Seriyaki / water dropwort with konnyaku noodles and thin deep-fried tofu

Although the name literally means "roasted/grilled" seri , seri in this dish is usually blanched and mixed with other i…

Hijiki no itameni / braised hijiki seaweed

A nice side dish to keep in the fridge for everyday meals and bento. The strong flavor makes it a great companion for steamed ric…

Kabu to usuage no nimono (genen) / Japanese turnip and thin deep-fried tofu in broth (reduced-sodium version)

Among many variations of nibitashi or nimono simmered dishes, this is one of my favorite combinations. While I continue to use us…