[Living in Canada 🇨🇦] Ordinary Days Before Christmas | Easy Japanese Home Cooking | Daily Vlog

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

tofu

🥗Healthier: firm tofu

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Firm tofu retains shape better in soup.

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: button mushrooms

💰Cheaper: dried mushrooms

Button mushrooms are widely available and less costly.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar

💰Cheaper: sugar + water

Rice vinegar can mimic the tangy sweetness of mirin.

In a bowl, mix ground pork or chicken, minced onion, sake, soy sauce, and cornstarch until well combined.

Add napa cabbage and tofu to the mixture.

In a pot, bring water to a simmer and add chicken stock powder.

Form the mixture into meatballs and add them to the pot.

Cook until the meatballs are done, about 5-7 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce if needed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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