Kenchin-jiru
Kenchin jiru (けんちん汁, 巻繊汁 kenchinjiru), also spelled kenchin-jiru, and sometimes referred to simply as kenchin, is a Japanese vegetable soup prepared using root vegetables and tofu. It is a popular dish in Japan and is prepared in various manners using myriad ingredients. It has been stated that the dish originated several centuries ago from Kenchō-ji, a temple, and it has also been suggested that the dish has its roots in shippoku cuisine.
Kenchin jiru | |
| Alternative names | Kenchin-jiru |
|---|---|
| Type | Soup |
| Place of origin | Japan |
| Main ingredients | Root vegetables and tofu |
| Ingredients generally used | Burdock root, daikon radish, shiitake mushrooms, konnyaku, taro root, sweet potato or potato, carrot, dashi stock, sesame oil, and seasonings |
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