Japanese Dinner on a Dollar
Experience the comforting simplicity of Japanese cuisine with our budget-friendly recipe, "Japanese Dinner on a Dollar." This wholesome meal combines fluffy short-grain rice, savory miso soup with rehydrated seaweed and green onions, and vibrant stir-fried vegetables like cabbage, bok choy, and carrots—all made with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. Perfect for weekday dinners, this recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and captures the essence of Japanese home cooking without breaking the bank. Whether you're a fan of quick, healthy meals or looking to expand your culinary horizons, this dish is both easy to prepare and delightfully satisfying. Keywords: Japanese dinner recipe, budget-friendly meals, miso soup, stir-fried vegetables, quick and easy recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rice (preferably short-grain or medium-grain)
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Miso paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried seaweed (nori or wakame)
- 1 stalk Green onion
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 1 cup Cabbage or bok choy (shredded)
- 1 small Carrot
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Oil (vegetable or sesame)
Instructions
Rinse 1 cup of rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Combine it with 2 cups of water in a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
In a small pot, bring 2 cups of water to a simmer for the miso soup. Add 1 teaspoon of dried seaweed and simmer for a minute to rehydrate.
Turn off the heat and dissolve 2 tablespoons of miso paste into the hot water. Stir gently until fully incorporated. Garnish with chopped green onion. Set aside.
Peel and thinly slice 1 small carrot. Mince 1 garlic clove.
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add carrot slices and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of shredded cabbage or bok choy and minced garlic. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Drizzle 1 teaspoon of soy sauce over the vegetables and stir well to coat. Remove from heat.
Plate the cooked rice, miso soup, and stir-fried vegetables for a complete Japanese-inspired dinner. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
418 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.5 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1608 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.3 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 478 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
