Gentle stew of chicken and Chinese cabbage

 

[Ingredients (Serves 2)]

1 chicken thigh (approx. 300g)

1/8 head of Chinese cabbage (approx. 400g)

1/3 carrot

30g dried vermicelli

2 tablespoons salt koji

400mL dashi stock

A [1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons mirin]

1 teaspoon sesame oil

[Preparation]

(1) Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bag. Add the salt koji and rub together, then let sit for about 30 minutes.

(2) Separate the cabbage core and leaves, slice the core, and roughly chop the leaves. Cut the carrot into thin strips.

(3) Add the dashi stock to a pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the chicken, cabbage core, and carrot from (1). Once boiling, cover and simmer over low-medium heat until the vegetables are tender. (4) Once cooked through, add the Chinese cabbage leaves and vermicelli and simmer over low to medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes.

(5) Add A and adjust the flavor, then finish by drizzling in sesame oil.

Grilled salmon with green onion and miso

 

[Ingredients (Serves 2)]

2 slices of fresh salmon (240g)

1/4 green onion

4 shishito peppers

A pinch of salt and pepper

A [1 tablespoon miso, 1 tablespoon mirin, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon sake]

[Preparation]

(1) Finely chop the green onion. Make several slits in the shishito peppers. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels. Line a toaster tray with aluminum foil and coat with oil (not included). Arrange the salmon skin-side down and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

(2) Mix the green onion and A ingredients in a bowl to make the green onion miso sauce.

(3) Place the green onion miso sauce on the salmon. Arrange the shishito peppers together and sprinkle with a little salt (not included).

(4) Bake in a toaster oven (approximately 1000W) for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden brown on the surface.

Radish salad

 

Ingredients (Serves 2):

1/2 daikon radish (shredded)

1 teaspoon salt

[A] 1 can of canned tuna (drained)

[A] 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

[A] 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil

Directions:

 1. Sprinkle salt on the daikon radish, and once it's soft, drain.

2. Add [A] to 1., mix, and you're done!