Meat, fish, egg, and tofu. The part of the plate that carries the seasoning.
🍳 12 Recipes
🥢 9 Ingredients
What You'll Learn
You will learn which cuts suit which method, and how much protein a Japanese portion actually is.
Smaller portions, stronger seasoning
A Japanese main might use a hundred grams of meat per person. The sauce, the rice, and the pickles fill the rest of the meal.
Chicken thigh forgives almost every mistake. Breast forgives none. Start with thigh.
Did you know?
Tofu is counted as a protein in Japan but often eaten as a side, not a main. A block might be shared across four people.
Pro Tip
Take meat out of the fridge twenty minutes before cooking. Cold meat in a hot pan cooks unevenly from the first second.
