Japanese Tempura Soba

Welcome to my vlog channel. This time I made tempura soba & nori tempura and asked my wife to judge. Use code "YOSHIZUKI" to get $5 off your first Sakuraco box team.sakura.co... and experience Japan from the comfort of your own home!
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【Ingredients (serves 2-3)】
ーbatterー
90g flour
180ml water
1 egg yolk
ーtempuraー
canola oil for deepfrying
shrimp
okra
anything you like
►Music by Epidemic Sound (goo.gl/wiYvVq)

[@JunYoshizuki]

Welcome to my vlog channel. This time I made tempura soba & nori tempura and asked my wife to judge. Use code "YOSHIZUKI" to get $5 off your first Sakuraco box team.sakura.co/junyoshizuki-SC2312 and experience Japan from the comfort of your own home!

[@artistlovepeace]

I still love Poki.

[@marc1]

The beans are simply called green beans.

[@ODST_Republic]

​@@marc1indeed they are, the beans of green

[@critterwriter]

Happy new year to you and Rachel and your cat family !

[@akiramen9535]

I've just heard recent earthquake in Japan..hopefully, all in safe condition. Big ❤ from Malaysia.

[@w0rmg0rl]

Jun: what are your sins and desires as cats? Poki: screm. eat trash. Nagi: pride.

[@maricarlareyes1468]

While Haku: Chilling~

[@AdrenalStorm]

Pichi: Poki ~~❤❤❤

[@sharlharmakhis280]

Jun: What are your sins and desires as cats? cats: Crimes. And also food.

[@JaySay]

​@@maricarlareyes1468I was just gonna say!😂 Haku - Sloth

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Does ruining the humans' decor count as a sin?

[@LaNoir.]

People need to keep in mind that he is comparing his food to artisans that did nothing else but to cultivate the taste of this one product their entire life, so a 5/10 is probably the highest someone could reach first try

[@jackie788]

hope you guys are okay

[@taro-matcha]

Waiting for that cool drone shots intro and Jun being the protagonist!

[@cha_wanya]

I just made the tempura soba but my shrimps weren’t quite crispy. I will try again with your recipe and technique, thank you!

[@wowkonokono5964]

My first time being so early

[@bub725]

good video!

[@richelleg225]

Poki's sins are gluttony for food, and stealing everyone else's food! 😂 We love you Poki! Happy New Year!

[@sharlharmakhis280]

And biting. Don't forget biting.

[@henlofrendo]

Jun:” 108 sounds a lot” Poki: *bites Jun’s finger* “109.”

[@jerrylepoppin]

We call them green beans in English. Which isn't an especially useful term for differentiating them from beans you eat individually, but it is what it is. Great video :)

[@BR-jt6ny]

I think you can also call them string beans, which is more descriptive.

[@carzxth]

Or french beans

[@jerrylepoppin]

For some reason I feel like string beans is a bit more popular in America, the main place I hear them called that is on videos, tv, etc. Also apparently most beans these days don't have strings any more... And I almost never hear French beans, I wonder if that's also semi regional. I'm sure the french don't call them french beans, hehe.

[@casparnguyen4939]

Yes, string beans is what I usually see in the Northeast. Rather than French beans, I may see "haricots verde" instead, which just seems like green beans in French...

[@carzxth]

Its more british english if anything. Which makes sense because im European and they teach us british rather than american English

[@ohw5306]

Never thought ill see Rachel learning from their cats and begging for food like them 😂😂😂 She even puts her head on the table and hand paw tab like them is so cute

[@bernardblack7870]

The Many Sins of Poki the Cat is a manga I would gladly read.

[@sirBrouwer]

That crunchy tempura was something else. I could almost feel that sound.

[@86fifty]

11:40 - awww, hahaha, Rachel laying her chin on the counter, channeling her inner Poki, about to strike and grab more food when Jun looks away! LOLOL

[@thhseeking]

She matched that ginger floof sitting on the right :P

[@Razzlewolfflight]

Jun’s English has gotten amazing. He even uses English colloquialisms at this point.

[@Absintheinfevor]

"Tastes of sins." The *only* way I will be referring to delicious food from now on.

[@robingrimm3443]

4:27 those are usually called green beans! Oddly exact naming lol. Sometimes they’re also called string beans or snap beans, although those are technically different plants

[@juic3anyone]

oh we call those runner beans cause the plant will "run" up anything you put it near haha

[@willowpiano24]

The soba looks delicious, and I love how honest Rachel is every time! Happy (early) new year! ⭐I haven't been watching your channels for the longest time (2 years basically) but I love your cooking, diy and cat content🐈 Best wishes to you, Rachel and the cats for 2024!

[@LaVidaMetal]

A happy new year to you and Rachel and the kitties as well. I am grateful for all your content you shared with us in 2023! May your 2024 be a good year, i am looking forward to what you have planned for us 🫶🏻

[@chrisbfmv7389]

I hope you guys are ok. Our thoughts and prayers are for all of Japan. Stay safe.

[@gelliebellie832]

Rachel and Jun were the first thing I thought of when I heard about the 1/1/24 earthquake! I hope they’re doing alright.

[@janprudente6429]

Haku sitting on top of the vent and seeing his little paws in the beginning of the video cracked me up haha

[@harshitawattal]

i have been watching you and rachel since 2015, and its heartwarming how far you've both come. i still watch old videos, such a comfort channel for me and hundreds of people who watch you guys, a very happy new year💞

[@kuronyaa-san]

I like the plushie you have sitting on top of the kitchen hood. :3 Oh wait. It's Haku.

[@kasugaifox8571]

Happy New Year! Green beans, I believe, are what they are. Yummy if roasted in the oven. Although tempura is also very good too.

[@slightly_rotten]

more of a string bean, but yeah :D

[@kasugaifox8571]

@slightly_rotten Thank you. 😊

[@pisssoakedbombas]

string bean or green bean. Cause some string beans are yellow which kind of makes them no longer "green beans"

[@YamiYaiba]

At least in the American southeast, those would just be called green beans.

[@angelad7445]

I like to air fry them and the sprinkle them in grated Parmesan cheese

[@milicamilic7433]

Poki definitely has some desires related to shrimp

[@brianshipley328]

Poki biggest sin is gluttony

[@Brainspoil]

I really like these videos where you makes something from the Sakura box and compare. It makes the add fun and also shows how incredible talented the snacks makers of Japan are. When someone with Jun's cooking skillz, still have some way to go before reaching the masters of the craft it highlights the quality of the products in that box.

[@RamenNoodle1985]

We most imaginatively call those green beens in the NE US 😂 Happy New Year, and that's what you get for taunting Poki 🎉🎉🎉

[@FlorenceFox]

String beans is also pretty common.

[@crazyb135]

This makes me so happy to see poki with lil scarf omg my heart is melting from the cuteness lol also this food looks ssuuppeerr tasty 😮

[@ladyflimflam]

Those are green beans, Jun.

[@DoktorTaiko]

I always understood "butter" instead of "batter" and thought: well that's not the tempura coating I remember, but I'll trust you man on the Internet :D My bane of existence with the English language as a foreigner is "bet","bed"',bat","bad" btw. My American wife always laughs when I mess those up :D

[@Satopi3104]

Nah, I am a native English speaker and thought he said butter too. You’re good 😂

[@kellymarie050991]

I hope that you are all okay after that Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan (I know it may not have been near you but I worry). I know this may be a silly question to ask especially publicly but do you have any charities people can donate to for events like these? Praying for you all. 🙏

[@xane3767]

How can _tempura_ be a sin, it's literally got heaven in it? If you don't get it: In Japanese, _tempura_ starts with the character 天 _ten_ (meaning "heaven"). Extra fun fact, apps like Google Lens are bad at blending _katakana_ with _kanji_ so you get a menu that says チーズ天 (_chīzu ten_ / cheese tempura) translated as "cheese heaven". And if you're making tempura at home following Jun's instructions, save all the little fried batter bits you scoop out! Those are called _tenkasu_ ("tempura nothing") and they're used as extra topping for tempura soba and udon, or on their own as _tanuki_ udon/soba. Why _tanuki?_ Well, they're trickster spirits, and they've become associated with slacking off at work or business owners who cut corners. Tom Nook might be one of the most famous _tanuki_ in media outside Japan - just imagine him in his little shop, selling "tempura udon" with only _tenkasu_ and you've basically got the idea!

[@Orion-ih5xl]

Why is the tofu udon called kitsune udon?

[@xane3767]

@@Orion-ih5xl The fried tofu skins in _kitsune udon_ are the same ones used as wrappings for _inari_ sushi (those tofu pouches stuffed with sushi rice). The sushi is named after the harvest deity Inari, who has foxes (the Japanese word is _kitsune_ ) as messengers! That association led to the idea that foxes love tofu, and specifically fried tofu skins, so now dishes topped with tofu skins are often called the _kitsune_ version.

[@Orion-ih5xl]

@@xane3767 thats so cool, thank you

[@darkhawk155]

11:37 Me: "Oh, Nagi has joined us on the table.... no, wait, that's Rachel." XD

[@kshitpostube]

I hope your family & the cats are safe from the earthquake

[@111scone]

Our southern tradition, as a first meal of the new year, Collard greens, which is supposed to be money, black-eyed peas which represents common sense, Pork or ham, which is considered a sign of prosperity in some cultures because pigs root forward. Cornbread, which might symbolize gold and is essential with black-eyed peas and greens. Prosperity and health to you and Rachel in the coming years.

[@Lillyluri]

I'm so impressed that Poki can remain in the kitchen these days.

[@duchessofst.andrew7210]

HNY Guys. Are you OK after this earthquake on Jan 1st ??

[@alyson8990]

Love the detailed cooking tips for the preparation on the shrimp and vegetables. ❤

[@ExtravagantSteak]

I misread as "tempura soda", and waited for 8 whole minutes for the soda part ...

[@willmariegirona2911]

Happy New Year guys. I hope you're safe and didn't suffer much damage. Praying for everyone in Japan 🙏🏻 ❤.

[@Watoosi13]

My cat’s name is Soba Noodles!! Maybe I should share with her this year 😊

[@mysteriogaming478]

I don’t know if it’s just me but watching the cats while Jun is cook it’s just so relaxing and satisfying

[@MrsBrit1]

Poki always screams at the best times! 😂 Love him!💗

[@moda78z]

Who’s here for the cats? 👋😆

[@therussianprincess7036]

Just what I need to relax before work ❤ thank you Jun for always making the days brighter!

[@Laura_Darkspear]

Have a happy new year Rachel, Jun, & the kitties! 🎉😺😸😼😽

[@Dovakween]

Those beans you eat whole are simply just called “green beans” in English haha it’s simple but effective

[@cathyt.5112]

Happy 🎉 New Year🎉 May 2024 be a grand year for you both and your adorable cats! Greetings from Northern Idaho USA ❤

[@86fifty]

"It tastes of sins... But it tastes great!" BWAAHAHAHA, that was hilarious

[@cherylbrackett265]

I'm very impressed with your chief and teaching skills. You gave us great advice regarding the shrimp, batter, okara, and oil. Thank you for sharing. Happy New Year. I hope you and your family are safe after the earthquake.

[@MaxBassanetti]

4:29 Hello, in Italian they are called "Fagiolini" in the dialect of my city, Piacenza, we call them "fasuleì". "Fagiolini" derive "Fagioli", in fact "Fagiolini" could be translated into mini beans

[@m.thompson3919]

I think it's fair to say cats commit at least 3 of the seven deadly sins daily: Greed, sloth, and pride. 😂

[@nicolesmith1387]

I hope you, Rachel, and the kitties are okay and safe❤!!

[@danielhawley2504]

Those beans you eat in their entirety are called "green beans". Not very creative, but it gets the job done

[@iisavahiyou4678]

I love how over the years, Jun has evolved to speak exactly like Rachel 😭🤣💖

[@destructioniscreation]

I love soba! I'm in Okinawa right now and I'm so excited to try soki soba - I hear it's a lot like udon moreso than regular soba. Thanks for the video as always Jun! Looks delicious.

[@The-Grey-Queen]

poki is such a handsome boy

[@jennapost8001]

I’m praying you and the kitties are safe 😢❤

[@DaveLopez575]

Hope all is well there after the situation that’s unfolding in Japan. 気をつけてお願いします🙏🏼

[@Dessamator]

Do you have a video about making homemade soba noodles? We don't really have a good market where I live. So at best I'd only be able to get dry noodles. I also want to say I enjoy your videos so much! You explain things so well, and we can also learn things about the history of the food. I'm such a nerd, so I enjoy this (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)⁠❤ Thank you! Happy New Year, everyone (⁠ ⁠◜⁠‿⁠◝⁠ ⁠)⁠♡

[@paradeoflaughter]

Now I want shrimp tempura 😂

[@AuroraRoseTOG]

"What are your sins and desires as a cat? Sleep, and be lazy?" Haku: "Yea--" Poki: "Murder."

[@ComplacentOtter]

If the shrimp tempura tastes of sins then the ease of the soba noodles breaking should demonstrate a clean break from these sins of the past year? Have a great new year!

[@JelloPuddingFood]

Poki chomping on Jun's finger made me laugh out loud!

[@nikicooper4792]

Poki steals my heart every time!

[@vickenator]

Thinking of you guys and hope you and your friends are all okay after the earthquake. Not the way you want to start the new year!

[@safaiaryu12]

Those beans are called green beans or string beans! I used to eat them fresh off the vine in my mom's garden when I was little. ❤ She complained that none of them ever made it inside because I'd eat them all! Sorry to be a nerd, but you said the priests ring the bells 108 times to represent sins and desires - I went "whoa, like Spiritomb!" The Pokémon Spiritomb is supposedly made from 108 souls. Nori tempura sounds AMAZING, I want to try that!

[@tavdy79]

In the UK we call those French beans. I've only ever seen the green ones in the shops, however you can also get varieties with purple, yellow, or white pods, which are better for growing at home because they're easier to spot amid the leaves. They're very easy to grow.

[@AngeliqueNade]

11:39 Rachel looking like an excited child ready to eat 😂 Happy New Year to Jun, Rachel and the cats!

[@AmaiNeiko]

Poki is soooo cute! I love his little meows throughout the video letting us know he's still there. ❤😊 Amazing food Jun! Fantastic crunch!

[@水海-c3k]

年末にJunさんの動画を見れて嬉しいです。Junさんの作る天麩羅いつみてもおいしそうすぎます🤣

[@Heymrk]

Prior to the Gregorgian Calendar being adopted in Japan, what was New Year's? Did Japan move their celebration to coincide with western celebrations or was it always around that time anyway? EDIT: Those beans are called mangetout.

[@norainnoflowers1551]

it’s been AGES since yt recommended me this channel, I can already feel the urge to go on video binge, I love the vibe, the kitties, and the cooking!!! ❤️

[@mypal1990]

Not even ten seconds and the food vacuum named poki meows to acknowledge him!

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

Happy New Years to you, Rachel, and the furbabies! 😂🎉🎉

[@originalkingdomhearts]

Once day Rachel will give Jun that 10!

[@rach-meister4527]

That crunch! It sounds delicious

[@rainblue4789]

love the honesty of the food critiques id be the worst food critic, if something doesn't make me feel ill or question life choices, it's a 9/10

[@DeliaLee8]

What a fun, educational and adorable video! Thanks for sharing! Happy New Year! PS - now I am REALLY hungry for tempura and soba :)

[@damascus21]

Hey jun, hope you and Rachel are okay

[@lilacrimosa]

よくできました、葦月さま、美味しそう！良いお年を！ (Hope I wrote that correctly ^^')

[@RavenStorm1031]

We call them green beans LOL

[@adde9506]

The nori snacks will be less greasy if you fry them at a hotter temperature. They will cook faster giving them less time to absorb the oil. If you want to add vinegar, I would put it right in the batter. I would also call you wise to simply buy them, but when there's left over batter... and nori... why not?

[@zer0nix]

Wow, I've never seen that fry technique before! I guess you just make the crunchies separately and bind it with more batter, or does it stick to the shrimp by itself if you gather it up?

[@alanlsavoy]

Thank you for sharing all the techniques.

[@missjoshemmett]

Happy New Year to Rachel and Jun! The shrimp looked (and sounded) so delicious. I have never seen a shrimp not curled unless it is butterfly shrimp, like I had tonight!

[@SKPrince1]

I feel like the style and presentation for this video is markedly different compared to your other videos. I really like it!

[@Waywren]

I should really not watch these before lunch! I always get so hungry. XD they look beautiful, and the shrimp tempura ESPECIALLY was just so gorgeous. And I'd still want to eat your nori-ten, even if it's not as good as the sakurako kind.

[@annesophieg-n]

this looks soooo yummy! and poki cracks me up 😂 thank you for another amazing video!!

[@SpoonDono]

Jun: MmmMMMM! Poki: MEOW 😾

[@springtales7106]

4:26 as far as i know, any american calls those "green beans". Creative name i know 😂

[@VomicaEmanio]

Twice I've adopted older cats, both times a pair who's families couldn't keep them any longer. Both times, one of the cats was a glutton. Both of these gluttons have shown themselves to be *obsessed* with shrimp!! I could not, and can not, shell shrimp without them trying to climb up to steal some XD

[@l0v3ly.gh0sty]

it's a good day when jun uploads! hope you and rachel have a wonderful new years!!

[@Annie-ex3ge]

Poki has 108 sins and desires, I'm sure 😂😂

[@stacyscooby8488]

amazing yummy happy new Year to you and Rachel and your Lovely family .

[@jimwoodworth9130]

Thanks Rachel and Jun and Sakuraco. Happy New Year!

[@こねここねこ-w4z]

卵黄のみを冷水で溶き、卵水作り、ザックリ薄力粉を混ぜる‼️ この方法を実戦している方、久々に観て驚きました😊　最近は天ぷら粉を使用してるプロもいますし、そうでなくとも全卵使用する方も多いので💦

[@Bug_doodles]

Ah man, I needed this. Relaxing making noodle content for the new year, it’s gonna be better this year