Veggie Scraps & Low Waste

Soba Sushi Roll

Soba Sushi Roll

[ベジートそば寿司] If you are looking for another vegan “sushi” option, try this one! Soba Sushi Roll is a different kind of sushi that’s not made with rice. Yes, you can make “sushi” with soba noodles! What’s very special about this roll is the vegan & read more

Nukadoko (A Fermented Rice Bran Bed for Pickling)

Nukadoko (A Fermented Rice Bran Bed for Pickling)

[ぬか床] Nukadoko (A Fermented Rice Bran Bed for Pickling) is an essential component for making quintessential Japanese pickles called Nukazuke. My Nukadoko is made from scratch with rice bran, sea salt, water, kombu and chili peppers. It’s quite a process from start to finish but read more

Broccoli Stalk Namul (Korean Style Side Dish)

Broccoli Stalk Namul (Korean Style Side Dish)

This is one of the favorite dishes I made in the past and now I can reintroduce to you with the recipe! Broccoli Stalk Namul is a Korean style side dish that is less wasteful and super flavorful. It’s vegan and super easy to make! read more

Butter Bean & Swiss Chard Soup

Butter Bean & Swiss Chard Soup

Soups are one of my favorite things to make. It’s so comforting and doesn’t make me feel bad about going for the second bowl or sometimes three! Butter Bean & Swiss Chard Soup is definitely one of them that won’t weigh you down afterwards. It’s read more

Szechuan Pickle Style Broccoli Stalks

Szechuan Pickle Style Broccoli Stalks

  Are you looking for ways to incorporate more veggies without spending more? Try this delicious Szechuan Pickle Style Broccoli Stalks. It’s a reinterpretation of Chinese style pickles, made with broccoli stalks that you may throw out but now you don’t have to. It’s savory read more

Nameshi (Rice with Daikon Radish Leaves)

Nameshi (Rice with Daikon Radish Leaves)

Nameshi (Rice with Daikon Radish Leaves) is an authentic home-style Japanese dish. It’s simple, healthy, has a super clean taste. It’s another vegan and gluten-free dish that you can experience what the Japanese people eat at home! Nameshi  As it’s shown on the title, Nameshi read more

Asparagus Peels with Sesame

Asparagus Peels with Sesame

No garden to compost veggie scraps from your kitchen? No worries, try this low waste Asparagus Peels with Sesame. It’s a Japanese flavored vegan dish using asparagus peels that you most likely throw away. The Idea Behind The Recipe  When you buy medium to large read more

Quick Sautéed Daikon Leaves & Peels

Quick Sautéed Daikon Leaves & Peels

Here is another low-waste recipe using one of our favorite vegetables, daikon radish! Quick Sautéed Daikon Leaves & Peels is healthy, flavorful, but super quick to make. It’s vegan and gluten free and the best of all, you will not waste any parts of the read more

Spaghetti with Radish Leaves

Spaghetti with Radish Leaves

Are you looking for a delicious low waste recipe? Try this Spaghetti with Radish Leaves! Don’t underestimate the radish leaves. It’s super flavorful, easy to make with a few simple ingredients! It’s vegan as always, and it can be gluten-free if you use GF pasta read more

Sweet & Savory Daikon Radish Leaves

Sweet & Savory Daikon Radish Leaves

[大根葉の甘辛炒め] Have you had Japanese daikon radish? Sweet & Savory Daikon Radish Leaves features the daikon radish but not the flesh (root) that is usually the main part. It’s made of the leaves & stems of daikon cooked in the typical Japanese flavor profile, sweet read more