Sumashi Soup
Sumashi-jiru, or osuimono, is a clear seasoned broth — dashi lightly finished with soy, salt, and sometimes a splash of sake — holding one or two carefully chosen items such as a piece of fish, a shrimp, a slice of mushroom, or a knot of mitsuba herb. It is the restrained, formal cousin of miso soup, judged on the clarity and aroma of the dashi alone. A clam version is standard at celebrations such as weddings and Girls' Day.
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Sumashi-jiru, or osuimono, is a clear seasoned broth — dashi lightly finished with soy, salt, and sometimes a splash of sake — holding one or two carefully chosen items such as a piece of fish, a shrimp, a slice of mushroom, or a knot of mitsuba herb. It is the restrained, formal cousin of miso soup, judged on the clarity and aroma of the dashi alone. A clam version is standard at celebrations such as weddings and Girls' Day.
DIETARY NOTES
General guidance for the standard version of this dish. Recipes vary by shop and region — always confirm with the restaurant if you have an allergy or a religious dietary requirement.
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