Atsuage and komatsuna simmered in dashi — and the flavor actually soaks in using just the microwave!? A no-fire side dish that could be a lifesaver on weeknights 😋

• Few ingredients
• Quick to make
• Everyday ingredients

• For the restaurant menu

  The microwave technique for getting flavor to penetrate without any heat from a burner — it looks worth adapting for prep work. Could be a smart reference for running side dish production in parallel when the stoves are all tied up.

• With everyday ingredients 😋

  Atsuage, komatsuna, dashi, soy sauce — the kind of lineup that's usually already in the fridge. A video that makes you think you could pull this off tonight without a single extra trip to the store!

• On training days 💪

  Could be a handy one to remember when you want to add a protein-containing side after training 💪 Atsuage is a soy-based ingredient with decent protein, and the all-microwave steps look easy to follow.

• When you want something light 🥗

  Komatsuna plays a starring role alongside the atsuage, and it all finishes with a steam in the microwave 🥬 Could be a great one to remember on late nights when you just don't want to deal with a pot.

• On busy days ⏱️

  A nimono-style dish done entirely in the microwave — honestly kind of surprising! ⏱️ No flame to watch means you can set it and go take care of something else while it cooks.