Hiyayakko (冷奴) is chilled tofu topped with seasonings and condiments. Depending on the toppings, you can enjoy various flavors of chilled tofu. In this episode, I put Japanese basil, cherry tomato and white sesame seeds. Then, pour the ponzu sauce.
Ohitashi (Blanched vegetables with Dashi) is a really delicate side dish made by draining the water from boiled vegetables and seasoning them with dashi broth, soy sauce, and mirin. It can also be a vegan side dish if you use a vegan dashi broth. The trick to this dish is to quickly blanch the vegetables to preserve their fresh texture. This dish can be served at room temperature or cold.
Tamagoyaki is the iconic egg recipe in Japan. We use dashi soup stock as the base and roll the egg mixture with using special pan. However, you can make Tamagoyaki without using it. In this recipe video, I introduce how to make Tamagoyaki in 2 ways; using special omelette pan and round shape frying pan. Other than Tamagoyaki, please check the side dish recipes; Shimmered Daikon Radish and Burdock Salad.
The name of this dish “Kinpira” came from the Japan’s old story. The main character Kinpira was strong and courageous man, so Kinpira represents strong and courageous in Japan. “Gobo” is a root vegetable called burdock in English and has lots of fiber. For cooking, “Kinpira” dishes are stir-fried veggies seasoned with soy sauce, mirin, sake and sugar. For Kinpira Gobo, carrot are quite often added. This is also a Plant-based, Vegan & Gluten-free Japanese recipe.
Are you ready to make vegan gyoza? This time, I chose soybean meat, an alternative meat that is becoming popular in Japan, and Chinese cabbage and chives, which are often used as accents in dumplings. Please enjoy this dish on days when you are in the mood for a vegetarian or vegan meal!
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It’s time for vegan dumplings! I chose shiitake mushrooms, fried tofu and Chinese cabbage for both texture and flavor. These healthy dumplings are full of fiber and protein!
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Pork is often used for dumplings, but let’s get creative with chicken for these dumplings! This recipe calls for gluten-free dumpling skins, but of course you can use regular dumpling skins as well. These dumplings with chicken and cheese make them easy for children to eat.
In this recipe video, I will show you how to make a Japanese set meal. What makes this video unique is that with just a few additions of seasonings, the whole family (babies around 1 year old and up) can eat together. Specifically, we make ”Okonomiyaki” and ”Kabocha no Itokoni” (Simmered pumpkin with Adzuki beans). And finally, I made a set meal with miso soup.
In this recipe video, I will introduce how to make Japanese set meals for 9 to 10 months old baby. What make this video unique is that with adding little seasonings, all your family can eat along. I trust this recipe video will save you a little time cooking and create time for your family and you!
In this recipe video, I will introduce how to make Japanese set meals for 9 to 10 months old baby. What make this video unique is that with adding little seasonings, all your family can eat along. I trust this recipe video will save you a little time cooking and create time for your family and you!
