A Simple Japanese Meal From Her Mother

Yoshiko prepares a traditional Japanese home dish called Nikujaga — a simple stew made with potatoes, onions, vegetables, and thinly sliced meat simmered in soy sauce, mirin, and sake. This comforting dish has been cooked in Japanese homes for generations. It is nourishing, simple, and full of gentle flavor. In this video Yoshiko shows her own home-style version, the way she learned to cook it growing up. Nikujaga is one of those meals that reminds many Japanese people of family cooking and childhood memories. Thank you for joining us in our kitchen here in Tokyo. Michael & Yoshiko @livelonghealthy100 Please subscribe and leave a comment — we always enjoy hearing from you. Some of the tools and foods we use in our videos: 🟢 Japanese Kitchen Essentials Mortar & Pestle: https://amzn.to/3OXMQ9g Wooden Sushi Rice Bowl: https://amzn.to/48ozJoa Wooden Ginger Grater: https://amzn.to/48ozJoa Noren Washi Tea Canister: https://amzn.to/48ozJoa 🟢 Healthy Japanese Ingredients Wakame Seaweed: https://amzn.to/48ozJoa Japanese Chilli Pepper: https://amzn.to/48ozJoa 🟢 Books We Recommend The Okinawa Program: https://amzn.to/4vRQTV6 The Blue Zones: https://amzn.to/4tHXkZx Japanese Foods That Heal: https://amzn.to/3Oswohc (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting our channel.)