What is the traditional food for Hina Matsuri?
Hina-arare, colorful rice crackers as pictured above, are one of the most popular foods eaten during Hinamatsuri. Others include diamond-shaped rice cakes called hishi mochi, flavored sushi rice known as chirashizushi and ushiojiru, a salt-based soup with clams. Shirozake, fermented rice wine, is also often served.
What does Hina Matsuri do?
Hinamatsuri, or the doll festival, is observed on March 3 to celebrate female children and pray for their continued health and happiness. During the holiday, also known as momo no sekku (peach festival), families display ceramic dolls dressed in the ornate, decorative robes of the ancient imperial court.
Is Chirashi considered sushi?
Chirashi Sushi is a very easy type of sushi and does not involve any raw fish. It’s a perfect dish for big family gatherings and potluck parties! If you want a quick short cut version, I also share this Chirashi Sushi recipe using Chirashi Sushi Mix.
What is the other name of Hina Matsuri?
Hinamatsuri is also known as Momo no Sekku (peach traditional festival), because peach blossoms were used to celebrate the original Shangsi Festival.
How to make chirashi sushi with Sakura Denbu?
When rice is finished cooking, take out some rice into a small bowl, and mix with Sakura Denbu to make pink colored rice. Place the rest of rice into a large bowl and add one packet of Chirashi Sushi Mix while the rice is still hot. Fold everything together with the rice using a rice paddle. Gently slice through the rice to separate the grains.
How to make a chirashi sushi crepe at home?
Place the rest of rice into a large bowl and add one packet of Chirashi Sushi Mix while the rice is still hot. Fold everything together with the rice using a rice paddle. Gently slice through the rice to separate the grains. Cover with moist towel so it will not dry out. Make thin egg crepe.
How to make sashimi rose with chirashi sushi?
To make sashimi rose, you overlap half a piece of sashimi with the next one and roll them up. Cut the thin egg crepe into half and place it on a sheet of plastic wrap. Put about 1-2 Tbsp of Chirashi Sushi on top of the egg crepe and wrap it tightly. Keep it wrapped until you are ready to serve.