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The Art of Shojin Ryori | Chef Daisuke Nomura’s Plant-Based Japanese Cuisine

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Shojin-Ryori

Cultural Context

Shojin-Ryori is a traditional Japanese Buddhist cuisine rooted in Zen practices, emphasizing simplicity and seasonal ingredients. It reflects the Buddhist principles of mindfulness and respect for nature, often featuring a variety of vegetables, tofu, and grains. This cuisine has gained popularity beyond Japan, inspiring vegetarian and vegan dishes worldwide, showcasing the beauty of plant-based eating.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup seaweed (wakame)
1 cup bamboo shoots (takenoko)
1 tablespoon sansho leaves (kinome)
1 cup shiitake mushroom stems
1 cup vegetable peels (yasai no kawa)
1 cup vegetable cores (yasai no shin)
1 cup vegetable scraps (hime no bubun)

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh is a protein-rich alternative, while cottage cheese reduces costs.

miso

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Nutritional yeast adds umami, while soy sauce is a budget-friendly alternative.

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: portobello mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Portobello offers a similar texture, while button mushrooms are less expensive.

soba noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while spaghetti is a cost-effective option.

1

若芽、たけのこ、木の芽を用意する。

2

たけのこは今の季節に合わせて選ぶ。

3

椎茸の軸を金串でほぐす。

4

野菜の皮や芯の部分を無駄なく使う工夫をする。

5

たけのこのひめの部分を包丁で打って細かく千切りにする。

6

力を入れずに柔らかい部分だけを取る。

7

商人料理は植物性の材料のみを使用する。

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingsteaming

Equipment Needed

skilletpotknifecutting boardmeasuring cupsserving bowls

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

soygluten

Also Known As

Zen Buddhist cuisineVegetarian Japanese cuisine
Local Name: 精進料理

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