In Japan it is customary to prepare Osechi Ryri, New Year's food that is

prepared a few days before.

The Osechi Ryri is composed of several dishes and everything that is used
is related to life, health, harvest and good luck.
* Datemaki ( ): is a kind of sweet tortilla but rolled, made with eggs and
a fish paste. It means: days of prosperity in culture and progress in studies.
* Kamaboko ( ): is a white and pink fish paste, steamed on a
wooden board. It means: the rising sun (by its shape).
* Kobumaki ( ): they are winded algae. It means: joy, happiness.
* Namasu ( ): Japanese turnip and carrot cut into thin slices and
pickles. It means: peace and quiet.
* Kuromame ( ): sweet black beans means: living and working with
health.
* Kurikinton ( ): sweet chestnut puree means: fortune and
success in business, by its color (gold = money)

* Onishime ( ): is a set of vegetables simmered. It means: energy

and hope.

* Tazukuri ( ): dried sardines, cooked with a sweet sauce. It means:

a good harvest.

* Datemaki es una especie de tortilla dulce pero enrollada,

hecha a base de huevos y una pasta de pescado. Significa: das de
prosperidad en la cultura y progreso en los estudios.
* Kamaboko ( es una pasta de pescado de color blanco y rosado,
cocinada al vapor sobre una tablita de madera. Significa : el sol naciente
(por su forma).
* Kobumaki ( son algas enrolladas. Significa: alegra, felicidad,
porque la palabra kobu se pronuncia igual que el kobu de yorokobu
= alegrarse, ser feliz)
* Namasu ( nabo japons y zanahoria cortados en lminas finas y
encurtidas. Significa: paz y tranquilidad.
* Kuromame ( porotos negros dulces. Significa: vivir y trabajar con
salud.
* Kurikinton ( es un pur dulce de castaas. Significa: fortuna y
xito en los negocios, por su color (dorado = dinero)
* Onishime ( es un conjunto de verduras cocidas a fuego lento.
Significa: energa y esperanza . Mi plato favorito
* Tazukuri (sardinas secas, cocinadas con una salsa dulce.
Significa: una buena cosecha.