I lost 5kg in 3 month with These Rice Cooker Meal Prep Recipes

[@CHEFSLABO]

There are lot more info in the description👀 概要欄にも色々のせてます👀 I'm a real chef, but honestly, I used to eat fast-food for lunch very often.. But since I developed these recipes, I've been keep making them for my health, and end up losing 5kg in 3month!!! Maybe it's because the difference of my current and past eating habit was huge. So if you already have healthy eating habit, you might not get huge change like I did. But I hope this video will help for someone who is similar to past myself!! 私は本職の料理人ですが、正直なところ、昼食にファストフードを食べることが非常に多かったです。 ですが今回の弁当レシピを開発して以来、家族と健康のために何度も作り続け、気づけば3ヶ月で5キロも痩せてました！！ といってもこれは多分、私の過去と現在の食生活の変化の振り幅が大きかったという事もあると思うので、今すでに健康的な食生活をされている方にとって同じだけの劇的な変化があるかは分かりません。 ですが今現在、数ヶ月前の私と同じような食生活を送っている方には必ず役に立つ動画だと思います！！ 是非ご活用ください！！

[@shuichikurama1760]

Was looking for one-pot recipes when I came across your channel. My rice cooker is broken so would these recipes work on stovetop? Anyway, these recipes look great so I just subscribed to your channel❤ Thanks for sharing these and congrats on your weight loss success! Much support from 🇵🇭

[@Apfelkaninchen]

I like how you always give us the English and Japanese instructions and information. That way, I can learn Japanese while watching you do your magic. :)

[@zqfmbg]

If you are using it for Japanese practice, be careful; the Japanese does not match the English entirely. For example, at 1:56 the English says "you can use water", but the Japanese says "cheap cooking sake is totally OK".

[@Apfelkaninchen]

@@zqfmbg thank you for letting me know. :)

[@chochooshoe]

@@zqfmbg but you just ruined the scenario where someone asked @Apfelkaninchen "is it okay to use water in cereal instead of milk?" and @Apfelkaninchen would've said "cheap cooking sake is totally OK" 😂😂

[@boigeorge1149]

I saw that bit on "4 for males, 5 for females," and I immediately thought that I could eat all of that in one sitting.... maybe I really do need to work on my portion control 😅

[@thebluengi4738]

The portions in the video are normal portions, some people just think women should eat less, but it's actually very individual! For all genders, it depends on body mass and how much exercise you do :]

[@feralkat9370]

Lol For me that's way too much. I'm ok with the protein and veg portions but I'd cut the rice to a quarter of that and still feel bloated. Increase your veggies and reduce your carbs.

[@MollyHJohns]

As a SE Asian I'm fine with the heavier rice portions but I'd love 1:1 rice:other, and the other is also 1:1 meat:veggie. We need all the energies/calories where we live, near the equator. No excuse for cutting down the carb!

[@user-ee4vn2rs4m]

Nah. This guy is repeating what much of society thinks about portions, but most people (including medical personnel) do not have an accurate sense of how much one human needs compared to another. It’s just inherited inaccuracy, particularly between gender and culture. Everything in moderation, including recipes. And moderation.

[@jwg0814]

​@user-ee4vn2rs4m you are thinking it too much... I think its just base on how much an average ppl eat... Not in counting macros. Which btw, if you count macros as you mentioned, men need more calories cuz on average, we tend to be larger. So the portions might be correct as well. And Im talking about averages... Theres everything everywhere.

[@amethystleal2010]

Hi Chef, please more rice cooker recipes!! Thank u in advance!

[@CHEFSLABO]

Thanks!! I'll try to keep making good stuff for you 😉👍

[@karenmusa3052]

Thanku very much, this looks delish 😊 Im 64 and live alone, my diet has become pretty bad due to having no real inclination to cook or look after eating regime. Its all sandwiches and cake or biscuits, pastry and frozen food. Ive put on alot of weight and that has just made me feel so bad so the depression and fatigue are ever present. Thanku i think ill be giving these a try ❤

[@jpsource391]

👏

[@Mintimiruku6369]

Rice cooker or pressure pot is very convenient to cook steamy and hearty food in one pot. I really recommend you to buy one of those ❤ stay healthy and lively 😊

[@karenmusa3052]

@@Mintimiruku6369 Thanku so much 😁

[@arianmtc6855]

🦾🦾🦾

[@lisac4375]

I hear you. I get the feeling of "why bother" as well. I buy a lot of frozen foods, but not all of those have to be bad for you. For example, why am I going to spend a half hour chopping a bunch of onions for the week when I could buy a bag of frozen, chopped onions? My after work time is precious and I don't want to spend most of it in the kitchen.

[@YukitoYuki]

I noticed watching this that what it says in English is not always same in Japanese. For example: In English when it says “corn starch”, it reads “potato starch” in Japanese. I think this is because in US, corn starch is more widely available than potato starch that commonly used in Japan. I can say from experience that these two ingredients has same role in cooking making sauce thicker, no big taste difference. So use whatever is available in your area

[@carlb86]

Congratulations on the weight loss.

[@CHEFSLABO]

Thanks!! Actually I didn't focus on losing weight, but more of working on making better health and body condition. Weight loss came as a coincidence result, but I was really happy with it👍😄

[@carlb86]

@@CHEFSLABO I have had similar success eating 8oz of steamed rice and 8oz of protein/vegetable.

[@Nishoku13]

Love these recipes! Just wanted to mention- i didn’t notice your recipes are for 10 cup rice cooker until after. It will not steam enough in my 5 cup rice cooker (thankfully i saved the food by moving the teriyaki to a fry pan to cook everything fully, and manually cooked the rice with a little extra water) But i only noticed after when I checked the video to see the measure marks on your rice cooker. 同じ文を完全に翻訳するの疲れすぎて申し訳ないんですけど、簡単で美味しいレシピ本当にありがとうございます！ 今度は10合の炊飯器でやってみます😁

[@user-dj9xe9kj6d]

Thank you for all the rice cooker recipes. It helps me a lot😊 (I’m a university student living in mini size dorm)

[@SeifWL2]

Where you from

[@user-dj9xe9kj6d]

@@SeifWL2 I live in Thailand🇹🇭

[@Luipaard005]

Emphasis on protein and veggies, love it!

[@CHEFSLABO]

No worries!! Hope you'll give it a try!!😉👍

[@fairlymoon448]

You must be Aussie based I recognise these brands! Nice to know will be able to find these ingredients easily!

[@eganooki4542]

保存、解凍、持ち運び時の注意点まで書いてくれててめっちゃ助かる こういう安心安全なレシピ待ってた

[@markmckee7877]

Great idea on the parchment paper to seperate the cabbage and other vegetables and the chicken. I never would have considered to us it that way.

[@kathyfann]

Thank you I just got a beautiful Rice cooker and steamer basket so I was looking for something and found your beautiful recipes thank you

[@Rosh9376]

This is fabulous 🙌🏽 so glad I stumbled across this content. I’m going to try some of these recipes. I am so unwell most of the time and I miss meals because it’s just too difficult to prepare and I’m in so much pain. Looking forward to trying a few of these meals. Thank you

[@lemonhaze1506]

Thank you for doing these convenient healthy recipe for us. My energy level is now much higher then when I used to eat out ❤

[@CHEFSLABO]

That's good to know!! I'll try to keep making good stuff for you 😉👍

[@Caramelhorse1]

I just made the chicken bento for my family and everyone really loved it! I didn't make it in the rice cooker, instead I stir-fried it and it turned out great. Nice and smokey but a little bit too sweet for me, next time i will probably use half of the suggested sugar. 10/10 recipe though! I'll definitely make it again :D

[@figencellek9288]

I tried similar rice recipes but yours seems more delicious. I will make all three of your recipes one by one. You are great. Thank you very much.

[@cindyhayward5207]

I love the Bluey and friends helpers. 🙂

[@barbaracholak5204]

These one pot rice cooker recipes are yummy and delicious. . Congrats on your weight loss ... Savory meals 😋 Take care

[@CHEFSLABO]

Thanks Barbara!! Actually I didn't focus on losing weight, but more of working on making better health and body condition. Weight loss came as a coincidence result, but I was really happy with it👍😄

[@zuhurapakeer8920]

I’m struggling to get rid of 10kg for a while now, despite all efforts such as 3 days a week of yoga, swimming, etc. Also, I have always been a light eater and no snacking in between. So, this video is like God sent. Since I live in Japan, it’s very easy to follow. Will definitely get on this. ありがとうございました🙇‍♀️

[@marilynlegaspi4412]

Waw congrats on your weight loss. I love your everything you post and I have made most of the recipes you post.its a game changer with the rice cooker recipes . Love 💕 I hope your channel grows and you get a gold you tube placket 🎉

[@twitchn676]

I'm a simple man. I see anything Gundam, I leave a like. Love seeing Z'Gok.

[@BerniceTaylor-q7s]

All the recipes look delicious. Prepping is something I need to be doing, so thank you for that chef. If meals are prepared it keeps me away from the unhealthier food lying around. I'm subscribing because I am looking forward to more of your prep meals.

[@leecheyenne]

I found your channel through this video and this has been very helpful making one pot meals to freeze as I live alone! Thank you and please continue this series! 🙏 Maybe a pepper lunch style rice cooker recipe 🤔

[@AnNguyen-hn5gq]

Thanks!

[@CHEFSLABO]

No worries!! Thank you for the support 😃👍

[@kayleeson509]

Thank you for the lovely videos! So much careful thought put into the small details, including the cute characters.

[@serawasnever13]

Thanks Chef! You make cooking food so fun and enjoyable!

[@CHEFSLABO]

Thanks for the comment!! I'm glad that you liked it!! Hope it'll help making your life a bit easier!!😉

[@flerygorman1223]

Congratulations on the weight loss Chef! 🎉

[@MagicianFairy]

You need a mini/desk fan that you can either suction onto your desk or clip on the edge. For the cooling.

[@nellie7125]

I just made this in the all in one cooker, was delicious! Thanks for sharing.

[@TrangHuynh-hz9vb]

Please come out with more ideas. Too tired of cooking and working ,cleaning. This one pot is so awesome.

[@saidapeugnet6304]

Merci pour cette recette délicieuse, je voulais acheter le cuiseur à riz vous m'avez donné des idées...😊

[@Ntthanhthao_26]

Thank you so much for sharing these rice cooker recipes! They've really helped me eat healthier and even lose a few pounds! I recently got a bunch of brown rice as a gift and I don't want to waste it. Can I use it in your recipes instead of white rice? Any tips would be great! 🙇‍♀️

[@CHEFSLABO]

Brown rice takes much longer to cook, so I don't recommend to use for these recipes. But it's great for health (I eat brown rice on most of my private time), so you can use some of my other low calorie high protein recipes to go with it👍😉

[@Ntthanhthao_26]

@@CHEFSLABO Thanks for your reply ❤️❤️

[@soleo.x]

Commenting this while my rice cooker is doing it’s thing for the pork kimchi recipe 😌😌

[@pek5117]

Nice work mate. Glad to see Totoro was looking over everything. The bluey figures make sense if you have a 6yo girl. The sauce looks good. You know that you should have at least as much veggies as meat. All the best and thanks for the video.

[@CHEFSLABO]

Thanks!! I'll try to keep making good stuff for you 😉👍

[@Saranghaeyo20]

It looks delicious thank you very much ❤

[@취사생활]

I enjoy your recipes and I am learning a lot.😊😊😊

[@CHEFSLABO]

Thanks for the comment!! I'm glad that you liked it!! Hope it'll help making your life a bit easier!!😉

[@csdesjarlais9779]

Looks delicious. I’m going to give it a try!

[@erickg9011]

DUDE! You are a genius!

[@anac8435]

I love your recipes so much!! Thanks a lot!!!😊😊😊😊

[@erikaa.3030]

Thank you so much and congratulations on your health!

[@nonozebra4196]

Thank you, and love your action figures

[@chinoyhealingfoodstravels8888]

Greetings from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸🇺🇸Wonderful salmon bento recipe and looks delicious 👍🏽👍🏽

[@pdyoung13]

These all look delicious and easy to prepare. Thanks for sharing these healthy and quick meal preps!😊

[@Rime_Di_Michelangelo]

Thank you, will definitely give these a try! The salmon is too expensive for me but the first one looks affordable, just need to find the Japanese ingredients 😅😊

[@adawong5655]

Thank you for sharing. Looks tasty and will try. I need sth like this for my work. 😊

[@aminkeykha5546]

ایده ی جالبی بود . تقریبا همه طرح مشابهی داشتند سپاسگزارم

[@Ash_H_Green]

Thanks for the recipes . I have the same rice cooker could you show a congee/porridge recipe please

[@duckoid4362]

Oooh.. please give more delicious weight loss ideas!

[@CHEFSLABO]

Thanks for the comment!! I'm glad that you liked it😉👍

[@coachjoyce-2025]

Brilliant! Very nice. Thank you 🙏

[@carolehiga9772]

Congratulations 🎉on losing the weight Which rice cooker are you using Thank you I’d like to get that

[@PemaSherpa-ft9ue]

Nice cooking vedio I like it very much New subscriber 🎉 from India (Sikkim).with lots of love God bless you and ur family

[@salguodrolyat2594]

please use Pyrex for storing hot cooked food, Chef.🙏

[@noellaq8056]

Thank you, Chef for these rice cooker recipes. I also like your tea cup with the 2 cats! Where can I find one like that? Watching you from the USA.

[@CHEFSLABO]

The detail is in the description 👍😃

[@rc0mplex]

How many rice cookers do you have? Haha. Awesome recipes, thanks for sharing!!!

[@CHEFSLABO]

I actually have 2 rice cookers to speed up the recipe development process😅 Thanks for the comment!!

[@AmberU]

I agree okaage is best i never have ice for blanching

[@ЛюдаИванова-ц8ш]

Спасибо, Шеф ! Это стоит делать, ВКУСНО, очень!👍Thank you, Chief! It's worth doing, TASTY, very!

[@CHEFSLABO]

Спасибо за комментарий!! Я рада, что вам понравилось!! Надеюсь, это поможет сделать вашу жизнь немного проще!!😉

[@大胃爆衣]

鸡肉可以使用恒温热水壶低温料理 第一种做法我试过 鸡肉会很柴

[@lilylin7832]

就是怕會柴 所以使用腿肉 一鍋烹飪才能降低偷懶的機率

[@LitteQuest]

Thank you for sharing these great ideas. My husband less than a month ago had a heart attack and because of this I am on KZbin looking for ways to spice up a low sodium and low fat meal. These videos are so helpful. Thank you!

[@simont.b.2660]

美味しそうだ ！全部食べたいです！Thank you !!!

[@Pinacoladamiaa]

Thanks, chef, for the amazing simple recipes. I have a simple "cook & hold warm" rice cooker, would this recipes work in it as well? Also, please advise substitute for Mirin and Sake, as i can't have alcohol. Thanks a lot 😊

[@CHEFSLABO]

I guess your rice cooker is fine for these recipes. About the ingredients, Please check the FAQ link in the description!! You can find the detail in there😉

[@roswithawamser998]

Genial🎉, fantastisch🎉. Dankeschön 😊

[@gaylefailing7032]

Wish this rice cooker would get in stock

[@danni9giovanni]

loving these simple recipes...what would you say is the best halal substitute for sake and mirin?

[@CHEFSLABO]

Hi!! There's a FAQ link in the description!! You can find the detail in there😉 Thank you for the comment👍

[@danni9giovanni]

@CHEFSLABO thank you chef! please keep on sharing healthy but delicious meals!

[@daruna3142]

can you use a pressure cooker to make these meals? I purchased a pressure cooker instead of a rice cooker. if so, what changes should be made?

[@annastudyms.9263]

Is it ok if I don't have sake and mirin in my area? Could it be replaced by vinegar?

[@anhnhvn]

Link for ingredient substitutions is in the description. Basically he says to use water and sugar, not vinegar.

[@simplyme3306]

sake or mirin is basically rice wine. totally different from vinegar!

[@larsice9]

love it!

[@CHEFSLABO]

Thanks for the comment!! I'm glad that you liked it!! Hope it'll help making your life a bit easier!!😉

[@isaiahdugan8700]

@CHEFSLABO what do you recommend we use instead of sake or what would be a good non-alcohol alternative

[@CHEFSLABO]

Hi!! There's a FAQ link in the description!! You can find the detail in there😉 Thank you for the comment👍

[@ABkitchen1745]

Onk dhonnobad pls pase achi pase thakben pls💜🧡❤️🩷

[@tvrehab4039]

I don't have a rice cooker but I do have an instant pot. Can this recipe be adapted for instant pots?

[@chang-zi-fu8806]

il y a beaucoup trop de viande pour un régime 300 grammes par semaine suffisent, pour le reste des protéines utilisé des oeufs et du tofu 😊, bon courage pour la suite le plus dur est de de ne pas reprendre les kilos perdu ✌️

[@sonsonbeo7101]

Are you in Australia cause bluey 😂 and almost everything you use i can see in woolworths which is great 🤣

[@marissavu-boo6528]

If I like a specific sauce is it okay to make it in advance and bottle it for long-term use? Or do you recommend making it fresh every time?

[@CHEFSLABO]

It depends on what sauce and how long you plan to store it. The Teriyaki sauce in this video can last around 10days in a fridge. But it's because this sauce has sugar content. If you plan to make Sugarless (Or very little amount) sauces, they tend to not last long. Hope it helps!!😃

[@vagarychen]

Thanks for the recipes!! and congrats for losing weight!! But whats wrong with the salmon skin? Can I still keep it in bento box and freeze for 2 months?

[@CHEFSLABO]

You can definitely leave the skin on👍 It's just my personal preference that I'm not a big fan of steamed skin😅

[@null8363]

By the quantity of these meals, i shall eat everything almost instantly for me not to lose even a kg..

[@keroro407]

Can you also share your exercises routine?

[@CHEFSLABO]

I work in a kitchen during the day (which has lots of walk around). And go for 30 mins swimming twice a week. Otherwise there's nothing special in my life 😃

[@mizzyv]

Todo los alimentos esta perfecto 👌 Lo único malo son los recipientes donde pone los alimentos, el plástico bota toxinas, y más aun en microondas.😔

[@0.Chrysalis]

Is it okay to substitute Quinoa for rice? Will it still be the same way to cook it? 😅

[@CHEFSLABO]

I suppose quinoa and rice has different cooking time, so it might came out weird if you replace rice with quinoa🤔

[@shikhab2250]

Would this method work if I were to cook it in a saucepan low/medium heat? I don't have a rice cooker

[@AlexCyber-t8m]

As a Muslim. As Sake is an alcoholic ingredient. Is there an alternative or can I skip that? I'm asking for Chicken bento.

[@CHEFSLABO]

Hi!! There's a FAQ link in the description!! You can find the detail in there😉 Thank you for the comment👍

[@RamonaThePessst]

2:14 what is the white paper sticking up? We saw him add a layer of paper over the rice but that had no edges sticking up ? But then it's gone when the overhead shot is shown

[@HTNPSullivan]

It was parchment paper. I guess it keeps the rice separate from the veggies and fish. You can still see it at 3:38 and 4:13

[@CatineSkyi]

May I ask what would happen if we don't cool before assembly? I thought the heat would kill off everything and make it safe.

[@CHEFSLABO]

If you close the lid while hot and put it in the fridge straight away, you will probably see water dripping from the lid by the steam from the food. That makes their life shorter, and possibly the reason to create mold if you carry in summer or humid situation🤔 Usually it shouldn't be such big troubles. But depends on where you live or how you store the foods, I cannot guarantee. So you know, I just tried to play safe for both you guys and myself😅

[@CatineSkyi]

@CHEFSLABO makes sense. Thank you for replying! 🙏🏼❤️

[@beab8738]

Do you have more accessible alternatives ingredients for the sauce if you're not in asia?

[@CHEFSLABO]

Hi!! There's a FAQ link in the description!! You can find the detail in there😉 Thank you for the comment👍

[@imjuststuckhere1116]

Where is the cup from? Its so cute

[@CHEFSLABO]

The detail is in the description 👍

[@gakon8154]

what saucepan are you using? Thank you!

[@CHEFSLABO]

It's a non stick pan from Japanese brand "MUJI" (無印良品)👍 I'm not sure if it's available in your country, but this brand is well known and trusted in Japan as affordable and reliable Household goods store😃

[@lynai2264]

Thanks

[@jasonsalazar5217]

What would be the setting for instapot? I usually use high pressure for 5 min for white rice. Actually total of 15 min including heating up... cooking.... keep warm. Never thought about adding all that while i cook rice.

[@CHEFSLABO]

I don't have instant pot, so I'm afraid that I cannot specify what's the best setting for it😅 But If it has "Cooking rice" setting or you have your own setting to cook rice, it should work with these recipes🤔 Just keep warm for at least 10-20 mins before open the lid if you worry about undercooking👍

[@scrumpyjake]

Any good replacements for soy? Im allergic.

[@CHEFSLABO]

Unfortunately, none.. (as far as I know) It's vital for Japanese cooking🥲

[@hristiyansofia]

would they be cooked properly on my 30-minute white rice rice cooker? yours has 7 additional minutes

[@CHEFSLABO]

I assume different rice cooker has different heat circumstance and temperature. So I cannot guarantee to say yes to what you have. However there's nothing fancy or special with my rice cooker👍 As long as yours have "Cook" and "Keep warm" setting, should be fine. Just keep warm for at least 10-20 mins before open the lid if you worry about undercooking👍

[@hristiyansofia]

@@CHEFSLABO thank you for the answer, makes sense. looking forward to watching your new videos!

[@beaumiffle]

how to cook frozen bento?

[@tearlesereph]

Will this work with regular rice cooker? The one I have only had one button, down for cook and up for warm

[@CHEFSLABO]

Yeah there's nothing fancy or special with my rice cooker👍 As long as yours have "Cook" and "Keep warm" setting, should be fine. Just keep warm for at least 10-20 mins before open the lid if you worry about undercooking👍

[@tearlesereph]

@@CHEFSLABO thank you, I'll give it a try tomorrow night!

[@loveu8910]

Where you get your rice cooker from? I usually only see the other style rice cooker

[@CHEFSLABO]

The product link is in the description😃 However it is Amazon Australia. So if you live in other country, search again in your local Amazon to avoid shipping cost👍

[@cookingwithmimmo]

とてもよくやった 😊

[@Imblu95]

Can this be made with the normal rice cookers?

[@CHEFSLABO]

Yes there's nothing special on mine👍 no worries

[@DannyPlaysStuff]

こんにちは、シェフさん！ So I've been attempting to try making takikomi-gohan for years but simply didn't have the time, then I stumble upon this in the middle of the night (at the time of this writing) and I really want to try making one for real soon. Few questions though, seems like considering the ingredients are cooked "separately" from the rice via parchment paper, I wonder if removing the paper counts as "takikomi-gohan"? Or do I have to do some extra steps on the meat & veggies before putting them with the rice? Also is plain water simply okay for it or do I have to cook something like flavoured soup as the "cooking water"? The reason why I'm asking those is that while I'm not really working, most of the time I just don't have the motivation & energy to even enter the kitchen, let alone spending an hour or two cooking something while waiting for the rice to cook. And I feel like I don't use my rice cooker to its potential enough beyond just "cook rice". I want to eat something healty and want to rotate my meals, but I just don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen.

[@merrinana6637]

Whats the purpose of the parchment paper in the first recipe?

[@CHEFSLABO]

To seperate the veggies and rice after cooking👍

[@CVongprachanh]

Will these recipes work in a 3 cup rice cooker?

[@CHEFSLABO]

I cannot guarantee, but try 1/2 recipe and see how it goes

[@lemonypasta]

This is so cool! I'm looking for a way to maintain my nutrition with my limited cooking skills 🥹

[@JavierHerrera-od4ti]

Came for the food, stayed for the gundams!