おじや

noun

rice gruel with vegetables, fish, etc., seasoned with miso or soy sauce

A home-style dish similar to 雑炊 (zōsui), often made with leftover rice and available ingredients. The term is common in everyday cooking.

See also: 雑炊

• 風邪かぜのときは、おじやを作つくって食たべる。

  When I have a cold, I make ojiya and eat it.

• 残のこりご飯はんでおじやを作つくった。

  I made ojiya with leftover rice.