January 7, 2016

Seven-Herb Rice Porridge (Nanakusa-Gayu) is a Japanese dish that’s served and eaten in the morning of January 7. Just like how its name implies, the dish is composed of seven different edible herbs (nanakusa literally means seven herbs).

The seven herbs are:



Parsley - packed with vitamins

Nazuna - reduces bloodshot eyes

Cudweed - has diuretic effects

Chickweed - prevents periodontitis

Nipplewort - relieves pain

Turnip - packed with vitamins, good for the skin

Radish - reduces coughing and sore throat

You can watch how the dish is prepared here! ~ x

