Sunday Feast № 6 | Going Light with Japanese

As far as feasting goes there comes a time when a certain sentiment arises: cannot do "La Grande Bouffe" / "The Great Feast" kind of thing anymore, need a "Lost in Translation" kind of thing instead. Let me explain somewhat by highlighting parts of a dialog from the latter. Lydia Harris: [over the phone] Is this a bad time? Bob: [pauses] No, it's always a good time. Lydia Harris: The burgundy carpet is out of stock: it's going to take twelve weeks. Did you like any of the other colors? Bob: Whatever you like - I'm just completely lost. Lydia Harris: It's just carpet. Bob: That's not what I'm talking about. Lydia Harris: What are you talking about? Bob: I don't know. I just want to... get healthy. I would like to start taking better care of myself. I'd like to start eating healthier - I don't want all that pasta. I would like to start eating like Japanese food. Lydia Harris: [icily] Well, why don't you just stay there and you can have it every day? Bob: [biting his tongue] How are the kids doing? Lydia Harris: They're fine. They miss their father. [pause] Lydia Harris: Do I need to worry about you, Bob? Bob: Only if you want to. So here it is, a light Japanese-style lunch or dinner which is easy and quick, with overnight pickling. Some dashi, tsukemono and a seafood salad.      Recipes are from the back of kombu packet and “Harumi's Japanese Home Cooking” by Harumi Kurihara, with few of my alterations.

Fun on the side and after Drink Hitachino Nest Beer White Ale Movie "Sakuran"