: 400 g
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Soy sauce: 2 tbsp
• Green onions: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Boil rice in unsalted water. Rinse. Let the water drain.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rice: 200 g

2. Cut the crab meat (or crab sticks) along the fibers into large pieces.

3. We heat the broth. We add rice to it. Bring to a boil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken broth: 3 l
   • Rice: 200 g

4. After the broth boils, it needs to be salted. However, it is important to consider that the soy sauce added at the end can also be quite salty.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

5. Add crab meat, breaking it into strands. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Crab meat: 400 g

6. Beat 3 eggs until smooth and, while constantly stirring, pour them into the boiling soup. Once the eggs are fully cooked, stop stirring and turn off the heat. Cover the soup with a lid for 10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces

7. When serving, add soy sauce and green onions to each plate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
   • Green onions:  to taste