Side Dish

Japanese-style spinach and mushroom salad

A side dish of blanched spinach and sliced shiitake mushrooms tossed with ground roasted sesame seeds, dashi, Japanese soy sauce, mirin, sugar and sesame oil.

Cook time: 5

Servings: 4 people

Baked green beans and cherry tomatoes

Moist vegetables with a crispy top crust made with a mixture of panko and Parmesan, serve as a meatless main dish or a side dish to meat, seafood or poultry.

Cook time: 25

Servings: 4 people

Shrimp miso soup

Cooked with fresh shrimps and half a packet of dried shiitake, wakame, turnip and carrot from Osaka, this soup makes a lovely side dish or snack.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 6 people

Cucumber and mushroom stir fry

Yes, cucumber can be stir fried! Sprinkle with salt, rinse and drain to remove excess water before cooking this delicious vegan dish.

Cook time: 5

Servings: 3 people

Tempura-style crispy green beans

Lightly battered and deep-fried, tempura-style crispy green beans is served with a creamy spicy sauce made with Japanese mayo and Sriracha. Great as finger food or side dish.

Cook time: 5

Servings: 2 people