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Muji refers to the stem of the taro plant.
Preparing muji requires some prep work: remove the thin fibers and cut it into appropriate pieces (3-5cm).
Note: Handling it barehanded can cause itching, so wear vinyl gloves on both hands.
Place the stems in a bowl with enough water to cover them, soak for about an hour to remove bitterness, then drain. The subsequent steps also require effort, making the preparation quite troublesome.
Mujin soup uses taro stems (muji). It is made into miso soup or clear soup with small taro tubers, pork belly, and island tofu.
　In the old days, when a child was born, it was customary to make “Mujinu soup” using taro stems, considered a lucky charm, and serve it to the neighbors.　　Translated with DeepL.com (free version)