The rice porridge containing the seven chopped vegetables is called Nanakusa-gayu, and people regard Nanakusa-gayu as a good fortune that removes evil from the body and prevents all kinds of diseases.
この7種の野菜を刻んで入れた粥（かゆ）を七種粥（七草粥）といい、邪気を払い万病を除く占いとして食べる。