I won a whole lot of natto in a contest.The reason for rinsing the natto is to get rid of some of the stickiness and smell, and make it easier to eat.I break the spaghetti in half before cooking, to make it easier to eat with chopsticks. For 2 servings. Recipe by Tamochan

I used to make a warm nagaimo spaghetti dish. I prepared it chilled for a change, and it still tasted amazing.Take care not to overcook the pasta. Since the nagaimo is unseasoned, make the sauce in Step 3 on the salty side, like store-bought mentsuyu. It's best eaten with plenty of sauce that there'll be leftovers. Recipe by commeline.

This is a pasta dish I used to make a long time ago.Since you're using the oil from the tuna can, the noodles won't stick together even if they sit for a while.If you're not a fan of the oil from canned tuna or if you are using boiled tuna, add a bit of olive oil instead.I used soft umeboshi. Recipe by bobitin

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

I used the all-purpose dashi soy sauce I always have in stock, and make all the other ingredients ready while the spaghetti cooks.- For 2 servings. Recipe by FarmersK

I used to make umeboshi and tuna pasta all the time.In this variation, I used shio-kombu because I was out of tuna.Tossing with olive oil prevents the pasta from sticking together.Make sure to toss the pasta while it's freshly cooked (to moisten the shio-kombu properly!!). For 1 serving. Recipe by bobitin

I attempted to recreate the flavor of my mother's hijiki soybean simmer. Instead of vegetable oil, I used sesame oil for stir frying for a touch.You can use pre-boiled soybeans, but note that the beans will slightly crumble. I used fresh shiitake but dried shiitake adds more flavor to the dish. Substitute the soaking liquid from the shiitake mushrooms for part of the water for a boost of umami. Try lotus root or konnyaku if you're looking for more vegetables to add in. You can also freeze the leftovers, by separating into individual servings. Recipe by Mu-noshippo.

This was my lunch on a day I didn't have much ingredients in the house.I used king oyster mushrooms and maitake mushrooms but feel free to use any kind you prefer. You can add bacon, sausage or ham.If you use butter instead of olive oil, it'll have a rich finish. Recipe by Yumi`s cafe

I like to eat the tomatoes as an appetizer. Umeboshi gives this a delightfully refreshing taste.Depending on the saltiness of the umeboshi, add salt or soy sauce to taste.Try this recipe with cherry tomatoes or regular-sized tomatoes.Substitute the dashi for mentsuyu if you like.The soup also goes well with somen (thin wheat) noodles. Top with wakame or sliced okra! For 3-4 servings. Recipe by marimari kitchen

Looking for a traditional Japanese cuisine?Hijiki is a healthy and nutritious seaweed I use almost every week.I usually make a pot full of this simmered hijiki and store in the fridge for a couple of days.

I wanted to eat lots of goya because it's good for your skin. I had some leftover after making Chanpuru (Okinawan stir-fry dish), so I used it the next day with ingredients I had on hand.If you use a spoon to gently scrape off the knobs and then stir-fry it well, the bitterness will soften and it will be easier to eat. Recipe by Setsubunhijiki

I had an odd amount of bamboo and fuki left over, so I tried making this together with the umeboshi in the fridge. It's a light taste for warm spring days.Don't let it boil too strongly. Cook on medium to low heat. If it boils too much, the fuki will be discolored. Use light-colored soy sauce. I modified the amounts a bit. Recipe by Akkonee