Welcome to the Dining Alone Series where we feature things I eat when I am alone. We will showcase Japanese, Filipino and Unknown mixed cuisines that will tickle (or even disgust?) your taste buds. Sometimes we will show some recipes but more often than not, this series is just a way to share some interesting dishes that you might have not tried yet.
Today's theme is SOYA! Being from Asia, we always use Soya in our dishes and sauces although we might not be aware of it. Our favorite Filipino sauce, Toyo is called Shoyu in Japan. Both are soy sauces and they really differ per region and maker. In the Philippines we call Japanese Toyo as Kikkoman! Hehehe.
Here is my lunch today. Although I had this during lunch, it is commonly eaten by the Japanese during their breakfast or asagohan. Today's menu includes:
Rice with Natto -fermented soy beans.
Miso Shiru - soup from miso which is a by product when they make soy sauce.
Tofu with Katsuo Bonito Flakes- different from the Philippine Tokwa which has a harder texture. Tofu refers to Japanese soft tofu.
and my favorite Oolong Cha! Yeah!
I have to admit that during the first few times I tried Natto, I really didn't like it. It was gooey, sticky and had a funny smell. For those who would like to try it or would like to know more about it check this link. As a small anecdote, I heard that Natto was originally a regional food product in the Kanto region of Japan. My host father who comes from Hiroshima told me that he learned about Natto when he was a university student in Tokyo. Nowadays Natto can be found everywhere in Japan and is a frequent topic in Japanese television.
Here is proof that I finished mine. Oishikatta! Gochiso sama deshita.
See you next time!
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