noun
roasted rice broth; roasted rice soup
A traditional Japanese soup made by roasting rice until browned, then boiling it in water, sometimes with seasonings. It is a simple, rustic dish.
祖母は風邪のときに炒り湯を作ってくれた。
My grandmother made roasted rice broth for me when I had a cold.
炒り湯は香ばしくて、体が温まる。
Roasted rice broth is fragrant and warms you up.
Compound of 炒り (iri, 'roasted', continuative form of 炒る) + 湯 (yu, 'hot water'). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it likely developed as a simple, nourishing folk food.