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Christmas Dinner

Cultural Context

In Japan, Christmas is celebrated more as a festive occasion than a religious holiday. The traditional Christmas dinner often features roast chicken, which has become a symbol of the holiday, along with a variety of side dishes and the iconic Christmas cake, a sponge cake decorated with strawberries and whipped cream. This unique blend of Western and Japanese culinary traditions showcases the country's ability to adapt and embrace global influences. Today, many Japanese families enjoy this festive meal, often incorporating local ingredients and flavors into their celebrations.

JapaneseJPmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups collard greens
4 cups bread (cubed)
2 cups cornbread (crumbled)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1.5 lbs chicken thighs
4 cups chicken broth
1 lb sausage
2 cups peppers (sliced)
2 cups macaroni
2 cups cheese (shredded)
1 cup flour
1 cup cornmeal
3 large eggs
2 cups sweet potato (mashed)
2 sachets black tea

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

sake

🥗Healthier: sparkling water

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Sparkling water offers a refreshing non-alcoholic option.

roast chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled tofu

💰Cheaper: roast pork

Grilled tofu provides a plant-based alternative.

kurisumasu keki

🥗Healthier: fruit tart

💰Cheaper: store-bought cake

A fruit tart offers a lighter dessert option.

mashed potatoes

🥗Healthier: cauliflower mash

💰Cheaper: instant mashed potatoes

Cauliflower mash reduces carbs while maintaining creaminess.

1

Toast the bread and chop it for the stuffing.

2

Mix the toasted bread with homemade cornbread and Italian seasoning for the stuffing.

3

Prepare baked macaroni and cheese without Vita cheese, using only cheese available.

4

Cook chicken thighs and use the broth to make stuffing and gravy.

5

Make dressing (stuffing) from scratch with cornbread, toasted bread, sausage, and peppers.

6

Prepare baked macaroni and cheese and collard greens.

7

Make cornbread from scratch using flour, cornmeal, eggs, and other ingredients.

8

Prepare sweet potato pie, ensuring the crust is browned, and use sweet potatoes that are new to them.

9

Brew iced tea using Kenyan black tea sachets, allowing it to cool without ice.

Cooking Techniques

roastinggrillingsimmeringmixingslicing

Equipment Needed

ovenpotmixing bowlbaking dishcutting boardknifeplatter

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

dairy-freeegg-free

Allergens

fishshellfishsoy

Also Known As

Japanese Christmas DinnerChristmas Feast in Japan
Local Name: クリスマスディナー

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