Slippery Nameko Mushroom Miso Soup

One of my favorite miso soups is nameko, tofu and wakame. Nameko mushrooms are famous for their slippery, slimy texture and earthy taste.

Octopus Salad

This simple dish of octopus, wakame and cucumbers marinated in a miso and vinegar dressing.

Healthful Side Dishes

Three quick and easy side dishes that make their way into Shinji-san's bento. On top is kiriboshi daikon, or dried daikon simmered with carrots and abura-age (thin, deep-fried tofu).

In the middle is kinpira gobo. Quick stir-fried gobo and carrots in a sweet soy sauce.

On the bottom is hijiki, carrots and abura-age simmered until tender. Hijiki is rich in iron, calcium and fiber.

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Yamamoto Noriten

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