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Thank you for stopping by! ☺︎ See you next week!　Naoko Be sure to watch the video in 4K quality! 📸 　—VIDEO MEMO🏷️— 📍Savory Oatmeal | 1 serving *Olive oil: 1 tsp *Rolled oats: 1/4 cup (approx. 40g) *Water: 180ml *Salt: a pinch *Black pepper: a dash Toppings (optional) Soft-boiled egg: 1 Sautéed spinach Avocado Lemon Sriracha sauce 📝 1. Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan, then add the rolled oats and garlic and sauté briefly. 2. Add the water and salt and bring to a boil. 3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Top with your choice of toppings and serve. 📍Red Shiso Syrup｜ *Red shiso…300g *Water…2L *Sugar…700g (adjust to taste) *Vinegar…300ml 📝 ① Wash the red shiso Remove the leaves from the stems and wash them thoroughly 2–3 times with water to remove any dirt or debris. ② Simmer Bring 2 L of water to a boil in a pot, add the red shiso, and simmer for 10–15 minutes while pressing down with chopsticks. ③ Remove the leaves Strain through a colander to remove the leaves. Squeezing the leaves firmly will bring out their aroma. ④ Dissolve the sugar Return the red shiso liquid to the pot and add the sugar. Dissolve completely over low heat. ⑤ Add vinegar Turn off the heat, add the vinegar, and let it cool slightly. How to Serve 1 part syrup to 3–4 parts sparkling water 1 part syrup to 3–4 parts cold water It’s also delicious mixed with hot water. Estimated Shelf Life Refrigerated: About 2–3 weeks Frozen: About 6 months 📍 Shrimp Macaroni Gratin | Serves 4 Ingredients Peeled shrimp…300g Large onion…1 (thinly sliced) Macaroni…160g Butter…20g White Sauce Butter…50g All-purpose flour…50g Milk…700ml Heavy cream…100ml Consommé…2 tsp Salt…up to 1 tsp *Black pepper…a pinch Finishing Touches Pizza cheese…250g Breadcrumbs…as needed ① Boil the macaroni for 1 minute less than the package instructions. ② Melt 20g of butter in a frying pan and sauté the onion gently for about 10 minutes to bring out its sweetness. ③ Add the shrimp and sauté briefly until they change color, then remove them from the pan. ④ Melt 50g of butter in a saucepan, add the all-purpose flour, and cook for 1–2 minutes. Gradually add the milk while stirring; once the sauce thickens, add the heavy cream, bouillon, and salt. ⑤ Add the onion, shrimp, macaroni, and cheese to the sauce and mix well. ⑥ Transfer to an ovenproof dish and top generously with cheese. If you have breadcrumbs, sprinkle a little on top. ⑦ Bake at 220℃ for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. 📍Carrot Salad *Carrot…1 (approx. 150g) *Raisins…30g *Olive oil…1 tbsp *Vinegar…1 tbsp *Sugar…1 tbsp *Salt…1/4 tsp *Black pepper…a pinch 📝 Cut the carrot into thin matchsticks, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 5–10 minutes. Gently squeeze out the excess moisture. In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, and black pepper. Add the carrot and raisins (it’s best to soak them in hot water for a few minutes first) and toss to combine. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld—it’ll taste even better. Instagram   / flowersandme0   I post updates about new videos and my daily life on Instagram. [Subscribe] → https://x.gd/pNX4z You’ll receive notifications when new videos are posted 💌 I’m always so happy to see new subscriber notifications ☺︎ #cozyvlog #lifeinjapan #cookingvlog #dailylifeinjapan