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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Cure Grace Bento Lunch Box (7 Useful Tips to Make Kyaraben) | Japanese Cooking Video Recipe

This video will show you how to make Cure Grace Bento Lunch Box from Healin' Good Pretty Cure (2020) along with 7 Useful Tips to Make Kyaraben (character Bento lunch box) 💖 You can apply this techniques to make other characters as well.

Take time 😊👍

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7 Tips to make Kyaraben (character Bento lunch box)

#1 Find the image easy to work with: Opened eyes are sometimes difficult to make, so choosing the character with smiling eyes or winked eyes saves time.

#2 Make rough sketch of Bento: detailed ideas are better because you may run out of energy to go easy.

#3 Shop ingredients based on your sketch: if you have detailed ideas with you, you may luckily find better ingredients.

#4 Use vivid colors for the egg crepes. Egg white is easy to break, so you can mix starch and water to prevent it from breaking（1 tsp. starch & 1 tsp. water for 1 egg white).

#5 Start from larger parts, trace them on a parchment paper, and cut out the ingredient with a design knife.

#6 Make sure you don't put eyes on top of ham (face). Face parts must be at the same level or eyes will look like popping out and scary...

#7 Cut Nori seaweed lines as thin as possible. Thick lines look sloppy...

Basic ingredients you need to make Kyaraben:

egg

food coloring

cheese slices

ham slices

Kanikama (fish cake)

Kamaboko (fish cake)

Time you need may depend on the character and your concentration. Please take time to make it. You can make the character a day before and keep it in the fridge.

*You can make rice or noodle dish with a lot of vegetables to save time making side dishes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlCNAmBu2sM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URLZwRs4g7E

レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/03/Cure-Grace.html

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Egg Salad Sandwiches with Brussels Sprouts Chunks | Japanese Cooking Video Recipe

Sandwiches with thick filling is a very popular sandwich style in Japan now. This egg sandwiches with Brussels Sprouts chunks with a hint of sesame oil are satisfying yet delicious, MUST TRY 👍

Mayo makes a difference. Please use Japanese Kewpie Mayonnaise or your favorite mayonnaise 😉

Egg Piercer to make the perfect hard boiled egg

Egg Timer

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Egg Salad Sandwiches with Brussels Sprouts Chunks (Recipe)

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 30min

Number of servings: 2 servings

Ingredients:

2 eggs

2 tbsp. mayonnaise

a pinch of sugar

salt and pepper

2 slices of bread

Brussels Sprouts Namul

Directions:

1. Boil eggs for about 20 minutes from water to make boiled eggs.

2. Chop (or mash with a fork) the eggs, then season with mayonnaise, sugar, salt and pepper.

3. Put the egg salad and Brussels Sprouts Namul between 2 slices of bread. Wrap in parchment paper and cut in half to serve.

レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/03/Egg-Salad-Sandwiches.html

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More details how to make boiled eggs is HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agsRmI4F2mI

5 MIN Japanese Egg Sandwiches (Tamago-Sando):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1n5IAJwOuU

My Favorite Egg Mayonnaise Sandwiches:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyeoMiuvUnc

How to Make Konbini Sandwiches (Egg Mayo, Tuna Mayo, Ham Mayo):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK2GYvcNLX0

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Brussels Sprouts Namul (Korean-Style Vegan Salad 나물 Recipe) | Japanese Cooking Video

We Japanese also love Korean-style dishes. I did not make it spicy for kids btw. I love dishes seasoned with simple salt, sesame seeds and sesame oil. Smells really good and appetizing. MUST TRY, really good 😋

Brussels Sprouts Namul

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Brussels Sprouts Namul (Korean-Style Vegan Salad 나물 Recipe)

Difficulty: VERY EASY

Time: 5min

Number of servings: 2

Ingredients:

200g (7oz.) brussels sprouts

1/4 tsp. salt

1 tbsp. sesame oil

1 tsp. toasted white sesame seeds

Directions:

1. Wash brussels sprouts, trim off the dirty end, then slice down the middle lengthwise.

2. Boil water in a large pot. Add a teaspoon of salt in the water, cook brussels sprouts for about 3 minutes. Drain well in a strainer.

3. Toss with salt, sesame oil, and sesame seeds to finish.

You can keep it in the fridge for 3 days.

レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/02/Brussels-Sprouts-Namul.html

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Monday, February 15, 2021

Chocolate Covered Teddy Bear Mini Cakes 🧸💕 (Recipe) | Japanese Cooking Video

Very moist, fluffy, and delicious mini cakes with crispy chocolate coating. Make them in your favorite colors 🌈

I bought the mold at Seria 100yen shop. You can apply this idea using a similar mold for sure!

Chocolate Covered Teddy Bear Mini Cakes 🧸💕

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Chocolate Covered Teddy Bear Mini Cakes (Recipe)

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 40min

Number of servings: 24 mini bears

Ingredients:

1 egg

3 tbsp. granulated sugar

1 tbsp. honey

3 tbsp. whipping cream *milk is ok but heavy cream is delicious

a few drops of vanilla extract

4 tbsp. all purpose flour

4 tbsp. almond powder

1/4 tsp. baking powder

3 tbsp. melted butter

chocolates for coating (use colors you like)

chocolate pens (to draw faces, etc)

Directions:

1. Mix egg and sugar in a bowl.

2. Add honey, whipping cream, and vanilla extract, then mix well.

3. Sift in flour, almond powder, and baking powder, then mix well.

4. Mix in melted butter.

5. Spoon the mixture into the mold up to 80% full. Using a piping bag is easier!

6. Bake at 180C (350F) for about 12 minutes.

7. Cool completely in the mold and push them out.

8. Watch the video for the chocolate coating ideas!

レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/02/Teddy-Bear-Mini-Cake.html

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Big Egg Sandwiches (Recipe) | Japanese Cooking Video Recipe

Very simple yet delicious idea. Big sandwich with a thick filling is a very popular sandwich style in Japan now. Especially the egg sandwiches with huge egg chunks are typical, MUST TRY 👍

Mayo makes a difference. Please use Japanese Kewpie Mayonnaise or your favorite mayonnaise 😉

Egg Piercer to make the perfect hard boiled eggs

Egg Timer

Big Egg Sandwiches

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Big Egg Sandwiches

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 30min

Number of servings: 2 servings

Ingredients:

4 eggs

2 tbsp. mayonnaise

a pinch of sugar

salt and pepper

2 slices of bread

Directions:

1. Boil eggs for about 20 minutes from water to make boiled eggs.

2. You need, 3 half-cut boiled eggs and 4 quarter-cut boiled eggs.

3. Chop (or mash with a fork) the rest, then season with mayonnaise, sugar, salt and pepper.

4. Put the egg salad and cut boiled eggs between 2 slices of bread. Wrap in parchment paper and cut in half to serve.

レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/02/Big-Egg-Sandwiches.html

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More details how to make boiled eggs is HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agsRmI4F2mI

5 MIN Japanese Egg Sandwiches (Tamago-Sando):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1n5IAJwOuU

My Favorite Egg Mayonnaise Sandwiches:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyeoMiuvUnc

How to Make Konbini Sandwiches (Egg Mayo, Tuna Mayo, Ham Mayo):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK2GYvcNLX0

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Chicken Mince Simmered Ebi-Imo (Shrimp-Shaped Taro Potatoes) | Japanese Cooking Video Recipe

No-fuss family dish kids and adults will love 😋

You can arrange this dish with regular taro potatoes, or regular potatoes or a radish kind. Perfect for everyday meal and Bento box!

Because its shape and pattern are like a shrimp, we call this taro potato Ebi-Imo (shrimp potato). It is in season from November through January. My neighbor gave me some beautiful Ebi-Imo, so I decided to make this dish for my family. I hope this idea helps 👍

Chicken Mince Simmered Ebi-Imo (Shrimp-Shaped Taro Potatoes)

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Chicken Mince Simmered Ebi-Imo (Shrimp-Shaped Taro Potatoes) Recipe

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 30min

Number of servings: 4

Ingredients

600g (1.3lb.) Ebi-Imo (shrimp potato)

300g (0.7lb.) minced chicken

3 tbsp. green peas (cooked/frozen/canned)

salt

400ml Dashi broth

* 4 tbsp. soy sauce

* 2 tbsp. Sake

* 2 tbsp. sugar

* 1 tbsp. ginger juice

1 tbsp. cooking oil

* 1 tbsp. corn/potato starch

* 1 tbsp. water

Directions:

1. Peel and cut Ebi-Imo in bite-size chunks. Parboil in salted water to remove bitter taste then rinse to remove slimy texture. *When you use regular potato, this procedure is not necessary but it improves flavor.

2. Heat cooking oil in a pot, and cook minced chicken until no longer pink.

3. Add Ebi-Imo and Dashi stock, and bring to a boil. When it comes to a boil, remove the foam.

4. Add the seasonings (A), and cook until the potatoes are soft for about 10~15 minutes.

5. Stop the heat, add starch diluted with water, then heat again until thick.

6. Lastly, add green peas, and cook until hot.

レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/02/Chicken-Mince-Simmered-Potatoes.html

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Thursday, February 4, 2021

Brussels Sprouts Ohitashi (Vegan Salad Recipe) | Japanese Cooking Video

Juicy, Tasty yet delicious 😋 Even kids will love them.

Ohitashi is a vegetable side dish (usually made with spinach) soaked in Dashi soy sauce. Perfect for any meal (breakfast, lunch, or dinner) and Bento lunch box.

Brussels Sprouts are in season in January/February in Japan. Highly nutritious vegetable. Let's enjoy them in a simple and healthy way 🍀

Vegan Kombu kelp Dashi Powder is available 🌟

Brussels Sprouts Ohitashi

FYI: 5 MIN Spinach Ohitashi (Japanese Spinach Salad Side Dish Recipe) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGige9gK9Dc

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Brussels Sprouts Ohitashi (Japanese Vegan Recipe)

Difficulty: VERY EASY

Time: 5min

Number of servings: 2

Ingredients:

200g (7oz.) brussels sprouts

salt

* 100ml water

* 1/3 tsp. Kombu kelp Dashi powder

* 1 tbsp. soy sauce

* 1/3 tsp. sugar

ground white sesame seeds

Directions:

1. Wash brussels sprouts, trim off the dirty end, then slice down the middle lengthwise.

2. Boil water in a large pot. Add a teaspoon of salt in the water, cook brussels sprouts for about 3 minutes. Drain well in a strainer.

3. In a sauce pan or microwave, heat water, Kombu kelp Dashi powder, soy sauce, and sugar mixture until it comes to a boil.

4. Soak brussels sprouts in Dashi soy sauce.

5. Sprinkle with some fresh ground white sesame seeds just before you serve.

You can keep it in the fridge for 3 days.

レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/02/Brussels-Sprouts-Ohitashi.html

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ochikeron

Monday, January 25, 2021

Okonomiyaki Cup Set (Fluffy Savory Japanese Pancake) | Japanese Cooking Video Recipe

Cup noodle-like Okonomiyaki Set by Nisshin Flour Milling Inc. It says you don't need many cooking utensils but actually you need a lot of ingredients to get 😅 At least it contains mayo and sauce in addition to the dry ingredients. Anyway, the direction was interesting. Using 14cm (5.5inch) frying pan, no pressing with spatula, resulted satisfying fluffy soufflé texture! I would vote for this trick 👍

Okonomiyaki Cup Set

Nisshin Okonomiyaki Cup Set

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Okonomiyaki Cup Set (Fluffy Savory Japanese Pancake Recipe)

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 20min

Number of servings: 2 (14cm/5.5inch) pancakes

Ingredients:

1 Nisshin Okonomiyaki Cup Set

120ml water

220g finely chopped cabbage

100g (3.5oz.) thinly sliced pork rib

1 egg

cooking oil

Okonomiyaki sauce

mayonnaise

Directions:

1. Make Batter: In the cup, put Okonomiyaki flour and water. Mix with a spoon, a bit crumbled is okay, do not overmix.

2. Mix: Add chopped cabbage, Agedama (crunchy bits of deep fried flour-batter) and egg, then mix well. *Thinly sliced cabbage is not easy to mix with a spoon, so this is why chopped cabbage is recommended.

3. Cook: In a 14cm/5.5inch frying pan, heat cooking oil, put half of the batter, and place pork slices. Uncover and cook on medium for 4 minutes. Flip it over, COVER, and cook on medium for 5 minutes. Again, flip it over, uncover, and cook on low for 5 minutes.

4. Finish: Put Okonomiyaki sauce, mayonnaise (if you like), Katsuobushi (bonito flakes) and Aonori (green laver) to finish.

レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/01/Okonomiyaki-Cup.html

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ochikeron

Sunday, January 24, 2021

Japanese Pickled Daikon Radish (Tsukemono) | Japanese Cooking Video Recipe

Japanese radish (non-spicy) recipe is the perfect compliment to any dish because it's salty-sweet, sour, and crunchy.

Use fresh Daikon when preparing pickles. I used purple Daikon which my daughter grew at kindergarten. You can use regular white Daikon radish, too.

Japanese Pickled Daikon Radish

You can keep it in the fridge for a week 😉

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Japanese Pickled Daikon Radish (Tsukemono)

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 10min

Number of servings: N/A

Ingredients:

250g (9oz.) Daikon radish

2 tbsp. vinegar

1 tbsp. sugar

salt

1.5inch (5cm) Kombu kelp

Directions:

1. Wash and cut Daikon (with skin is ok) into 1/2 or 1/4 slices. Rub with 1/2 tsp. salt and leave for 20 min. Rinse and drain well.

2. In a sauce pan or microwave, heat vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt until it comes to a boil.

3. Wipe and clean dirts from Kombu kelp.

4. Put all the ingredients in a Ziploc bag and keep in the fridge overnight or more.

レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/01/Pickled-Daikon%20Radish.html

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ochikeron

Saturday, January 16, 2021

Daikon Radish Leaves Furikake (Rice Seasoning Recipe) | Japanese Cooking Video Recipe

Furikake is rice seasoning comes in many different flavors and textures. Soft or crunchy is pretty common. In this video, I want to share with you amazingly delicious soft Furikake using Daikon radish leaves. You can use any similar kind of leaves of course.

Adding Katsuobushi (bonito flakes) or canned tuna is OK. Very tasty yet delicious. Perfect rice topping. My kids (6 years & 4 years) eat very well.

You can keep this dish for 5 days in the fridge. Nutritious lifesaver for daily Bento lunch box 👍

Daikon Radish Leaves Furikake (Rice Seasoning Recipe)

Crunchy Furikake Recipe is HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PMpqElONsg

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Daikon Radish Leaves Furikake (Rice Seasoning Recipe)

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 10min

Number of servings: N/A

Ingredients:

120g~150g (5oz.) Daikon radish leaves

1 tbsp. sesame oil

1 tbsp. soy sauce

1 tsp. sugar

1 tbsp. white sesame seeds

1 package (2.5g) bonito flakes OR 70g (2.5oz) small canned tuna

Directions:

1. Wash Daikon radish leaves very well then Chop (parboil or microwave to reduce the amount to fit in the pan).

2. Chop into small pieces. Using kitchen shears is easier.

3. Heat half the amount of sesame oil in the pan then cook Daikon leaves until soft.

4. Add Katsuobushi or tuna, then quickly cook until combined.

5. Season with soy sauce and sugar. Then cook until the liquid is gone.

6. Add sesame seeds and remaining sesame oil. Mix and cook quickly until fragrant then stop the heat.

レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/01/Daikon-Furikake.html

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ochikeron

Monday, January 11, 2021

Natto Pizza (Low-Carb Diet Recipe) | Japanese Cooking Video

Healthy crispy "Fried Tofu Natto Pizza".

This is my favorite Low-Carb recipe 😉

Perfect for snack time, too.

Natto Pizza (Low-Carb Diet Recipe)

FYI: Natto is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans. People say it has strong smell and bitter taste, but give it a try! It tastes pretty good, super healthy and nutritious! It helps prevent clot formation and reduce blood pressure. It may benefit weight loss and offer protection against cancer. Better to love it 👍 Yes it is totally not a food to take it out with you. Something you want to enjoy at home! BTW, once there was Natto with no smell but I don't see it anymore. Maybe people thought they don't want to spend extra budget on it?!

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Natto Pizza (Low-Carb Diet Recipe)

Difficulty: Very Easy

Time: 10min

Number of servings: 1~2

Ingredients:

1 big Aburaage (deep-fried Tofu)

1 packages Natto

pizza cheese

chopped green onion

Directions:

1. Mix Natto, Natto sauce, Karashi (Japanese mustard) if you like.

2. Wash Aburaage with running water (to remove excess oil), drain well, and cut into bite-size pieces.

3. Place Natto and cheese. Bake in the oven until crisp brown. Sprinkle with chopped green onion to finish.

*You can top with shredded Nori sheet and/or Shichimi. You can arrange this in the way you like 😉

レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/01/Natto-Pizza.html

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ochikeron

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

This video will show you how to make Cure Grace Bento Lunch Box from Healin' Good Pretty Cure (2020) along with 7 Useful Tips to Make Kyaraben (character Bento lunch box) 💖 You can apply this techniques to make other characters as well.

7 Tips to make Kyaraben (character Bento lunch box)

Sandwiches with thick filling is a very popular sandwich style in Japan now. This egg sandwiches with Brussels Sprouts chunks with a hint of sesame oil are satisfying yet delicious, MUST TRY 👍

Mayo makes a difference. Please use Japanese Kewpie Mayonnaise or your favorite mayonnaise 😉

Egg Piercer to make the perfect hard boiled egg

Egg Timer

Egg Salad Sandwiches with Brussels Sprouts Chunks (Recipe)

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

We Japanese also love Korean-style dishes. I did not make it spicy for kids btw. I love dishes seasoned with simple salt, sesame seeds and sesame oil. Smells really good and appetizing. MUST TRY, really good 😋

Brussels Sprouts Namul (Korean-Style Vegan Salad 나물 Recipe)

Monday, February 15, 2021

Very moist, fluffy, and delicious mini cakes with crispy chocolate coating. Make them in your favorite colors 🌈

I bought the mold at Seria 100yen shop. You can apply this idea using a similar mold for sure!

Chocolate Covered Teddy Bear Mini Cakes (Recipe)

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Very simple yet delicious idea. Big sandwich with a thick filling is a very popular sandwich style in Japan now. Especially the egg sandwiches with huge egg chunks are typical, MUST TRY 👍

Big Egg Sandwiches

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

No-fuss family dish kids and adults will love 😋

You can arrange this dish with regular taro potatoes, or regular potatoes or a radish kind. Perfect for everyday meal and Bento box!

Chicken Mince Simmered Ebi-Imo (Shrimp-Shaped Taro Potatoes) Recipe

Thursday, February 4, 2021

Juicy, Tasty yet delicious 😋 Even kids will love them.

Ohitashi is a vegetable side dish (usually made with spinach) soaked in Dashi soy sauce. Perfect for any meal (breakfast, lunch, or dinner) and Bento lunch box.

Brussels Sprouts are in season in January/February in Japan. Highly nutritious vegetable. Let's enjoy them in a simple and healthy way 🍀

Vegan Kombu kelp Dashi Powder is available 🌟

Brussels Sprouts Ohitashi (Japanese Vegan Recipe)

Monday, January 25, 2021

Okonomiyaki Cup Set (Fluffy Savory Japanese Pancake Recipe)

Sunday, January 24, 2021

Japanese radish (non-spicy) recipe is the perfect compliment to any dish because it's salty-sweet, sour, and crunchy.

Use fresh Daikon when preparing pickles. I used purple Daikon which my daughter grew at kindergarten. You can use regular white Daikon radish, too.

You can keep it in the fridge for a week 😉

Japanese Pickled Daikon Radish (Tsukemono)

Saturday, January 16, 2021

Furikake is rice seasoning comes in many different flavors and textures. Soft or crunchy is pretty common. In this video, I want to share with you amazingly delicious soft Furikake using Daikon radish leaves. You can use any similar kind of leaves of course.

Daikon Radish Leaves Furikake (Rice Seasoning Recipe)

Monday, January 11, 2021

Healthy crispy "Fried Tofu Natto Pizza".

This is my favorite Low-Carb recipe 😉

Perfect for snack time, too.

Natto Pizza (Low-Carb Diet Recipe)

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