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 an Eggplant and green pepper stir-fry with miso and Tofu pizza. And finally, I made a set meal with Japanese rice and Egg drop soup.
Simmered Kiriobshi Daikon (Simmered dried daikon strips) is a traditional Japanese side dish perfect for Japanese breakfast and Bento. Kiriboshi Daikon provides more nutrients than fresh daikon radish because the sun-drying process concentrates umami and nutrients and increases the content of calcium, iron, and B vitamins. It is also high in insoluble dietary fiber, making it a recommended food for people suffering from constipation, for example. This is also a Plant-based, Vegan & Gluten-free Japanese recipe.
In this recipe video, I will introduce how to make Japanese Egg Drop Soup called “Kakitama-Jiru”. In addition to tofu, we will also add onion and broccoli to add nutritions. This is also a perfect soup for babies around 9 to 12 months old so I’ll show you how to eat it in a way that both children and adults can enjoy by simply changing the seasonings.
Nikujaga is known as an important Japanese home meal. “Niku” means meat (and it’s usually Japanese beef for this dish) and “Jaga(-imo)” means potato. Other than Japanese beef and potato, there are carrot and onion. As for color and texture, you can add green beans and Shirataki to add volume. It’s a bit funny but it is said that if young women she can cook this dish very well, she is ready for getting married. What an interesting and important dish!
In this recipe video, I will show you how to make Chicken Shiso Gyoza. This is also gluten-free dumpling recipe.
In this recipe video, I will introduce how to make Hiyayakko. Hiyayakko 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 shiso, myoga, and dried bonito flakes on top. This is easy & nutritious recipe that is a perfect dish for hot summer time.
Japanese soup curry (スープカレー) originated in Hokkaido, Japan, where it was influenced by Thai and other Asian cuisines. It is a refreshing dish even in summer, but it is also popular as a warming dish during the cold winter months. It is also an attractive dish for those who want to store plenty of nutrients with the power of spices and vegetables, and can be freely arranged by adding seafood, tofu, mushrooms, and other ingredients.
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In this recipe video, I will show you how to make Hiyashi Chuka. This cold ramen is eaten in Summer time here in Japan. Hiyashi Chuka is topped with summer vegetables such as cucumbers and tomatoes, ham or cha-siu (braised pork), and a thinly sliced egg, and served with a sweet and sour sauce.
Miso soup is an essential part of Japanese cuisine. It is usually made by simmering various ingredients in a base of dashi (Japanese soup stock) and miso (soybean paste). This time, I will make miso soup using my family’s favorite ingredients : wakame seaweed, tofu, and Fu (wheat gluten).
Hijiki no nimono is an essential side dish for Japanese breakfast and bento box. A simple recipe is a combination of hijiki, carrots, and deep-fried tofu, but chikuwa, konnyaku, shiitake mushrooms, and edamame beans are sometimes added for volume.
Hijiki is a healhty food rich in iron and calcium and is said to be effective for healthy hair and prevention of anemia. If you make a lot of it, you can freeze it, put it together with cooked rice or egg rolls, or use it as a garnish for fried rice.
