3 Healthy and Easy Japanese Dishes You Can Make at Home
How to make a full ichiju-sansai meal in less than 30 minutes
What is ichiju-sansai?
Ichiju-sansai is a term used to describe the way traditional Japanese meals are constructed. It translates to “one soup, three sides” (or 「一汁三菜」) and is one of the main principles guiding Japanese healthy eating and nutrition.
This style of eating allows for us to eat healthily without compromising our favorite foods — unlike elimination diets or strict dogmatic eating rules, it serves more as a philosophy on how we can enjoy food and eat more of the vegetables, meats, and seasonings we love to heal and nourish our bodies. To read more about ichiju-sansai and the Japanese art of eating healthily, you can check out my previous writing here.
How to make a full ichiju-sansai meal in less than 30 minutes
Ichiju-sansai meals can look intimidating, but with the right knowledge, ingredients, and a bit of foresight and preparation, you can definitely make a full traditional Japanese meal in less than 30 minutes. Here’s how:
Ingredients
- Rice
- Red miso paste (I often use Marukome’s Dashi Ryotei No Aji)
