How To Make Tonteki - Midnight Diner Series (Recipe) トンテキの作り方 (レシピ)

Tonteki (トンテキ) is a Japanese pork loin steak dish served in a savory citrusy sauce. From start to finish in 15 minutes! Inspired by the Japanese drama - Midnight Diner.
PRINT RECIPE ▶ bit.ly/Tonteki
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
¼ onion (core intact for easy grating)
¼ cabbage (to serve)
1 tomato (to serve)
2 ½"-thick lean boneless pork loin chops (½” = 1.2 cm)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp neutral flavor oil (vegetable, canola, etc)
Parsley (for garnish)
Sauce
3 Tbsp ponzu
3 Tbsp sake
½ Tbsp soy sauce
Instructions with step-by-step pics ▶ bit.ly/Tonteki
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Just One Cookbook wow yep that looks delicious as usual! Now just wish I had Mirin and Sake. Our stores around here have decided to stop carrying mirin. Can't afford to order it online right now. 😩😋

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Thanks so much. I just discovered Midnight Diner on Netflix and I am obsessed! Please make more of these recipe videos , planning to cook all of them.

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Adding your children's voices at the end of the video was priceless. Thank you for sharing.

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Just tried this recipe! Really loving it! So tasty and easy to make! Thank you!

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I'm always happy to see you recreate a Midnight Diner recipe! This one looks so easy and I'm sure will be a "go to" recipe! Thank you for sharing this!

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Thank you Donna! This is a really quick and easy recipe, and goes well with rice and miso soup! One of my quick go to meal now. :)

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Love your Midnight Diner recipe series!!! So good!

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Thank you Alice!

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I love that you're doing this series!! I haven't watched this on Netflix yet, but it's definitely on my list as I am a huge fan of the manga it's based off of ^^

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I'm glad you like it! Enjoy watching the series on Netflix. :)

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I love this show thank you!

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Arigato for this. I love watching the Midnight Diner and love all the food he makes and the stories

[@jcjag5406]

Thanks for the recipe. Made it for dinner last night and watched the tonteki episode of midnight diner. Family liked it so much they wanted it again tonight. Very easy and fast. ありがとうございます。

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Hi JC! I'm so happy to hear you tried this recipe and your family enjoyed it. Thank you for your kind feedback! xo . ありがとう！！

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Thank you for share the recipes of this wonderful show Midnight diner..the best in Netflix

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Thank you so much for doing this recipe so quickly! It looks so tasty. I will give it a try and hashtag on Instagram.

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I look forward to seeing your creation, Deborah! xoxo

[@sasentaiko]

This was perfect! Wilted in some baby bokchoy at the end, rather than doing the cabbage salad. It came out as good as the satisfying bentos I get from Japanese markets in LA. I LOVED the moist crust and super flavorful onion sauce. I can’t believe how easy this is, and how well it works as a late dinner. I didn’t even start cooking this until 1am, and usually I feel bad about not cooking earlier. But this video lets me know that I’m not alone in my night-owl dinner habits, and I am so happy to learn this recipe from you, Nami!

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So quick and delicious ! Thanks Nami !!

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Thank you Juan!

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Nice vid. Watched that episode last night so checked KZbin for a recipe. Going to try it for dinner tonight.

[@glosh100]

Hi! I love Midnight Diner, thanks for the recipe was delicious!!!

[@justonecookbook]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@mindysmom6132]

I love the Midnight Diner series! I love pork chops more than any other type of meat. This Tonteki recipe looks delicious! Thank you!

[@justonecookbook]

This is super easy to make, yet surprisingly delicious! Hope you give it a try!

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I cannot wait to make this!!!

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I would like this for dinner

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今度作ってみます！！

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Nami -san, please do moreee....ありがとう😊

[@skydiver6008]

Hi Nami, tried this today. Yummy ! Pls share more recipes from Midnight Diners, Thanks !

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That looks so delicious!..thanks for sharing..

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Thank you for watching! :)

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I made this for lunch today! So easy, so quick and so delicious!!

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I'm so glad you liked it! Thank you for trying this recipe and writing your kind feedback!

[@skabis1]

Delicious recipe and easy to make

[@skabis1]

I made this with chicken. Excellent

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Thank you so much for this recipe, Nami-san!

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+ratmmjg thank you for watching ❤

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I'll definitely make it this week! Thank you! I also enjoy watching shiya shokudo :)

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Thank you Mihoko! Hope you enjoy this dish! :)

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I love japanese food, thank you

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Looks easy, fast, and delicious. Can't wait to try it! 😋

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Hope you enjoy! :)

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Really enjoyed it! Please keep it up.

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Thank you for your support Don! :)

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nice cooking.. thanks

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Thank you so much Nami! Just made this tonight & it's delicious! ❤️

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+china33ful Yay!! Thank you for trying this recipe already!!! 😍🙌👍

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This is soooooo good! And what a great combination with the salad (I went with a sesame ginger dressing). New subscriber 😁

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this looks delicious! and so simple to prepare, too.

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Hai!!! I love that show on Netflix.

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Happy to hear you liked the show too! :)

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Ooh, this looks so good! Maybe I can try making seitan teki. Thanks for your recipes, Nami-san!

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Very enjoyable video. Thank you!

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Thank you Brett!

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Just saw the episode , and came here on KZbin to find the recipe for it . Thank you

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You are right. This is going to be a go to meal. My boyfriend loved it. So easy and tasty.

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I'm so happy to hear that. Thanks for your feedback!

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Will give this a go for sure

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Hope you enjoy this recipe, Linda!

[@tonesofhome83]

I just finished watching 3 episodes of midnight diner and I have to say, there is something about your culture that is so enticing, simple, magical and real. Thanks for sharing these receipes, will try them out. BTW, is there really a midnight diner in the shinjuku district? Hoping u give tips on where to find it. Cheers from Manila! :)

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That restaurant is made up but there are a lot of those small restaurants for drinking and eating small dishes. :)

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Wow its too amazing well done I would like to learn for you

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It looks really good

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[@xinloveadler]

先日 トンテキが作って成功になりました!!ナミさん このレシピをありがとうございます ちなみに 深夜食堂というドラマが大好きなんです😄

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嬉しいです！作ってみてくてれありがとう！私もドラマ大好きです。フォローありがとうございます！

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looks tasty

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This is a wonderful recipe, Nami. You always manage to make your food look so mouth-watering. I will be going to Japan in August for the first time. I will have a chance to sample the wonderful meals that so many have tried before. Is there a any particular restaurant or place that sells food you can recommend to me? Once again, thank you for sharing yet another wonderful recipe. ありがとうございました。

[@justonecookbook]

Thank you for your kind words, Jerry! You'll have a great time in Japan. August can be a bit too hot and humid but I hope you enjoy your trip, trying out new foods! I can't wait to hear about your story when you come back. :)

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Been looking on how to make this. When my new stove comes in, I might make this the first thing I cook on it.

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Delicious, Nami-san. Thank you! First time using ponzu - won't be the last!

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Yay! Ponzu is so delicious. Use it for dipping sauce, dressing, and more! Find recipes using ponzu here: www.justonecookbook.com/?s=ponzu

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Arigato for watching my video! Hope you enjoy!

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I just found Midnight Diner on Netflix and am enjoying the show lots. Would love to see the full how-to on the dish made in the opening of the show if you could. These videos are amazing and I'm definitely coming back for more, but for now this made me hungry I'm going to do some cooking. Yummy!

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All the recipes that I've shared so far from the show are listed here: www.justonecookbook.com/recipe-index/featured/midnight-diner-series/

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Just One Cookbook those are awesome. Thank you for more of your delicious work. In this video you asked us to leave ideas for future videos. To that end the dish I'm referring to is actually pictured in the opening of the show.

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Oishii desu ne! Can we use Ponzu Shoyu instead? ありがとうございます!

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[@sophie3howl]

It’s so easy to make! Thanks for sharing. Btw I cannot eat pork, what would be the best substitute for this? Chicken or lamb, which one do you think is better for no-pork tonteki? Thanks!

[@justonecookbook]

Probably chicken? Hope you enjoy!

[@DEASGame]

Could it be cooked the same way but, by replacing the pork with beef or chicken or maybe even fish? If so, does it also change the name of the dish? Thank you for your hard work. Have a nice day/night.

[@justonecookbook]

Yes, other protein option is okay too. Tonteki's Ton means pork (like Tonkatsu) and Teki comes from Steak, so the name will be different. :)

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Please show how to make homemade furikake. Thank you.

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Here you go: www.justonecookbook.com/how_to/homemade-furikake-rice-seasonings/

[@danachinn2054]

I've tried this a couple times, but I can't get the pork to lay flat!! I don't quite understand how to make the slits in the pork. Also, is the texture supposed to be more crispy? or is the flour meant to make the sauce adhere better to the pork? Thank you~~ it's still delicious.

[@justonecookbook]

Hi Dana! I'm not sure if you have checked my site, but I explained a little more details for that process (Make a couple of slits on the connective tissue between meat and fat on both sides of the meat. Red meat and fat have different elasticity, and when they are cooked, they will shrink and expand at different rates. These slits allow the pork loin chops to stay nice and flat when being cooked and prevent it from curling up.) www.justonecookbook.com/tonteki/

[@danachinn2054]

I did, but I'm still not quite sure exactly where to place the cuts, or how deep to make them. Do you have it any more clearly on another recipe?

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Do you think this helps? www.justonecookbook.com/tonkatsu/

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Hi, does anyone know the music track? I find it super relaxing and it makes me feel at ease :)

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nhìn hấp dẫn đấy (oishi) cho tôi công thức (🍅 tomato sauce) của món ăn cảm ơn

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I only have ground pork. Can I make this with it?

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Will it still taste good if I don't add sake??

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lol, I like that engraving on the knife, is that a kikuichi Swedish nickle damacus chef knife?

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Thank you. :D Yes, it is.

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How do you like it? I'm thinking of getting one myself.

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このビデオ、日本語だけのバージョンありますか？出来れば、日本語で見たいのですが...

[@richardjensen3117]

When I was in Japan they always served a dressing for the shredded cabbage, can you do a recipe for that?

[@justonecookbook]

Sesame Dressing (www.justonecookbook.com/sesame-dressing/) or Wafu Dressing (www.justonecookbook.com/wafu-dressing-japanese-salad-dressing/), maybe?

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Just One Cookbook Nami, what about the dressing that is made of grated ginger?

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Carrot ginger dressing? www.justonecookbook.com/carrot-ginger-dressing/

[@richardjensen3117]

When I was in Yokohama and Fujisawa all the TonKatsu restaurants served shredded cabbage and the tables all had squeeze bottles with a thick creamy dressing that was so good. I still dream about it some times but have never been able to find it anywhere else.

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do you mean tonkatsu sauce? it was to be mixed with ground toasted sesame seeds. I loved that so much in Yonazawa

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What can we use as substitute of sake?

[@katskusinatwenty9044]

I watched all 3 Shinya Shokudo live action adaptations ( I didn't like the movie very much tho). Mainly because I'm a fan of midnight eating and Kaoru Kobayashi. Which reminds me Nami-san, have you seen Kodoku no Gurume? I think you'll love it.

[@justonecookbook]

Yeah, I watched too! I'll work on recipes while waiting for Season 2 in Netflix. :)

[@aileenchua3619]

i dont hve ponzu, what is the replacement for this ingredient

[@stingraytingvideo]

Is there a substitute for the ponzu that will give a similar taste? thanks!

[@justonecookbook]

The very quick sub is soy sauce + lemon. But it's not very authentic taste. I have ponzu recipe if you want to spend a little more time... www.justonecookbook.com/how_to/ponzu-sauce/

[@stingraytingvideo]

thanks!

[@sierraandcali9589]

How is this recipe different from tonkatsu? The sauce?

[@ericagarcia742]

I subbed 😍😍

[@betsyperez3439]

hi there can I do this with chicken or fish like tilapia??

[@justonecookbook]

I think they will work, maybe fish absorbs flavors more. :)

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Arigato 👍👍👍🇯🇵

[@mannelshah]

if you want to replace the pork with any other meat,what would it be?

[@justonecookbook]

I'd like fish or maybe chicken?

[@notredame3727]

Are you using dark soy sauce or light soy sauce?

[@justonecookbook]

Japanese doesn’t have light or dark... just regular soy sauce

[@bueso1974]

Hello , what is ponzu sauce? Thank you

[@justonecookbook]

Hi Ana! Here it is: www.justonecookbook.com/how_to/ponzu-sauce/

[@sriwahjoenie]

What is ponzu?

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Hi how can I substitute sake to make it Halal version? 😊😊

[@sd99944]

Anindya Sylva you can probably just leave it out, it won't have the exact same taste but should still taste good

[@kobutorimom]

I agree. Shouldn't be a big deal. Sake helps to reduce meaty scent. I would use grated ginger or some kind of citrus juice for this purpose. She uses grated onion which is also a good idea. Try to use water/dashi broth instead if you worry about ratio of the liquid.

[@AnindyaSylva]

Yeay i just made without sake and chicken version..really2 good

[@justonecookbook]

Sorry for my late response. Yeah you can leave it out, or sub with water (to dilute just like sake did too). I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Anindya! Thank you for responding for me everyone! xoxo

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+Anindya Sylva Be careful, I think ponzu sauce contains mirin which is also alcoholic.

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Could you tell me the name of the Japanese movie that you watched on Net flix like to see.

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+Diulza Santos Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories

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thank you

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Mw ta renmen zanmiw

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Can change pork to chicken?

[@justonecookbook]

Sure, the flavor will work well. :)

[@saefulmunief5316]

***** OK. Thank you. ^^

[@minnlwinzaw]

Tonteki! Should I serve with rice? Btw, I am sure Shiori'll love it. :-)

[@justonecookbook]

Yes, we serve with rice and miso soup. :) Yes, she loves this dish!

[@minnlwinzaw]

Wow! With miso soup? Fantastic! Thanks a lot, Nami!

[@marieg2g]

Have not seen your cooking for a long time. What is ponzu? I thought is soy sauce

[@justonecookbook]

I post more recipes on my blog www.justonecookbook.com (please subscribe so you won't miss it). :) Ponzu is basically citrus soy sauce. www.justonecookbook.com/how_to/ponzu-sauce/

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Thank you. I used to see your work in FB. I guess I need to subscribe to your blog for latest update

[@really9781]

Made tonteki with this recipe, the sauce was pretty salty so I adjust with sugar and taste better for me :) Thank you for this easy recipe!

[@justonecookbook]

Thanks for trying the recipe! Each ponzu brand is different (I use imported Japanese brand of ponzu), so I'm glad you adjusted. Also cooking for long time will concentrate the flavor (evaporate the water), so we must include that in mind. Thank you for your feedback! xoxo

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Sushi and sasimi

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Now i need to check how to make Ponzu 🙄😏

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Can i buy ponzu in a bottle?

[@justonecookbook]

Yes. :) www.justonecookbook.com/pantry_items/ponzu/

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I just finished watching this episode. Thanks for sharing it :) do the other food also, specially the tan-men 😊

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I love how I watch this after watching a episode of shokugeku no soma a.k.a. Food wars

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+Potatoe Gemes 😊

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I don't eat red meat, I only eat white meat. Asking for more white meat recipes especially for fish.

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Any vegetarian/vegan recipes?

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I categorized in here: www.justonecookbook.com/recipes/?fwp_health_diet=vegetarian

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Thank you; will take a closer look.

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