In the busy lives of the Japanese, it is really convenient to get away without cooking your meals. My friend Haruka invites me have dinner at home. They know I’m vegetarian, so here is what a Japanese vegetarian meal looks like:
This one is cooked by Haruka mama. Mushrooms and veggies.Okay, I lied. This one involves cooking too. Lightly fried eggplant, eaten with crushed ginger and soy sauce.Beans and funghi, soaked in sweetness. Bought premade.Sweet black beans. Bought premade.Cold, pickled cucumbers. So refreshing.Mouth-watering sweet melon. These can go from ¥800 per whole melon. Don’t even get me started on the price of grapes…
There are also rice, miso soup, corn, tomatoes, and pickled plums. Simple yet delicious.
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The fried eggplants look extra delish! Can you please make a replica of it when you return to YVR? I’m more than happy to be your personal guinea pig. I.HEART.EGGPLANTS.
i’m fascinated by how much food on the table.
little bit of everrrryything.
i’ve seen it on movies and housewives are pro at making these little dishes for dinner… to see that you’re experiencing it.. makes me so happy for you.
I LUB EGGPLANTS!!!!
and yes.. Zucchinisss
This is so much fun! Your hosts are very hospitable. One can only wish for this sort of traditional home eating for guests if they don’t know any locals. Then again, it’s Japan. Maybe they have restaurants that imitate this for tourists without good local friends!
Are any of these natto? I remember you saying in another post that the Japanese like sticky food. I can see that here again. On the other hand, the cold plates look so refreshing and yummy.
Your meal looks absolutely lovely and healthy. Thanks for letting us experience this authenticity through your excellent blog. I am sure this is just as relevant in 2023, 2024, 2025…
Trip planning for Japan?
The fried eggplants look extra delish! Can you please make a replica of it when you return to YVR? I’m more than happy to be your personal guinea pig. I.HEART.EGGPLANTS.
I haven’t learned how to make it, but I sure can try!
i’m fascinated by how much food on the table.
little bit of everrrryything.
i’ve seen it on movies and housewives are pro at making these little dishes for dinner… to see that you’re experiencing it.. makes me so happy for you.
I LUB EGGPLANTS!!!!
and yes.. Zucchinisss
Those aren’t zucchinis… or are you just telling me? Yes, all the little dishes make it so fun.
This is so much fun! Your hosts are very hospitable. One can only wish for this sort of traditional home eating for guests if they don’t know any locals. Then again, it’s Japan. Maybe they have restaurants that imitate this for tourists without good local friends!
Are any of these natto? I remember you saying in another post that the Japanese like sticky food. I can see that here again. On the other hand, the cold plates look so refreshing and yummy.
Your meal looks absolutely lovely and healthy. Thanks for letting us experience this authenticity through your excellent blog. I am sure this is just as relevant in 2023, 2024, 2025…