Cozy LIFE in Japan 🇯🇵: Buying Groceries, Making Tomato Dipping Noodles

Cozy LIFE in Japan 🇯🇵: Buying Groceries, Making Tomato Dipping Noodles

Hello, everyone around the world! We left work early and came to Shin-Koiwa Station This town has a shopping district that has been loved by locals for many years Let’s start a fun weekend! There are so many shops lined up here that you can’t help but look around 👀✨ First, we stopped at a candy store They sell snacks that are close to their expiration date at a discount, so we often use them 😁🍬 One of the charms of this area is the old-fashioned fish shop 🐟 We were drawn in by the aroma − What’s that?
− It’s lentils from Bangladesh Shin-Koiwa Shopping Street has many shops with an exotic atmosphere 🌍✨ When you come to the shopping district, you have to stop by the prepared food shop 😁 Here, you have to enjoy yourself with a croquette in one hand 👌 We bought croquette and cheese-filled chicken cutlets! – Delicious! − How’s yours?
− It’s really cheesy – Wow! Looks delicious! There was a Japanese confectionery shop with lots of cute little items lined up 🎐 After eating something salty, you have to eat something sweet too 😁 − Well, one bamboo tube sweet bean jelly, please… Unfortunately, the matcha-flavored was sold out 🥺 But it’s the weekend, so we can’t end it feeling disappointed! We were able to buy the jelly with smooth bean paste 🎋 We also got the bun with a brown sugar flavor – These were almost sold out
– Yeah Collaboration between brown sugar Karinto and fried buns 🤤 − It looks crispy
− (Yeah, yeah 😋) After having fun, it’s time for the usual supermarket tour We’re glad we ate beforehand Shopping when you’re hungry is scary when you get the receipt, isn’t it? 😅 Smoothly add the ingredients we wrote down beforehand to our cart The empty vegetable refrigerator is about to be filled up 🧅🥬 I also stocked up on staples − Which one should I get?
− That one! I picked up the products without hesitation We wanted to eat spring rolls for the first time in a while I’ll buy ingredients for breakfast tomorrow This year seems to be a good year for tuna 🐟 We were very satisfied to buy everything we wanted The bike ride is fast and feels good! It’s reassuring to see our plants looking healthy when we get home − We bought a lot today too
− I think so, haha – I’m going to make a rice bowl with raw tuna and sticky vegetables Add a little extra to the raw fish we bought at the supermarket I’ll apply a lot of salt to remove excess moisture and odor! Tilt slightly to allow moisture to drain, then place in the refrigerator for a while − Be careful, it’s slippery
− It’s dangerous Sticky vegetables 1: Yam My favorite vegetable that has both a crispy and sticky texture 😋 − I hope our okra grows this big too
− Yeah, me too − I will work hard to grow it − Boil from this hard part Sticky vegetables 2: Okra The more you chop okra, the stickier it becomes The cross-section when cut is so cute! ⭐️ − It’s been a while since we’ve had spring rolls
− That right − Everything tastes good in it − Was the skin this thin?
− Yes, it was − First, put the asparagus down
− Got it − How do you place the asparagus?
− Place them diagonally − Next is crab stick
− Use two of them − Put it in the middle as much as possible − And a pinch of salt − Sprinkle a pinch of salt…
− Next comes the pepper − After the pepper, sprinkle plenty of grated cheese on top One-on-one cooking lessons👩‍🍳 − Then seal this with water-soluble flour He is an honest and talented student 🧑‍🍳 lol − That’s good
− Okay, done − This is your first time making spring rolls
− You’re an expert! − Wow, they look delicious − Looks delicious!
− There are a lot of big ones in there. We mistook oil sardines for anchovies And we’re surprised to see such a big one 🤣 − Let’s start with crab stick spring rolls Cook slowly over low heat 15 minutes have passed We thoroughly rinse off the salt Carefully wipe off the water with kitchen paper The excess moisture and odor have been removed, leaving the sashimi moist and tender I used to work part-time at a sushi restaurant, so I take pride in how I arrange the food 🧑‍🍳✨ The fox color of the spring rolls is very beautiful 🦊 Healing Fried Food ASMR I couldn’t wait and had a snack 😁 − It makes a really crispy sound
− Mmm! Delicious! − I’ve only been able to eat the tip − It’s hot.
− Ah! Yummy! − Hot! − Hot! − The powdered cheese is great!
− Yeah, yeah! − The asparagus is tender and delicious! Tonight’s dinner is shaping up to be a big hit − Okay, then I’ll serve the rice
− Yes, please We prefer mixed grains to white rice in this rice bowl 🙋🙋‍♀️ − Here you go
− Thank you! − Now let’s add some toppings − Split the tuna in half, please − Beautiful − You’re good at cutting, as expected − Then I’ll add the okra
− Okey − A green star ⭐️
− Yes – Natto and okra smell like summer, right? lol
– Hahaha – This combination is delicious, isn’t it?
– Yeah! – Then I’ll put lots of yam on top – Wow! So colorful – Beautiful − It feels more luxurious than eating out – There aren’t many ingredients on it
– That’s true – You don’t usually get this much tuna − Finally, place the egg yolk on top All we need to do is prepare the wasabi soy sauce! Add soy sauce and bonito flakes as a topping, and it’s ready to eat 😋 – Looks good – I’ll enjoy having this
– I’ll enjoy having this − Wow, so luxurious – Mmm! Delicious!
– Yay! − This is it! lol
– It’s a sticky rice bowl − This is delicious and has a nice sticky texture
– It’s full of healthy ingredients The origin of the name is unknown, but it is also known as “bomb rice bowl.” Making another bowl inside a spoon 😁 It’s more delicious to eat all the ingredients together at once than to eat them individually 😋 – Wow, that sounds good
– Yes! − Tasty?
– Great! − Hehe, I love it – Stickiness is the best − Mmm! Exquisite! − Oil sardine spring rolls are good!
– Right! − It goes really well together! – There’s a lot of seafood, unexpectedly
– Yeah, really − Are sticky foods rare overseas?
– You might be surprised to find so many sticky foods here On weekends, we often talk about what we want to eat We rarely struggle with meal planning and start cooking right after we wake up in the morning 😋😆 For breakfast, I’ll make a tuna melt sandwich with lots of vegetables I’ve been enjoying eating celery lately I’m happy when I can remove the strings from celery without breaking them It used to be my least favorite food, but my taste has changed as I’ve grown up Have you had a similar experience? By the way, the vegetable we still have a hard time eating is cilantro 😖 I like Thai and Vietnamese food, so it would be even more fun if I could eat it… 🥹 I wonder if I’ll be able to eat coriander someday… Tuna oil is delicious, so it’s a waste to throw it away 😋 Mix in well-drained tuna Seasoned with yogurt 1 tsp of mayonnaise Seasoned with salt and pepper − A little taste − OK
− Is it good? − Yes! It’s already good with just this! Mainly a baked sweet potato maker, but recently it’s been active as a hot sandwich maker By the way, what is your favorite menu item at McDonald’s? 👀✨ We like the teriyaki muffin that is only available in the morning the most 😋🍔 We want it to be on the regular menu 😁 First, I toast the buttered muffin until it’s golden − Is it brown?
− It needs to be cooked a little longer McDonald’s employees are so efficient, aren’t they? 👏 Suzu started working part-time at a restaurant when she was a student, but she quit after five days 🤣 Top with shredded cabbage and plenty of ingredients 😋 I don’t think I could work at McDonald’s, though….😂 I might be able to become a laid-back sandwich shop owner 🤭🥪 Spread butter on the surface and bake until browned 🧈 − Open! − Oh! It’s so nice! − Two burgers, please
− Two burgers coming right up! − Okay, I’ll deliver it to the customer
− Yes, please! − Here you are − Two English muffins, coming right up!
− Here you go − Please take your time
− Please take your time − I’ll enjoy having this
− I’ll enjoy having this So, how will your customers react? 🤭 – Mouthwatering! − Tasty!
− Super delicious − Celery is great
− Yes! Crunchy − Ah! Ouch! Hehe, so good 🍅🥪 – I added some parsley I picked today to this salad
− Really? − Do you harvest it every day? − I pick it diligently so that it grows well 👩‍🌾 – It looks like a mitsuba, and it’s cute, right? ☘️
− That’s right It was a fun breakfast to make and eat 😊 We worked hard on preparing and editing a recipe book this morning 👩‍💻🧑‍💻 In the afternoon, we want to just relax and do whatever I feel like doing 😁 I brought the plate with me today. LOL − I’m putting it here, so be careful
− Okay − I chilled the yokan in advance − I’m going to eat If you break the protrusion at the bottom, the contents should come out… Hmmmm 🤔 − Huh? When I blew air into the butt, it came out smoothly 🤣✨ − Oh! It’s soft!
− Is that so? − The fork goes in easily It has a refreshing sweetness 😋 Mizu-yokan is softer than regular yokan and perfect for summer 😋☀️ Food tastes twice as good when eaten outside 😆 − Actually, I have one more thing to show you − I also brought bread lol Gourmets think about delicious things 🤣❤️ Fill soft bread with plenty of frozen custard cream Instant ice cream custard bread is ready 🤩 We enjoyed the feeling of the custard ice cream melting in our mouths and finished two each 😋 − Hehehe, everyone is good at it 😊 We were inspired by the cute soccer boy So, let’s get some exercise and go home! 🏸 I’m not very good at rallying 😂 We came home with a sweat This time, we’re going to try making dipping noodles using tomatoes 🍜🍅 Naruto is also good to have 🍥 It’s good that we can make it with seasonings we have in our refrigerator 👌 First, finely chop one piece of ginger Trying out recipes from our favorite chefs and enjoying it is a wonderful way to spend the weekend! 😋✨ Grate a clove of garlic − You opened another ramen shop, huh? LOL − It’s a ramen shop with a wide variety of choices Don’t underestimate products for 100 yen Daiso’s grater slicer is a must-have item in our home ✨ Use a whole tomato 🍅 Cut into 1cm cubes The aroma of the mini tomatoes we’re growing always relaxes us ☺️🍅☺️🍅 Tomatoes are a mass of umami~ 🍅 I rinsed the menma quickly with water to remove any excess seasoning Dinner made during the daytime feels so rich~ 🥰 Cut thick menma into thin strips so that they mix well with the soup I use half of Naruto 🍥 It’s swirling so it’s “Naruto Uzumaki” 🍥 Looking back now, it makes me chuckle 🤭 − This one is for decoration − Let’s try this one
− Sure, give me some The remaining half disappeared as we tasted it lol − Great!
− Good! − It’s delicious because it’s made from minced fish − I’ll eat it up lol Cut the pork belly into 2cm widths − The ingredients are ready! A topping that is nice to have For dipping noodles, you definitely want dried bonito flakes 😙 Heat it in the microwave for 2 minutes (600W) After taking it out, wait a few minutes until it cools down ⏳ We’re happy that it’s still bright even after 6 o’clock these days 😊 Prepare a plastic bag and put the dried bonito flakes in it Then just crush it with your fingertips The dried bonito powder is ready in no time! ✨ Dried bonito flakes are essential for the noodle 😋 − With dipping noodles, I want an egg too − It’s essential
− I agree − Heat this up
− Let’s ask the rooster Tsukemen, ready to open! 🍜 1 tbsp of sesame oil Add garlic and ginger Add 1/2 tsp of doubanjiang and heat it Stir-fry until the aroma comes out Add pork belly − Wow, it smells so good − This alone makes it seem complete – Smells delicious
– Yeah Add the broth (300 ml of water + 100 ml of triple-concentrated mentsuyu). Add the tomatoes 2/3 tsp each of miso and soy sauce Naruto is made from minced fish, so it’s full of flavor 😋 Keep it boiling for about 10 minutes Prepare the water to boil the noodles and make a final push! Add the menma 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time 1 tbsp of vinegar 1 tsp of ground sesame seeds − The medium-thick noodles look delicious
− Yeah! – − After all, medium-thick noodles are a must – Right
– They need to be a little thick − For the soup to coats the noodles well − The heat should be neither too strong nor too weak
− Is it that complicated? − Then I’ll have to keep an eye on it
− I’ll simmer it a little longer Now let’s put the noodles on a plate! Drain thoroughly before serving How about eggs? The egg is perfectly half-cooked! Thank you, rooster! 🐓😍 − Done! − Hot! Hot hot hot hot! – Hot! Lol – I’ll enjoy having this
– I’ll enjoy having this − First, eat the noodles as they are − Standard, then
− Okay. − Dip them in well − With a little soup − Let’s eat − Mmm! − Delicious!
− Yeah! − This soup is the best − Scrumptious
− It’s mixed together − I’ll have naruto and menma too − Tasty
− Good? − It’s full of ingredients − I always eat this seaweed by itself − You mean just eating seaweed? − Just dip the seaweed in this soup − I wrap the noodles in it and dip them in the soup − It’s also delicious to eat the seaweed and ingredients together – It tastes good, right? − The pork is flavorful and delicious − Yummy − Dip it generously in the soup − It’s perfectly half-cooked, isn’t it? − Yeah, that’s perfect − Enjoy the meat with plenty of soup − Mmmm − Hmm! − Awesome 👍
− Hehehe− − It’s about time to add some bonito flakes
− Yeah! − I think this will change the taste − I’ll try adding some too − Okay!
− How does it taste? − I felt like something was missing, and this is it − Right, it does taste more like tsukemen now − When it comes to tsukemen, it’s got to be bonito flakes − I’ll try adding a little more − Me too − It feels like there’s even more flavor
− Yeah, it does − The quest for ramen seems endless. − That’s right − We’ve already made miso ramen, tantanmen, and tsukemen − How about Tonkotsu ramenn next?
− For sure! − We did the salt flavor SUSHI couples also love ramen 😋🍜 That’s all for today ☺️ Thank you for watching until the end. Have a great weekend 🌿

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Experience the charm of simple living as we prepare and enjoy delicious japanese food together. From boiling noodles to assembling meals, join us in our cozy homelife as we share our cooking adventures. It’s a glimpse into the daily life in Japan!

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