My neighbor gave me a load of cabbage and I wanted to make it into a refreshing salad, so I came up with this recipe.Be sure to soak the chopped cabbage in water to crisp it up. Recipe by Akoyu

I received a lot of cucumbers, and while I ate them in the form of salads and pickles, I got tired of those dishes, so I tried making this.Adding bonito dashi stock granules deepens the flavours of the dish.It's alright to use regular sesame seeds instead of roasted ones. Try adding a little sesame oil to enjoy a different taste.Alternatively, julienning or roughly cubing the cucumbers and eating them with cold tofu or noodles is also delicious. Recipe by unihotate

Okra and umeboshi go well together. This chilled tofu dish is perfect to enjoy during the summer.Cut the okra while they are still raw, then blanch in boiling water. It's easier this way, and I feel that the okra stay crispy while becoming extra gooey. Just drain the boiling water in Step 3. After draining the hot water from the okra and letting them rest for a while in a sieve, they're ready when some of their gooey liquid starts to drip. For 3-4 servings. Recipe by aya2920

I wanted to make a salad with plenty of sesame seeds and no oil.I use a slicer (mandoline) to shred the cabbage.I also use the slicer for the carrots, slicing it thinly on it then cutting the slices with a knife. For about 4 servings. Recipe by Plus Nine

I added some pork to a simple tossed side dish to turn it into a main dish.My husband found this a little sour. Please adjust the amount of umeboshi paste and mentsuyu sauce while tasting. Tender cabbage tastes better if you cut it into big pieces. Add some sesame oil, as well as sesame seeds or shiso at the end to taste. For 2 servings. Recipe by commeline

I wanted to eat a stir fry but I'm watching my calories, so I made this cabbage and egg dish. For 1 serving. Recipe by Mamakura

I wanted to eat cabbage packed with flavour...1. The texture of the cabbage is better without the stem, but you can slice it thinly and add it if you like. (It's sweet.)2. I remove the excess grease from the aburaage to give it a more refreshing taste, but you don't have to. (It will be richer.) Recipe by Minarai shufu haru

I made this when I was out of dressing. It was really good, so I've been relying on it ever since.This is also good with mizuna greens or green bell peppers instead of cucumber.If you leave it standing for too long the tofu will start to exude moisture, so I recommend making it just before you plan to eat it. For 2 servings. Recipe by naganyo

This dish is great for those times when you need one more dish but you don't have enough time nor ingredients.I came up with this idea just at such a moment and used what I could find in the refrigerator.Honestly, it only takes 3 minutes to make. Easy, but an authentic taste.The tartness of salt-cured plum (umeboshi) is great in this recipe. If using sweet honey-soaked umeboshi, replace the mirin with an equivalent amount of Japanese noodle dipping sauce.Use mentsuyu (Japanese noodle dipping sauce) that's been concentrated about 3-4 times.Adjust the quantity to your liking. Recipe by Ichigoaporo

I tried making a sauce from umeboshi plum paste to perk up the flavors during the summer.This recipe makes a large amount, so you can start with 1/2 the amount.Please adjust the amount of mirin to your liking depending on the kind of umeboshi you use.You can use this dressing as salad dressing, too! For 4 large servings for a main dish. Recipe by Hokkori-no

Because cabbage is so nutritious, I pickle it with shio-koji to eat everyday. One time I drizzled sesame oil and it really improved the taste. Ever since then I've served this dish with sesame oil.When putting the cabbage into a bag, add half of the shio-koji part way through. When all the cabbage is in the bag, add the rest of the shio-koji. This makes it easier to distribute.Please adjust the amount of shio-koji since the salt content varies by brand.If you use a zip lock bag, it lasts longer. Recipe by Milis

I got tons of umeboshi as a gift, and came up with this recipe!Make sure the meat doesn't fall apart when you roll them up. For 2 servings. Recipe by Hoshitosoranodining