Practice JLPT巻繊汁 (Kenchin-jiru)
Kenchinjiru
- けんちんじる
- Kenchin-jiru
- Pitch 5
- soups and stews
- tofu dishes
Meaning
巻繊汁 (けんちんじる, Kenchin-jiru) is Kenchinjiru — a Japanese food (soups and stews, tofu dishes).
What is Kenchinjiru?
Kenchin-jiru is a Japanese vegetable soup prepared using root vegetables and tofu, usually in a dashi broth. Typical ingredients include tofu, burdockroot, daikon, shiitake mushrooms, konnyaku , taro root, sweet potato or potato, carrot, sesame oil, and seasonings. The vegetables and roots can be stir-fried prior to being added to the soup, which reduces their moisture content to accentuate their flavors. Meats such as pork and chicken are sometimes used as an ingredient. It is a popular dish in Japan, where it is prepared in many various ways using various ingredients.