HOW JAPANESE STAY HEALTHY? / DASHI guide/ Japanese food/ Japanese cooking

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

We created for all of you! Sign up to our mailing list and download it^^ I'm hoping it will encourage you to cook more Japanese food in your kitchen❤www.shinagawa-japanese-cooking.com/

[@yoursisss]

I started having Japanese breakfast almost everyday and my gut health has never been better! It also makes it easier to eat more vegetables

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

wow so glad to hear you are enjoying Japanese breakfast!!! yes it's very versatile even though the process is the same!!

[@naimaabubakar4596]

Like? Please share.. my digestion is very weak

[@lippyp278]

What did you eat for your gut to get better?

[@xrabuxbubblesx]

I'm trying to switch from American breakfast to more japanese or korean style for the sake of my health so I'm so grateful for your videos! I heard you say that you eat fermented foods, I would really like to hear you talk more about that in a future video if you are able! I'm trying to eat more fermented foods but I don't know where to start

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

thank you very much for your comment!! I'm glad that you enjoyed my videos! fermented foods is on my list! I wasn't sure how many of you guys would be interested! I go through a lot of those, so It might be too narrowed down. haha If you want to try more fermented stuff, miso, soy sauce, mirin, and sake like all of basic Japanese condiments are actually fermented. I personally eat lots of Natto, miso and kimchi ( not Japanese but I love!). for the Japanese essential pantry items, I hope this video will give you more inspirations! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpPCmYlrbt2sntk Also, here is miso related recipe playlist! kzbin.info/aero/PLd2bpmPI5YueWINRS9vfV2OR9FUUkhv6x

[@celticlass8573]

@@MiwasJapaneseCooking There's definitely a lot of people who either eat fermented foods/make their own fermented foods now, and/or are interested in learning more about how people eat them as part of their healthy diet. I'm one of those people as well. :)

[@Diomedes-jd2go]

I wish I discovered this channel earlier! I really appreciate the way you present the material and the fact that you have vegan options. I do not know if you are a fan of natto, but could you do a video on it? I live in the US and the only natto I've had was from a frozen package. I liked the flavor but did not like the gritty texture (which I hear is due to the freezing process). Thank you!

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you very much for your kind comment! So sweet of you! Your word encouraged me a lot! Did you mean you want the recipe of making natto from scratch?? I have never made natto. but it would be interesting to make homemade one!

[@Diomedes-jd2go]

@@MiwasJapaneseCooking I would love some ideas for making natto from stratch! Or just ways to make the texture less/not gritty.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

@@Diomedes-jd2go Sure!! I'll try in the future!! it might take time for me though! Thank you very much for your request!

[@TheAngeltinks]

I make my own, it’s well worth it and tastes better than commercial

[@natalyvaldezberthet]

Very explanatory. I started avoiding sugar in my diet an Japanese cuisine with that umami flavor has eliminated my cravings gor sugar and I have lost 11 pounds in a month. Marvelous! Thank you for taking the time and explaining us.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

wow!!!! That sounds amazing!!!!! Umami flavor is really working for you! thank you very much for sharing Nataly!

[@HappySwedishPancake]

All Japanese people I know put "the holy trinity" soy sauce+sake+sugar in most of their cooking. And they love animal fat 😂 (豚バラ、唐揚げ、豚汁など） But they don't eat a lot of desserts or drink sweet drinks.

[@seaweedeater3104]

I really need to start eating more healthily and Japanese food has always appealed to me so much. I will be watching more😀

[@laarnimacaraeg2219]

I love Japanese food 🥰 we lived there for 15 years,, now back here in USA, and most of my cooking are japanese and filipino dish….

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

That's interesting!! I can see you enjoyed the life here!

[@eileenie3101]

Your videos are so wonderfully educational. Your concentration on health is why you’re now my go to for all food that’s healthy! I’m trying to go from a traditional American diet that’s full of fat to a more far Eastern diet that’s not. Japanese diet is the most attractive to me. The food and traditions are wholly for good health. Fantastic! Your videos motivate me every morning to continue on my quest for better health. Thank you so much!

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Hi Eileen! Thank you vey much for your comment!!! changing eating habit is sooooo hard! but you are doing it and implementing it! I respect you so much! I promise that as you keep making a small changes in your eating habit, you will eventually feel more happiness and have a delightful moment in your life!! I know it sounds so spiritual ( I really don't have much English vocabulary to explain any better haha)! But trust yourself and enjoy the journey!! if my recipe helps you along the way, it will be my pleasure!! Stay in touch Eileen!

[@eileenie3101]

@@MiwasJapaneseCooking Thank you for your kind encouragement, Miwa! I’ll update you along the way! Keep up your awesome videos-they are so helpful and very much appreciated.

[@eileenie3101]

@@MiwasJapaneseCooking Hi Miwa! Thank you so much for messaging me your support. It humbles me. I’m doing well with my quest for health and have introduced my family to your recipes with a great response for more. You are so busy with your beautiful family and your channel so I must tell you how much I respect your taking time to message me. I’m hoping to continue messaging as a dream of mine is to see Japan and continue learning about Japanese foods. Seeing Japan probably won’t happen with the pandemic and the cost would be great but I will continue bringing Japan into my home for myself and my family. By the way, your English is excellent- so please don’t worry about this. I don’t know any Japanese except Konnichiwa (こんにちは) I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week.❤️

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

@@eileenie3101 Thank you very much for your kind words!!!! Stay connected Eileen!

[@margaretngamoki9321]

Thank you for sharing

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you very much for your kind word!

[@zilly1]

When I cook Japanese recipes I find there is sugar in almost every dish so I would disagree with the low sugar comment. But I do agree there is low animal fat I think this may be the main reason why it's healthier.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you very much for your comment Zilly!

[@SimpleLivings]

That's it, I'm getting a Japanese girlfriend! ❤️ Excellent video.

[@iamhere7629]

Hello. I need to be on a diet now. Do i need to stop rice and .bread and milk coffee. Oshiete kudasai. Japan.👌🙍🤗

[@slr856]

Your skin is beautiful! Besides healthy eating, what do you do for your skin??

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you very much for your kind comment! I'm pretty surprised to receive this compliment since I use to have a serious eczema when I was little. My skin is pretty dry so I apply night cream after I used moisturizer. Also I sleep a lot with kids! haha

[@eileenie3101]

Miwa, what do I do for my health ? I subscribed to your channel and I follow you! I make your recipes and follow your guidance! My family and I are on our way to better health!

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

awwww, you just give me a mission to create more healthy recipes for your family! haha Your word is more than anything!! thank you for your kind word Eileenie!

[@forrestfey]

I belive the portion sizes in Japan and western countries are verry different to.

[@marieboschman1311]

Since I started having more of a Japanese style diet I've lost a lot of weight. I don't crave sugars anymore. So I also switched over to green tea and morning walks, as the weather permits.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

such a wonderful routine! I need to learn from you^^ Thank you for sharing!

[@marylmartin671]

being vegan thats why i love ur channel new reipes

[@isashine677]

Hello there, I just started making japanese omelette and it's been fun-tastic and really yummy. I also tried making veggie's sushi and that's pretty good ...kinda master it for second try. Already making miso soup with variety of vegetables ( broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, butternut squash) and guess what? It's really good that being said its HEALTHY and easy to make.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

aww so great to hear you are trying many !! making egg perfectly in second try is amazing!!!😲✨✨

[@isashine677]

@@MiwasJapaneseCooking Kinda lucky. Well I see your cooking is quite simple and yet healthy. I like trying out different recipes from any country. And your recipes are the most simplest versatile yet very healthy. Thank you.

[@user-no8vs9bv9s]

Your skin is stunning.

[@purveyorofproof]

Awesome video

[@Nongamergirl]

In all of the Japanese cooking channels that watch, I don't see any nuts or seeds (other than sesame seeds) used in your dishes? But in American cooking, they are promoted as a healthy choice. Why do I not see them used in Japanese cooking as much?

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

I never realized that!! I don't know why but I'm just not used to cook with nuts and seeds also the herbs although I would love to!!!!!! they are also very expensive to buy here in Japan too.

[@shethatisnau]

Tofu, natto, miso, edamame... All made of soybeans. 😅

[@mee6606]

That's good for me because I'm usually allergic to most tree nuts like cashews :D

[@fairywar]

You are such a good promoter of Japanese cuisine!

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

ohhh I'm just sharing I truly love! haha Thank you very much for your kind word😊🙏

[@deepspacejimcowboy2405]

For fermented products I drink Kombucha every day. I make my own stock like you do. I studied the way Japanese Chiefs make stock for ramen recipes and use those methods for my dishes. I have to substitute some ingredients that can't be found here in the US that's used in Japan. Stay clear of food that's high in fat, sugar, and most dairy products. I hardly ever have to go to a doctor myself other than the occasional allergy Dr for some medication I use during allergy season. I like the recipes you cook and use them often. Have to substitute ingredients sometimes but that's fine with me. Thanks for sharing with us what you cook on a daily basis!

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you for sharing you stories!! Great to hear!!

[@karensomethingorother]

Miwa, your skin looks beautiful. Thank you for the video!

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you very much for your kind word Karen!

[@annearaullo2917]

6:28 Vegan dashi

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you very much!! This is so helpful for many of vegan viewers!

[@susanlim3351]

Stock will become too sticky if boiling kombo for too long, can I use lesser kombo instead?

[@christinadill6964]

For the plant based one. Could you use fresh shitake mushrooms?

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

dried mushroom has a lot more flavor than the fresh ones. So sadly, you want get the same taste. 😭🙏

[@valeriec5301]

What skin product you use and can you make a video how you take care of your skin daily? Thanks

[@liliacastro2508]

Ohayou gusaimasu yorushiku onigai shimasu .watashi wa des lilia sekine san des it's mo mindo mirror desu tabemono oishii des domo arigatou gusaimasu Matta ne irraisai masu jiane domo

[@chozumi]

Which low salt and non additive dashi do you use? Where can it be purchased? Thanks.

[@SCSilk]

Bonito flakes are low sodium. Dashi powder is a little higher, but if you buy a bottle instead of the packets you can control the amount of sodium by not using a full serving. Kombu also has sodium but if you use a smaller piece and augment your dashi with mushrooms, you can reduce the sodium.

[@ЭркайымАрзыбаева]

Супер еда . Спасибо красавица. Здоровье. 👍🙏🇰🇬

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Большое спасибо за ваш добрый комментарий! ( according to the google translate! I hope this is ok!)

[@ilonacheema6088]

Can u make some recommendations which variety is good. Not living in Japan, not sure which one to buy. Also, does the bag, in which the dashi is packed, OK to cook for a while? What is it made of?

[@_Siyana8_]

What to do with cooking kombu? Could it be used again?

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you for asking!! I made a video about how to repurpose kombu. I hope you will enjoy this one too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYKmcpaCf91ml7c

[@jelemeno]

hello! I just discovered your channel because I want to learn more about how to cook traditional Japanese cuisine because it is better for the body/for our health and I'm SO excited to begin trying some of your techniques and recipes because your videos are fun to watch, easy to follow, and the website is a perfect way to see them all in one place! Thank you.

[@mysweetpea1616]

new subscriber here i love ur channel i love umami .

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Hi My sweet Pea!! Thank you very much for your kind words!!

[@popgas3821]

Yeah my worry about dashu granules are thhe additives, though it's hard for me to determine one because some claims they don't. Doing dashi from scratch is a little pain for me, especially in ky country because Kombu and especially Katsuboshi are pretty expensive so I only use them on weekends lol.

[@jilliantokyo604]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I love dashi from scratch. This video reminds me of the great nutritious value of cooking Japanese foods.

[@utkarsharanjan4160]

U deserve more subscribers.. lovely channel.. good luck to you. Love, from India

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you so much for your kind word Utkarsha!

[@92ChatNoir92]

Something I try to do is to drink water throughout the day and have it with dinner, instead of juice or soda like many American households do. Love your dishes, they look amazing! I love miso soup too!

[@Maggiewuvsrufus]

Literally all I wanna do is learn all ur recipes and be so fit and full 🤣🥺I love this channel so much

[@srinubonda1806]

Grate job ,thank u

[@sharonkhor7433]

How much of kelp should I use for a bowl (one litre probably) of water?

[@Freedom384]

Test good 😋😋😋

[@aubriboatengmaah2290]

What is the name of the flakes? Do u have online site to purchase ingredients?

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

it's called KATSUOBUSHI in Japanese. English name is bonito flakes! I have amazon link! amzn.to/3owFI0f

[@MikanManderinchen]

I tried to make miso soup a few times (I used a original Japanese dashi instant) … I wanted to like it so bad but the taste was so fishy and strong for my liking. 😭💔

[@battles146]

try a instant vegan Japanese dashi which is made without fish such as SHIMAYA Kombu Dashi Powder - if you are unable to find in a local Asian market near you, Amazon carries several vegan dashi choices -

[@lalainebrounsuzian6322]

How long we can keep the homemade dashi in the refrigerator?

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

thank you very much for your comment! I would say 2-3 days. Sooner is better though!!

[@lennylenny7258]

Yummy recipes 😋😋😋💟💟💟

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you very much Lenny！

[@mylamiyamoto1351]

I luv the foods so healthy

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you very much Myla!! I'm glad to hear this!

[@shannjess5223]

Thank you I will look for dashi flavour packs

[@sugano4127]

It's a nice food. How are you

[@darlenespatafore1743]

I can live the rest of my life eating Japanese cuisine.

[@dennisengelen2517]

The three problems I have with making Japanese food (especially in the morning) are: 1) Really expensive in other countries 2) Hard to get if you're not living in a city, and online + send costs are basically point 1 3) Too much to make and takes too much time. I wake up at 5.30 A.M. and start at 7 A.M. (but I like to be early, so I depart from home around 6.20 A.M. so I can start 15-20 mins earlier). And preparing so many side dishes (which are expensive to buy) is really not my thing. Ohh and mayby number 4, I'm vegetarian and I don't feel like changing the fish with tofu and eggs every single day lol. Mayby you've got any tips for cheap stuff (the dashi is no problem as I have kombu and dried shiitakes (which is as far as I go with ordering online expensive stuff and only buy them when I need chinese stuff for wokking lol)) and a simple yet fast option consisting of: rice, vegetarian miso soup, a few simple alternatives for the grilled fish and a simple and cheap side I can add with it to balance everything out?

[@hola542]

She has lots of simple recipes based on miso soup, rice and vegetables. Just scroll through her channel a bit.

[@HeartWritesINC]

😊

[@aracnealbarran7228]

Thank you for your helpful video.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you very much for your kind comment Aracne🙏✨✨

[@Ramy-ql3tr]

They eat less processed food.

[@SkyTheChipmunk]

Wow so interesting

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

yes! whenever I crave for something sweet, I drink miso soup! haha I might be a little weird! 😅

[@poojamondal2578]

How could i get these ingredients in India 😭

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

I actually have the link where you can find the good quality of Japanese ingredients delivered to your door. I think they recently launched DASHI (Japanese stock) package! kokorocares.com?sca_ref=191925.N4eyA6vKUY

[@happycook6737]

If you live in Chennai there is a Japanese restaurant in an apartment building at ground level in Aydar that also has Japanese groceries. I found out by asking Japanese embassy. That was in 2009 so not sure if it is still there.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

@@happycook6737 Thank you for sharing valuable info🙏🙏🎵

[@saffron1977]

The easiest way for me to be healthy and happy is to find a Japanese wife who can Cook Japanese food like you . Kindly make a video on how to find a Japanese wife