Tsukimi Recipe:
In Japan the season of mid-autumn, under the full moon, we celebrate the harvest and marvel at the passing of the seasons. This event is called Tsukimi (お月見), or Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋の名月). This year it falls on Friday, September 25,2026.
Tsukimi (月見) means “moon viewing.” This dish traditionally features an egg whose round yolk resembles the full moon. A simple and delicious version is Tsukimi Soba, buckwheat noodles in a warm Japanese broth.
🍜 Ingredients — 2 servings
Noodles & toppings
- 2 servings soba noodles
- 2 fresh eggs
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 sheet nori, cut into strips
- Optional: mushrooms, spinach, kamaboko, or tempura
Broth
- 3 cups dashi
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp grated ginger, optional
👩🍳 Instructions
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Make the broth:
Combine dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer. -
Cook the soba:
Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and rinse briefly with cold water. -
Warm the noodles:
Add the cooked soba to the hot broth for about 30 seconds. -
Add the eggs:
Divide the noodles and broth between two bowls. Carefully crack one egg into each bowl. Cover for 2–4 minutes, until the whites are cooked but the yolks remain soft. -
Garnish:
Add sliced green onions and nori. Add mushrooms or spinach if desired. - Serve immediately while the egg yolk is still soft. Break the “moon” over the noodles and enjoy. 🌕🥢
⭐ Tsukimi variation
For a more traditional Tsukimi Udon, simply substitute thick udon noodles for the soba. You can also add tempura, creating a popular combination of crispy tempura and the “moon” egg.
