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Japanese Food for Kids : 8
Menu:
– Japanese egg sandwich [Recipe]
– Mini Onigiri [Recipe]
– Soup with pasta and veggies [Recipe]
– Banana
– Yogurt with blueberry and orange jam
Behind the scenes:
This meal is perfect for food lovers who want to enjoy both sandwiches and rice balls in small portions. It’s also designed with overall nutritional balance in mind, featuring a vegetable-packed soup and vitamin-rich additions like fruit and yogurt.
Note : This recipe was first submitted on Jan 26, 2021, and resubmitted on May 21, 2025, to reflect additional information.
Japanese Food for Kids : 7
Menu:
– Miso soup with spinach, daikon and tofu [Recipe]
– Onigiri [Recipe]
– Karaage (Fried chicken) [Recipe]
– Fried potato
– Grilled salmon
– Cherry tomato
– Japanese omelette with hijiki [Recipe]
– Cheese and edamame
Behind the scenes:
This menu features rice balls as the main item, with both fish and meat as main dishes, and a well-balanced selection of side dishes including eggs and vegetables. Except for the miso soup, everything can be packed directly into a lunch box.
Note : This recipe was first submitted on July 7, 2021, and resubmitted on May 14, 2025, to reflect additional information.
Recipe : Bean Sprout and Cucumber Salad with Yukari
This Bean Sprout & Cucumber Yukari Salad is the perfect side dish to brighten up any meal!
With crisp cucumbers, crunchy bean sprouts, and the unique flavor of Yukari (shiso flakes), it’s a simple yet flavorful bite. Quick, healthy, and full of that perfect umami flavor — you’ll want to make this over and over.
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Recipe : Grilled Yellowtail with Garlic Soy Sauce
Grilled Yellowtail with Garlic Soy Sauce is a flavorful dish featuring rich, fatty yellowtail finished with a savory garlic and soy-based sauce. Its sweet and salty taste pairs perfectly with steamed rice, making it ideal as a main dish or even as an appetizer. The aroma of garlic and the umami-rich glaze are sure to whet your appetite. It goes especially well with sides like grated daikon radish or boiled spinach in light soy broth.
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Japanese Home Meals : 5
Menu:
– Miso soup with wakame, silken tofu and shimeji mushrooms [Recipe]
– Japanese rice [Recipe]
– Grilled yellowtail with garlic soy sauce [Recipe]
– Cucumber and bean sprouts salad
– Simmered butterbur
Paired tea:
– YUCa’s Tea : Tosa-Cha
Japanese Food for Kids : 6
Menu:
– Miso soup with tofu, daikon and spinach [Recipe]
– Onigiri [Recipe]
– Tofu steak [Recipe]
– Tofu salad with carrot, spinach, konnyaku and shiitake mushroom [Recipe]
– Stir-fry burdock and carrot [Recipe]
– Japanese omelette [Recipe]
– Strawberry
Behind the scenes:
This menu is inspired by a traditional Japanese breakfast. It includes miso soup and rice, served in the form of onigiri (rice balls) to make it easier for children to eat. The side dishes are tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet), tofu steak, and a tofu salad made by blending tofu into a paste and mixing it with boiled vegetables. For dietary fiber intake, kinpira made with burdock root and carrots was prepared. For dessert, strawberries—children’s favorite—were chosen to provide a good source of vitamins.
Note : This recipe was first submitted on April 6, 2021, and resubmitted on May 1, 2025, to reflect additional information.
Japanese Food for Kids : 5
Menu:
– Tuna sandwich [Recipe]
– Japanese egg sandwich [Recipe]
– Veggie soup with onion, broccoli, carrot and sausage [Recipe]
– Anpanman-shape fried potato
– Yogurt with apple
Behind the scenes:
This meal is something I made when my daughter was still little (around 2 years old?). I made tuna mayo and egg salad sandwiches as the main dish so she could eat with her hands. On the side, I added Anpanman-shaped French fries, which she loved at the time. Since I felt the meal needed more vegetables, I included a pasta soup with finely chopped broccoli, carrots, and sausage. For dessert, I topped it off with diced apples to help her get some vitamins!
Note : This recipe was first submitted on February 16, 2021, and resubmitted on April 24, 2025, to reflect additional information.
Japanese Home Meals : 4
Menu:
– Miso soup with wakame, fried tofu, silken tofu and eggplant [Recipe]
– Japanese rice with homemade furikake [Recipe]
– Grilled cod fish with butter and soy sauce [Recipe]
– Goma-ae with broccoli [Recipe]
– Natto
Paired tea:
– YUCa’s Tea : Chiran Cha
Recipe : Grilled cod fish with butter and soy sauce
When you feel like eating fish but don’t know how to cook it, this is an easy recipe for you! You can try Teriyaki sauce that I introduced in my previous recipe, but this sauce is much easier. Yes, it’s just butter and soy sauce. This is one of the easiest, most simple and yummy sauces that I recommend.
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Japanese Food for Kids : 4
Menu:
– Tamago sandwich [Recipe]
– Karaage fried chicken [Recipe]
– Japanese egg drop soup [Recipe]
– Tuna salad with spinach and carrot
– Banana
– Yogurt with blueberry
Behind the scenes:
This time, I created a menu focused on protein. The main dish is a sandwich filled with plenty of eggs, commonly known as a tamago sandwich. Since I thought the main dish alone might not be filling enough, I added a banana on the side. For the soup, I made a Japanese-style egg drop soup by adding beaten eggs to a vegetable-based broth.
The main protein dish is karaage—bite-sized pieces of chicken thigh, deep-fried to perfection. As a side dish, I included a tuna salad, which is another great source of protein from fish. For dessert, I chose yogurt topped with blueberry jam to provide some vitamins as well. Enjoy the meal!
Note : This recipe was first submitted on January 5, 2021, and resubmitted on April 17, 2025, to reflect additional information.
