This past Saturday was a special day for young girls in Japan. Every March 3rd the Japanese celebrate the Doll Festival called Hinamatsuri. For the festival, many families with daughters display colorful Hina Ningyo, a set of the traditional Emperor and Empress dolls dressed in kimono, and celebrate this day to pray for the girls’ growth and happiness.
On this day, Chirashi Sushi and Clear Clam Soup are often served as a part of the feast.
I usually serve Chirashi Sushi in a bowl, but this year I made it a little more special for my soon-to-be 4-year-old daughter who loves anything pretty. I made a sushi cake out of Chirashi Sushi thanks to my Japanese mommy friend who gave me this idea.
With leftover ingredients, I made Temari Sushi using thin egg crepes (see my other examples of Temari Sushi here).
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