Japanese Home Meals : 12
Menu:
– Miso soup with tofu and wakame seaweed [Recipe]
– Japanese rice [Recipe]
– Chicken karaage [Recipe]
– Eggplant steak [Recipe]
– Onsen tamago
Paired tea:
– YUCa’s Tea : Tosa Cha
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Hiyashi Chuka
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.
Japanese Home Meals : 11
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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Recipe : Green Tea (From Fresh Tea Leaves)
Ever wondered how to make your own tea at home? Making sencha from scratch at home is a rewarding but delicate process. In Japan, sencha is made by steaming fresh tea leaves, then carefully rolling and drying them. Here’s a simplified method you can try at home if you have access to fresh tea leaves (like from a tea plant or garden).
Recipe : Sara Udon
Sara Udon(皿うどん), which literally means “plate noodles,” is a regional dish from Nagasaki, a city in southwestern Japan known for its unique blend of Japanese, Chinese, and Western influences. The dish reflects Nagasaki’s rich cultural history as one of the few ports open to foreign trade during Japan’s period of national isolation (Edo period). Chinese immigrants and traders played a significant role in shaping the local cuisine, and Sara Udon is a direct result of that cultural fusion.
Japanese Food for Kids : 11
Menu:
– Roll sushi with natto
– Yakisoba (Japanese stir-fry noodle) [Recipe]
– Miso soup with wakame and veggies [Recipe]
– Grilled salmon
– Potato salad [Recipe]
– Steamed carrot and sweet potato with homemade mayonnaise
– Yogurt with strawberry jam
Behind the scenes：
This meal features yakisoba noodles and natto rolls as the main carbohydrates, accompanied by a miso soup rich in seaweed. For protein, there is grilled salmon, and for dietary fiber, steamed vegetables and a mild homemade mayonnaise-based potato salad. The dessert is yogurt topped with strawberry jam.
Note : This recipe was first submitted on March 2, 2021, and resubmitted on July 16, 2025, to reflect additional information.
Recipe : Harusame Salad
Harusame Salad is a classic Japanese side dish made with glass noodles (harusame), a light soy-based dressing, and a colorful mix of vegetables and protein. This refreshing and healthy dish is especially popular in the summer months, but it can be enjoyed year-round. It’s often served cold and works great as a side dish, a bento item, or even a light lunch.
Recipe : Red Bean Rice Onigiri
Sekihan onigiri is a traditional Japanese rice ball made from sekihan, which is glutinous rice steamed with red adzuki beans. The beans give the rice a slightly reddish or pinkish hue, which symbolizes good fortune and celebration in Japanese culture.
Sekihan is often served during special occasions such as birthdays, festivals, and ceremonies. When made into an onigiri (rice ball), it becomes a convenient and portable way to enjoy this festive dish. Sekihan onigiri is sometimes wrapped in a piece of nori (seaweed) or sprinkled with sesame seeds and salt for added flavor.
Japanese Home Meals : 10
Menu:
– Cold soba noodles topped with natto, pickled plum, shiso and seasoned fried tofu
– Chilled tofu with garlic and red chili sauce
– Hijiki salad with spinach and carrots [Recipe]
Paired tea:
– YUCa’s Tea : Tosa Cha
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Japanese Home Meals : 9
Menu:
– Sara-udon [Recipe]
Paired tea:
–YUCa’s Tea : Chiran-cha
Japanese Potteries :
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