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15 Aug 2016

Japanese Homestyle Eating

Japanese homestyle eating. Photo of Haruka's residence.

Notice I said eating, not cooking.

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:

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Japanese eating: mushrooms and veggies.
This one is cooked by Haruka mama. Mushrooms and veggies.
Japanese eating: Lightly fried eggplant.
Okay, I lied. This one involves cooking too. Lightly fried eggplant, eaten with crushed ginger and soy sauce.
Japanese eating: sweet beans.
Beans and funghi, soaked in sweetness. Bought premade.
Japanese eating: sweet black beans.
Sweet black beans. Bought premade.
Japanese eating: cucumbers.
Cold, pickled cucumbers. So refreshing.
Japanese eating: melon!
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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Filed Under: Japan, Kanto (Tokyo, Yokohama) Tagged With: beans, corn, cucumber, dinner, home, homestyle, japanese food, melon, rice, sweet, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. G says

    August 16, 2016 at 3:47 am

    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.

    Reply
    • TiffTiff says

      August 16, 2016 at 9:18 am

      I haven’t learned how to make it, but I sure can try!

      Reply
  2. LK says

    August 16, 2016 at 5:27 am

    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

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    • TiffTiff says

      August 16, 2016 at 9:18 am

      Those aren’t zucchinis… or are you just telling me? Yes, all the little dishes make it so fun.

      Reply

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