6 Japanese Pantry Essentials for Healthy & Easy Cooking!

[@childrenofthegoddess]

Don’t worry about your English. We can understand you just fine. Thank you for the video and content 😊

[@arturogalanjr7176]

5:56 I agree, I don't like when I start stressing out over so many health issues when preparing meals...that's when I am no longer having fun

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Having fun is the way to go! I'm glad you feel the same!

[@gpalmerify]

I'm the cook in our family and recently wanted to move away from our traditional starches to more rice/bean based ones. After buying a higher priced Japanese rice cooker (Zojirushi) I looked up and found your channel. I like that you use practical everday meals and methods!

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

That's great to hear! You can do so many thing with rice cooker from baking to making stew! enjoy new cooking journy!

[@Zeldatwilightfreak]

Thank you so much for this! I moved to Japan 6 months ago and feel overwhelmed when shopping/ meal planning! This has helped me a lot!

[@jillstewart785]

Your English is fabulous!! Thank you for videos.♥️

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@ivaintuitivecoach9416]

You are just so beautiful and your skin is gorgeous!!❤ Thank you for your amazing tips!

[@Stephanie-kh6nx]

Your English is spot on,no worries! I am new to your channel and absolutely love your content! I cannot wait to get these ingredients and begin to work with your recipes! Thank you very much on explaining ingredients and what they are for as well as what used in Japan and Internationally-it is super helpful! Thank you again!

[@shuermarvin577]

Thank you. I understand everything you said.

[@sadiemae9446]

You are a wonderful beautiful mother! So caring for your family. And your English is fantastic!!! Don’t worry if a word does not come out “perfect”. You are completely understood. Thank you for all you share with us.

[@gojiberry7201]

Hi Miwa! I just bought all 3 of your E-cookbooks this week. Last night I put my konbu and shiitake in to soak for today! I'm trying the basic Miso soup and the Eggplant onigiri from your vegan cookbook first. I'm not a good cook, so I'm starting easy!

[@susana6814]

Hi, Miwa's cookbook are great and easy to follow. I started with them 2 years ago and then joined her Ikigai Cooking Club. If you have time to participate, it' s a great way to learn to cook Japanese meals. There are also live zoom classes, so much fun, and lots of individual support.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

That's a great and big first step!! Keep us posted! Than you for purchasing my books! Like Susan said, join membership if you need more help along the way!

[@gojiberry7201]

@@susana6814 Thank you so much for responding! I don't think my work schedule allows me to join the club :( Maybe in the future I can manage it. It sounds like a lot of fun!

[@functionoflightone]

Your English is very impressive. And you are so kind to share your knowledge with us.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@RomanVarl]

Great video, thank you for the info!

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Than kyou for watching Roman!

[@Armka5]

Your skin is glowing, it looks healthy! Your English is clear. I appreciate your efforts in trying to share your videos to a wider audience. We don’t have a lot of the brands you’ve mentioned in Kenya but were lucky to have a Japanese store that’s done a wonderful job of shipping in or reproducing some of the products. Great video!

[@steveforbes8287]

Your English is excellent. I had no problem understanding you. I enjoyed this video and will be looking at more of them. Most of what you recommend is available at my local store, the Saigon Asian Market in Manchester, NH. I thought that you mentioned Boston and wondered if you were just visiting or live in the USA. I suspect the former. お疲れ様でした.

[@ODeadThingMine]

6:11 Tackling health concerns is an on going journey. There is so much we don't know. There is too much for 1 person to learn. Any effort is commendable and something to be proud of. I worked with 100% dependent autistic children and their families. Those parents are not worrying about the potential health concerns of processed foods. They just want food and water in children. Anytime we can get food in our children is a victory. Don't listen to people who cannot appreciate your videos for what they are; sharing your culture with us. I've learned a lot from your videos. I appreciate every single one.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you for your kind words. There are so many information nowadays and what to believe is all on us. but I wish more people can enjoy cooking and eating mindfully.

[@DeniseColvin-k3j]

Such beautiful skin!

[@Skizze37]

Exceedingly informative video, and an exceedingly beautiful host! Thank you for sharing ☺️ Your English was perfectly intelligible, you needn't worry. Although in lieu of "odor", I might suggest "scent", as the prior carries a very negative connotation. ☺️

[@lucillevalentino4605]

You did wonderful with your English words. Thank you for all the healthy tips. I purchased your E book. I have not cooked anything yet, but I will. Thank you for sharing your wonderful lifestyle. ❤

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you for your kind words and purchasing my books! I hope you will enjoy them at home! Please share your cooking with your family and friends^^

[@ExodiaSMASH]

This is exactly what I am looking for, my health started to decline and I know my diet is to blame most foods I am no longer able to eat, but I do understand the Japanese diet is much cleaner and easier on my guy so I have been looking for ways to start eating this way.

[@sedate4lyfe243]

I really appreciate your recommendations for Japanese pantry items. Thank you very much!

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Glad to hear that ! Thank you so much!

[@ccc4102]

Odor = oh dir (rhymes with sir). Sending a sunny 🧡 from South Africa .

[@artistlovepeace]

Your English is great. I understand every word and lesson.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

That's a relief to hear! Thank you so much!

[@Eva-212]

It’s like you’ve read my mind. 😅 I was wondering about the essentials literally 3 days ago and I see you uploaded this yesterday. 😄

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

hehe! That's great!

[@gemalorette7599]

Thank you!. I will try to find this in Spain. I buy miso, natto and all this things at herbalist shops.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

that's great you have a store!

[@gwendolynrhett-dm3wt]

Great video. Thank you for explaining the different types of products you use while cooking.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you for watching and leaving a kind comment!

[@HailSatanOurLordAndSavior]

Omg you uploaded a new vidoe!!!!!!! Thank you kindly for the new vidoe ❤❤❤❤

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

The fact you are waiting for my video..... so touched ! Thank you!

[@HailSatanOurLordAndSavior]

@MiwasJapaneseCooking yout most welcome! Your vidoes are helping me eat healthier while working 2 jobs ! I also just purchased some beautiful Japanese dishes and im gonna learn how to eat and cook with chop sticks! I also got a Japanese sitting table too! And cozy cushions. I'm a a very big girl and eating this way has greatly improved my energy and helped my period cramps. Decaf green tea and milk chocolate is my favorite snack in moderation of course! Also I'm starting to crave way less sugar ! I'm also vegetarian though I don't purchase milk and eggs, I do eat thme if they are in chocolate though. Many thanks !!

[@lisavanderpump7475]

That hair I’m telling you ! It looks so amazing on you 😍😍 gorgeous Hope you and your family have a great holidays and New Year’s.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

haha! Thank you so much for always making me confident! Have a wonderful holidays too!

[@imperfectvegan5724]

I love your approach to cooking, and I agree totally! Your English is excellent! I wish I could express myself in another language as well as you do!

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad to hear that you resonate with my approach to cooking!

[@susana6814]

Great video and packed with so many useful tips for the basic ingredients.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Susana! Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear this!

[@anwiel]

I can't live without miso, absolutely love the taste. Another thing I always have to have at home is umeo vinegar, first I tasted it, I didn't like it, but now I use it all the time. Luckily we have a lot of asian markets in Prague so I can find a lot of interesting food and ingredients. Lately I tried natto, I love the taste, but that slimy texture was too much for me 😅

[@Fawndolyn]

Your English is great! Hearing people struggle with English makes me feel a little braver when I am too afraid to practice speaking in another language (I’m learning Japanese). (Odor is pronounced “O-der” - like the word order, without the first R)

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Good luck to us! hehe Thank you for your English lesson!

[@pleomorphic]

My very favourite soy sauce is Ohsawa Nama Shoyu. It’s so good! And Kuze Fuku and Sons makes a very good dashi bag. For Mirin, Eden is a good choice for people not in Japan. Lot of their products are actually made in Japan but very accessible in the states. Thanks for the informative video!

[@artistlovepeace]

Good job! Great ideas. I love food!

[@hrose98]

I've just started watching videos from your channel, and it's very inspiring! This is a great informative video, thank you. Also, just wondering what your skincare routine is because your skin is glowing ✨️

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you so much for enjoying my videos! My skin condition is mostly from what I eat. I only use affordable Japanese skincare lines. I made a skincare video before where I talk about what I eat and what skincare brand I use. I hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH3bnp1joNKfgKs

[@plantlady65]

Never seen that particular miso in our Asian stores here in Minnesota.

[@fwillingham5536]

I'm not great in the kitchen anymore since my kids are grown up. Do you have a video or can I have the full recipe for the Multigrain rice? I know it's probably simple but would like to know exactly how you make. Thank you!

[@cockerspanielselena]

Love the video. Is furikake is not a staple? I am struggling to find a brand that is clean with no additives. Any suggestions.

[@RiikkaMatilainen-js1ic]

We have this kikkoman soysauce available here in Finland!

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

In Finland?! Beautiful country! That's wonderful you can buy japanese brand soysauce!

[@gcvrsa]

Let me see if I can guess: shoyu, mirin, sake, miso, kombu, and katsuobushi would I think be the top 6, but there are by no means sufficient on their own. You will also need rice vinegar and toasted sesame oil, at the very least.

[@hadasgold6511]

Hey! I love your videos! I have a question regarding Kombu stock. I read that it contains lots od Iodine, much more than the max daily amount. How can I use kombu stock and reduce the amount of iodine to make sure I don't exceed it?

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you for your comment! In Japan, the recommended daily intake of iodine for adults is approximately 130 μg, with the tolerable upper intake level set at 3,000 μg. Since kombu (kelp) is very rich in iodine, here are some points to consider: - **5g of dried kombu** typically contains around 2,000-3,000 μg of iodine. - When used for simmered dishes or soups, the iodine content is reduced as only the extract is consumed. Using about 1-2g of kombu in these cases is generally considered safe. - It’s also worth noting that kombu is not consumed daily; it’s typically used only a few times a week at most. That said, this is just my personal perspective. Please consult with your doctor to ensure it suits your individual health needs!＾＾

[@annettefujii7331]

Arigato! 🫶

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Doitashimashite Annette!

[@celticlass8573]

Odour/odor is pronounced O-DR. English makes no sense, I know lol. I love seaweed! I definitely need to use it more, it's delicious and SO good for you. ☺

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

haha! O-DR! thank you for always teaching me!

[@celticlass8573]

@@MiwasJapaneseCooking No problem! Thank you for teaching ME!

[@aarendal]

👍😎

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

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[@se7enzee444]

After watching this video, I will pass on making Japanese food and pay $$$$ to eat at Japanese restaurants. I will save the time and headaches. lol

[@nekomancerx]

I forgot that wakame expands and when I made miso soup it ended up being more wakame then miso 😂

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

haha! It might have happened to many friends here!

[@carmenross1077]

Except when I go to Asian store I’ve noticed that your products don’t have English version so it’s confusing for me to get any.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

I'm sorry to hear this. I wish I could help on this.

[@kishirisu1268]

It is good to have money to buy all those fancy super expencive asian ingredients.

[@hannan3487]

Thank you. What happened to your skin?

[@hollywebster6844]

I think her skin is glowy from her skincare.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

To my skin?? I don't know but I looks shinier than usual.... I think it's because I filmed it right after I did my skin care?? 😂 but foundation is all based on what we eat everyday.😊

[@pleomorphic]

Rude.