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🌍Authentic Japanese recipe from a Japan-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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関西調理師 永朋舎

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Otsumami

Cultural Context

Otsumami refers to a variety of small snacks traditionally enjoyed with drinks in Japan, originating from the Edo period. These snacks celebrate the flavors of the season and often include a mix of fish, vegetables, and nuts, reflecting the Japanese emphasis on fresh ingredients. Today, otsumami is a staple in izakayas (Japanese pubs) and has found its way into global cuisine, often served at parties or casual gatherings.

JapaneseJPappetizer
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
apples
salt
chrysanthemum
chestnuts
kuromitsu (dark syrup)
dashi (broth)
soy sauce
sugar
silken tofu
sesame
matcha (green tea powder)
gobo (burdock root)
caramel sauce
gingko nuts
olive oil
salt
pepper
kyoho grapes
fresh cheese
persimmons

dried fish

🥗Healthier: smoked salmon

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides a savory flavor.

edamame

🥗Healthier: green peas

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Frozen peas are often less expensive and easy to find.

pickled vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh vegetables

💰Cheaper: raw vegetables

Using fresh vegetables can reduce costs while providing crunch.

rice crackers

🥗Healthier: whole grain crackers

💰Cheaper: puffed corn snacks

Puffed corn snacks are usually cheaper and still crunchy.

1

Peel the apples and cut them into small cubes, soaking them in a light saltwater solution.

2

Julienne the apple peels and blanch them briefly before soaking in sweet vinegar.

3

Boil the chrysanthemum and soak it in sweet vinegar.

4

Mix the cubed apples with the chrysanthemum just before serving.

5

Peel the chestnuts and color them with kuromitsu, then cook them with dashi, soy sauce, and sugar.

6

Drain the water from the silken tofu, pass it through a sieve, and season with sesame, sugar, salt, and thin soy sauce, mixing in matcha dissolved in dashi before combining with the chestnuts.

7

For the gobo, combine 10 eggs with 8 stones of dashi and thin soy sauce, steam and strain the gobo, then mix with the egg mixture and steam-bake at 150°C for 20-25 minutes. After cooling, slice and drizzle with caramel sauce.

8

Peel the gingko nuts, roast them, and marinate in olive oil with salt and pepper.

9

Peel the kyoho grapes, cook them down to make a jam, then mix with fresh cheese and sandwich between mochi.

10

Peel the persimmons, slice thickly, dry in a 100°C oven for 30 minutes, and cut into maple leaf shapes for garnish.

Cooking Techniques

toastingsteamingslicingarranging

Equipment Needed

ovensteamerpot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

fishnutssoy

Also Known As

Japanese snacksJapanese appetizers
Local Name: おつまみ

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