What is the ideal Japanese menu (one soup and three sides)?

 

Ichiju-sansai contains the five main nutrients, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals, and is an ideal menu for modern Japanese diets as it provides a well-balanced nutrient necessary for good health.

 

Staple foods

white rice, breads

 

Pickles

pickled plum, shibaduke

 

In addition to these, we will have ichiju sansai as a side dish.

 

one soup

Miso, clear（seaweed, eggs, radishes, etc.）

 

Three dishes

Main dish：Meets, fishes, eggs and soybeans are the main side dish

example

Grilled salmon, burger

 

Served with grated radish, omelet, mentaiko, etc.

 

Side dish 1: Vegetables and seaweed are the main side dishes

example

Seaweed vinegared dish (cucumber)

 

Side dish 2: Vegetables and seaweed are the main side dishes

example

Hijiki (carrots, fried tofu, etc.)

Kinpira burdock (sesame, carrot, etc.)