Simple Yet Festive: 4 Easy and Adorable Mini Osechi Ideas for Newlyweds, Even for the Clumsy!

♩♩～How many more nights until the New Year?♡～♩♩

Many brides probably wish to eat traditional New Year's dishes, don't they? However, making them can be incredibly challenging.

The reason for preparing and eating traditional New Year's dishes is twofold: to kick off the New Year with auspicious foods as a way of invoking good fortune, and,

the second reason is that during the New Year, the markets are closed, making it difficult to obtain fresh ingredients, so a lot of preserved foods are prepared to be eaten over several days.

Nowadays, supermarkets are open year-round, and convenience stores sell vegetables and meat as well, so the significance of preservation has begun to diminish. However, eating something reminiscent of traditional New Year's dishes still evokes a sense of the season, making you feel like "I'm glad to be Japanese"＊

That said, making elaborate dishes is quite a task....! For those who feel that way, here are four very simple yet festive dishes that capture the New Year spirit.♩

You don't need to prepare tons of traditional foods; with just these, you can feel the New Year atmosphere!♡

Simple and Cute New Year Dishes Found on Instagram ① Mini Roses with Red and White Kamaboko

What caught attention on social media is this♡ Mini roses made by crafting red and white kamaboko.♡

You wrap pink kamaboko inside the white one and fit them together.

Add leaves using green beans for an even more perfect touch.♩

When lined up, they look so luxurious♡ The red and white kamaboko symbolizes the sunrise and is an essential ingredient in traditional New Year's cuisine.

Isn't it a lovely idea to craft regular kamaboko into something this cute? Perfect for newlyweds!

Simple and Cute New Year Dishes Found on Instagram ② Chikuwa Gateposts

This miniature 'gatepost' made with chikuwa, broccoli, and green beans is also incredibly cute♡

Insert green beans and broccoli into chikuwa and tie a ribbon with red crab sticks to finish.♩

Here's a video on how to make it＊

Don't you think even those who aren't skilled in cooking or are short on time could whip this up easily?

Simple and Cute New Year Dishes Found on Instagram ③ Vegetable Flowers

A classic in New Year dishes♡ You can create flower shapes when cutting vegetables for simmered dishes and ozoni, enhancing the celebratory and luxurious feeling of the New Year.♩

Carrots and lotus roots are prime examples.♩

It may be a bit tedious, but please work hard together with your husband♡ Just this alone will make it feel much more like New Year.♩

Simple and Cute New Year Dishes Found on Instagram ④ Quail Eggs for Chickens

2017 is the Year of the Rooster. Some are making chicks and chickens out of quail eggs.＊

Dishes that reflect the zodiac are quite rare.＊

Brides who excel at creating character bento should definitely give this menu a try!♡

Enhance Your Bride Skills♡ Let's Make Simple Yet Cute New Year Dishes♩

Since it's newlywed life, you want to enjoy seasonal events to the fullest and create lots of memories♡

Preparing traditional New Year dishes from scratch is a daunting task, but don’t you want to try making cute dishes that you can figure out just by looking at them, can make in small quantities, are quick to eat, and are adorable?

Wishing you a cute year in 2021!♡