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Recipe : Shabu-shabu

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Shabu-shabu (しゃぶしゃぶ) is a Japanese hot pot dish. It is named after the sound “shabu shabu,” which describes the swishing motion used when cooking the meat in hot broth. A pot of water or light broth, usually flavored with kombu (kelp), is heated at the table. Thinly sliced meat, such as beef or pork, is briefly swished in the hot liquid until just cooked. Vegetables like napa cabbage, mushrooms, tofu, and leafy greens are also cooked in the pot.

The cooked meat and vegetables are dipped in sauces, most commonly ponzu (a citrus soy sauce) or sesame sauce, before eating. Because the meat is cooked very quickly, it stays tender and light. Shabu-shabu is often enjoyed as a social meal, where everyone cooks and eats together, especially during colder seasons in Japan.

Recipe : Tofu Croquette

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This is a tofu croquette recipe filled with a variety of vegetables. To boost the protein content, tofu and ground soy meat are used, but it can also be deliciously customized with additions such as cheese or tempeh.
Crispy on the outside and light and tender on the inside, these croquettes offer a gentle balance of vegetable sweetness and savory flavor. Although fried, they feel surprisingly light, making them a great choice for those seeking a healthier, plant-based option. They work well as a main dish, a light appetizer, or even as a bento side.
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Japanese Home Meals : 17

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Menu:
– Miso soup [Recipe]
– Japanese rice topped with seasoned kelp [Recipe]
− Baked Salmon with Butter, Cheese, and Soy Sauce 
– Simmered Eggplant with Shirasu
– Pickled Daikon and Celery

Paired tea:
– YUCa’s Tea : Uji-Cha (Matcha)

Japanese Home Meals : 15

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Menu:
– Miso soup with shimeji mushrooms and fried tofu [Recipe]
– Brown rice with grains 
– Tatsuta-age of Mackerel 
– Kimpira with lotus root, carrot and chikuwa fish cake [Recipe]
− Pickles with cabbage, carrot and cucumber 

Paired tea:
– YUCa’s Tea : Tosa Cha

Japanese Home Meals : 13

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Menu:
– Miso soup with long onion and tofu [Recipe]
– Japanese rice topped with Shirasu [Recipe]
− Simmered chicken drumsticks and egg 
– Harusame salad [Recipe]
– Fried tofu steak [Recipe]

Paired tea:
– YUCa’s Tea : Tosa Cha

Hiyashi Chuka

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Hiyashi Chuka (冷やし中華) is a popular Japanese cold noodle dish enjoyed during the summer. It consists of chilled Chinese-style noodles topped with various ingredients such as shredded egg crepe, ham, cucumber, and tomato. It is served with a tangy soy sauce-based dressing or sesame sauce. With its refreshing flavor, it is the perfect dish for hot weather. It is said to have originated in the early Showa period (1930s), created by a Chinese restaurant in Sendai as a noodle dish that could be enjoyed even in the heat of summer.

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Japanese Home Meals : 11

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Menu:
– Miso soup with cabbage, fried tofu and pickled plum [Recipe]
– Soboro donburi [Recipe]
– Harusame salad [Recipe]
– Hijiki salad with cherry tomato and cucumber [Recipe]
– Pickled summer vegetables

Paired tea:
– YUCa’s Tea : Tosa Cha

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