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Ingredients
- Driedshredded daikon radish 15g
- Okahijiki(saltwort) 70g
- Vinegar1 tsp
- Sesameoil 1 tsp
- Salt1/3 tsp
- Chickenbouillon powder a pinch
- Soysauce 1 tbsp
- Lemonjuice 1/2 tsp
- Toastedsesame seeds to taste
- Driedwakame seaweed 5g
- Cucumber1
- Salt1/2 tsp
- Sugar1 tbsp
- Miso2 tbsp
- Vinegar1 tbsp
- Mirin1/2 tbsp
- Karashi(Japanese mustard paste) a small amount
- Mitsuba(Japanese wild parsley) to taste (for garnish)
- Driedhijiki seaweed 3g
- Carrot100g
- Mentaiko(spicy cod roe) 30g
- Ricebran oil 1 tbsp
- Water1 tbsp
- Garlicpowder 1 tsp
- Mentsuyu(noodle soup base) 1 tsp
- Nagaimo(Japanese mountain yam) 30g
- Eggs(M size) 3
- Mirin1 tsp
- Japanesedashi powder 1/3 tsp
- Salt1/4 tsp
- Soysauce 1/2 tsp
- Noriseaweed sheets to taste (2 sheets cut to fit the tamagoyaki pan)
- Ricebran oil to taste
- Gobo(burdock root) 150g
- Groundpork 100g
About "7 Summer Meal Prep Side Dishes (Namul, Nuta, Kinpira, Tamagoyaki, Tantan Gobo, Pork Kimchi, Simmered Chicken Wings)"
This video features 7 summer meal prep side dishes that can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. It includes Okahijiki & Dried Daikon Namul, Cucumber & Wakame Nuta, Hijiki & Carrot Spicy Cod Roe Kinpira, Moist Yam Tamagoyaki, Chilled Tantan Gobo, Japanese Dashi Pork Kimchi, and Refreshing Simmered Chicken Wings & Daikon. It carefully explains time-saving microwave cooking and ingredient prep tips. The recipes feature summer-friendly seasoning focused on salt and hydration replenishment.
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Tips for Making "7 Summer Meal Prep Side Dishes (Namul, Nuta, Kinpira, Tamagoyaki, Tantan Gobo, Pork Kimchi, Simmered Chicken Wings)"
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Prep
- Rehydrate the dried shredded daikon, dried wakame, and dried hijiki in water respectively, and drain thoroughly before use.
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Prep
- Massage the cucumber with salt and let sit for 5 minutes, then rinse and squeeze out excess water to remove excess moisture.
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Prep
- Soak the gobo in water for 5 minutes to remove bitterness and dirt. Scrape off any tough parts near the root.
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Prep
- Wipe any moisture off the chicken wings with a paper towel and make a light slit on the inner side of the meat to help them cook faster.
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Heat control
- For the yam tamagoyaki, maintain low heat from start to finish to ensure a smooth surface.
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Heat control
- For the chilled tantan gobo, microwave the ground pork in two sessions (500W for 2 minutes -> stir -> 3 minutes) to prevent scorching.
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Heat control
- For the simmered chicken wings, cover with aluminum foil as a drop lid and simmer over high to medium heat without worrying about the scum. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes over low heat for extra tenderness.
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Seasoning
- For the spicy cod roe kinpira, turn off the heat or reduce to extremely low before adding the mentaiko to prevent it from overcooking.
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Seasoning
- For the nuta dressing, combine the sugar, miso, vinegar, mirin, and karashi mustard paste, mixing thoroughly before tossing with the vegetables.
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Finishing
- Wrap the yam tamagoyaki in a bamboo rolling mat and let sit for 5 minutes to help it hold its shape before slicing.
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Finishing
- For the chilled tantan gobo, let the gobo cool down before combining it with the ground pork.
Ingredients for "7 Summer Meal Prep Side Dishes (Namul, Nuta, Kinpira, Tamagoyaki, Tantan Gobo, Pork Kimchi, Simmered Chicken Wings)"
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Okahijiki and Dried Daikon Namul
Cucumber and Wakame Seaweed Nuta (Miso Dressing)
Hijiki and Carrot Spicy Cod Roe Kinpira
Moist Yam Tamagoyaki
How to Make "7 Summer Meal Prep Side Dishes (Namul, Nuta, Kinpira, Tamagoyaki, Tantan Gobo, Pork Kimchi, Simmered Chicken Wings)"
Okahijiki and Dried Daikon Namul
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Rehydrate 15g of dried shredded daikon in water.
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Cut 70g of okahijiki in half.
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Bring water to a boil in a pot, add a pinch of salt, quickly blanch the okahijiki, and transfer to ice water.
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Squeeze the excess water out of the dried daikon thoroughly and combine with the chilled okahijiki.
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Add 1 tsp vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/3 tsp salt, a pinch of chicken bouillon powder, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp lemon juice, then mix well.
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Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to finish.
Cucumber and Wakame Seaweed Nuta (Miso Dressing)
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Rehydrate 5g of dried wakame seaweed in water.
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Cut 1 cucumber into bite-sized chunks, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt, massage gently, and let sit for 5 minutes.
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Squeeze the excess water out of the rehydrated wakame thoroughly.
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Rinse the salt off the cucumber, combine with the wakame, and squeeze out the excess water.
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In a separate bowl, combine 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp miso, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1/2 tbsp mirin, and a small amount of karashi mustard paste. Mix well to make the dressing.
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Toss the cucumber and wakame with the dressing, plate, and garnish with mitsuba to finish.
Hijiki and Carrot Spicy Cod Roe Kinpira
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Rehydrate 3g of dried hijiki seaweed in water and drain.
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Cut 100g of carrot into thick julienne strips.
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Make a slit in 30g of mentaiko and scrape out the roe with a spoon.
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Heat 1 tbsp rice bran oil in a pan and sauté the carrot and hijiki.
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Once the carrot softens, add 1 tbsp water, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp mentsuyu, then sauté until just a little liquid remains.
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Turn off the heat or reduce to extremely low, add the mentaiko, and quickly toss to combine.
Moist Yam Tamagoyaki
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Peel and grate 30g of nagaimo.
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Crack 3 M-sized eggs into the grated nagaimo, add 1 tsp mirin, 1/3 tsp Japanese dashi powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp soy sauce, and whisk thoroughly.
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Cut 2 sheets of nori seaweed to fit the size of your tamagoyaki pan.
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Heat the tamagoyaki pan, grease with rice bran oil, reduce to low heat, pour in a generous amount of the egg mixture, stir lightly, place 1 sheet of nori on top, and roll.
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Once rolled, add more oil, pour in more egg mixture, place the other sheet of nori, and repeat the rolling process while keeping the heat low (maintain low heat throughout).
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Wrap in a bamboo rolling mat and let sit for 5 minutes. Once cooled slightly, slice and serve.
Chilled Tantan Gobo (Burdock Root)
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Cut 150g of gobo in half lengthwise, then into 3-4 cm pieces. Scrape off any tough parts near the root.
Food Science
Massaging the cucumber with salt controls its moisture content, improving its texture and preventing the dressing from becoming diluted. Additionally, combining chicken wings (rich in inosinic acid) with daikon, tomatoes, or kimchi (rich in glutamic acid) creates an umami synergy. Furthermore, using vinegar in the simmered dish lowers the pH, which increases the meat's water-holding capacity to make it tender, while also balancing the five basic tastes, including sourness, sweetness, and saltiness.
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Fun Texture! Okahijiki & Dried Daikon Namul
First, rehydrate 15g of homemade dried shredded daikon in water. Meanwhile, prep 70g of okahijiki and cut them in half. Sprinkle a bit of salt into boiling water, quickly blanch the okahijiki, and transfer them to cold water. By the way, although 'okahijiki' has 'hijiki' in its name, it's actually a land vegetable from the amaranth family, kind of like a cousin to dried daikon. Once blanched, combine the thoroughly drained dried daikon with the chilled okahijiki. For seasoning, splash in 1 tsp vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/3 tsp salt, a gentle shake of chicken bouillon powder (a pinch), 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp lemon juice, then sprinkle toasted sesame seeds generously and mix. The refreshing aroma of lemon pairs beautifully with the vegetables, making it a perfect crisp, refreshing dish for summer.
Made with Love! Cucumber & Wakame Nuta
Next, rehydrate 5g of dried wakame seaweed in water. Then, wash and cut 1 cucumber—my eldest son's absolute favorite—into bite-sized chunks. I'm diligently prepping this for my cute son, who has been getting a bit cheeky lately. Sprinkle some salt over the cut cucumber, massage it lightly, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Thoroughly drain the rehydrated wakame, rinse the salt off the cucumber, combine them, and squeeze out the excess water. In a separate bowl, mix 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp miso, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1/2 tbsp mirin, and a tiny dab of karashi mustard paste to make the dressing. My son isn't a fan of mustard, but since he loves cucumber, I figure 'he'll probably be fine' and toss it in anyway, happily mixing it while imagining his reaction. Plate it and garnish with mitsuba to finish. After all, overcoming challenges is how people grow.
Rice-Vanishing Hijiki & Carrot Spicy Kinpira
Next, rehydrate 3g of dried hijiki seaweed in water. Cut 1 carrot into thick julienne strips. Since we're making kinpira, keeping them a bit thick helps retain a nice texture. Drain the hijiki and combine it with the carrots. Make a slit in 30g of mentaiko and scrape out the roe. The leftover skin will be used later, so I'll just store it in my stomach for now. Heat rice bran oil in a pan and sauté the carrots and hijiki. If you have garlic oil, using that makes it even more delicious. Once the carrots soften, add a splash of water, a shake of garlic powder, and a dash of mentsuyu, then sauté until just a little liquid remains. Finally, turn off the heat or reduce to extremely low, toss in the mentaiko, and quickly mix. This side dish goes so incredibly well with rice, it's mind-blowingly delicious.
Fluffy with Yam! Moist Tamagoyaki Tips
Next, peel and grate 30g of nagaimo (of mysterious age). I'm the type who can handle bleach with bare hands, so my skin is totally fine with nagaimo, but if it makes your hands itchy, please wear gloves (or a mask!). Crack 3 M-sized eggs into the grated nagaimo, add 1 tsp mirin, 1/3 tsp Japanese dashi powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp soy sauce, and whisk well. Cut 2 sheets of nori seaweed to fit your tamagoyaki pan. Heat the pan and grease with rice bran oil. For the first layer, pour in a generous amount of the egg mixture, scramble it slightly, place 1 sheet of nori on top, and roll over low heat. From here on, keep the heat low. Once rolled, add more oil, pour in more egg mixture, add the nori, and repeat. Keeping the heat low from start to finish ensures a smooth surface. Wrap it in a bamboo rolling mat, let it sit for 5 minutes, and slice once cooled slightly.
Easy Microwave! Savory & Spicy Chilled Gobo
Next, cut 150g of gobo (burdock root) in half lengthwise, then into 3-4 cm pieces. Scrape off a bit of the tough root end. When I was a kid, every time burdock was served for dinner, I wondered, 'Why are they making me eat wood?' But now that I'm an adult, I've realized that wood is actually delicious. Soak the cut gobo in water for 5 minutes to remove any bitterness and dirt. In a microwave-safe dish, combine 100g of ground pork, 20g of coarsely minced green onion, 1 tbsp miso, 1/3 tsp doubanjiang (chili bean paste), 2 tbsp ground sesame seeds, 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder, 2 tsp mirin, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Mix lightly, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave at 500W for 2 minutes. Take it out, stir well, cover again, and microwave for another 3 minutes. Splitting the cooking time into two sessions prevents scorching. For the gobo, add 50 ml water and 1 tbsp mentsuyu, microwave for 5 minutes, let it cool, and then combine with the ground pork.
Even Rice Bowl Haters Love It! Pork Kimchi
Next is pork kimchi, a perfect dish for summer. In a bowl, combine 100g of kimchi, 50g of bean sprouts, 20g of garlic chives, 15g of diagonally sliced green onion, 1 tbsp water, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tsp Japanese dashi powder, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp minced garlic, then mix. Cut 200g of sliced pork belly into bite-sized pieces. Heat sesame oil in a pan and sauté the pork. Actually, I hate rice bowls (donburi). I can't stand anything that 'dirties' the rice. Back in my school days, the liquid from simmered dishes in my bento would seep into the rice, giving me a traumatic experience where the world turned black and white the moment I opened my lunchbox. However, I make an exception for this pork kimchi and curry. The fat from the pork belly, the acidity and umami of the kimchi, and the aroma of the chives and green onions combine with the sesame oil. When the rice absorbs those delicious pan juices, it makes an incredibly tasty rice bowl.
Simmer with Bubbles! Refreshing Chicken Wings
Lastly, we have a refreshingly seasoned simmered chicken wing dish perfect for summer. Cut 200g of daikon radish into bite-sized chunks, add 50 ml water and 1 tsp mentsuyu, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave at 500W for 4 minutes. Crush 1 clove of garlic with the flat side of a knife. Wipe any moisture off 12 chicken wings with a paper towel and make a light slit on the inner side of the meat. In a pot, combine the chicken wings, garlic, 200 ml water, 2 tsp sugar, and 2 tbsp mirin, then add the microwaved daikon along with its liquid. Heat over high heat until boiling, then cover with a sheet of aluminum foil as a drop lid (otoshibuta) and simmer for 5 minutes without worrying about the foam/scum. Next, add 2 tbsp vinegar and 4 tbsp soy sauce (pre-mixed in a separate container) along with 5 cherry tomatoes. Arrange the chicken wings skin-side up and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. 'Don't simmer dishes with liquid; simmer them with bubbles,' is a secret I once dreamed a three-star carpenter taught me. If you want the chicken wings to be melt-in-your-mouth tender, simmer for an additional 10 minutes over low heat.
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