Crispy & Melty Cheese Ozoni - Kayanoya USA

Kayanoya Dashi Bar at Lingo, April 8-9

Kayanoya Dashi Bar at Lingo, April 8-9

Crispy & Melty Cheese Ozoni

A bowl of Japanese onion soup topped with a toasted mochi square, lightly browned and sprinkled with black pepper, served in a lacquered bowl.

Crispy & Melty Cheese Ozoni Crispy & Melty Cheese Ozoni

If you’re tired of the usual ozoni, give this version a try! The sweetness of sautéed onions, the umami of the dashi, and the richness of the cheese make it irresistible. It’s perfect not only as a meal but also as a late-night snack or a savory treat.

If you’re tired of the usual ozoni, give this version a try! The sweetness of sautéed onions, the umami of the dashi, and the richness of the cheese make it irresistible. It’s perfect not only as a meal but also as a late-night snack or a savory treat.

Cook

15 min

Portions

2 Servings

Season

Winter

Cuisine

Japanese

Category

Soup

Difficulty

Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Heat butter in a pot, add thinly sliced onions and sugar, and sauté until golden brown. Add [A] and simmer for about 2 minutes after bringing to a boil.

Step 2

Place the cheese-topped grilled mochi and the contents of Step 1 into a bowl. Sprinkle with black pepper to taste.

Tip

You can shorten the cooking time by microwaving the onions for about 5 minutes beforehand.

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