Healthy Recipes 

Japanese Yakuzen ( 薬膳)

Yakuzen Tataki Gobo           Burdock Roots
Michiko Tomioka Michiko Tomioka

Yakuzen Tataki Gobo Burdock Roots

Ttataki gobo, fully enjoying benefits of flavor, texture, and pack of nutrients, my mom’s recipe.

It’s a traditional Japanese root vegetable with a strong nutrition profile. It is high in a soluble fiber called inulin, which helps promote overall gut health and digestion sentence about this recipe

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Tofu Shiratama - Michi’s Mochi Balls
Michiko Tomioka Michiko Tomioka

Tofu Shiratama - Michi’s Mochi Balls

Today, we are adding tofu for extra nutrients; whole plant-based protein, phytochemical, isoflavone, and minerals while enhancing silken texture.  It’s gluten-free, cholesterol-free, and guilt-free for our daily meals and desserts to treat ourselves and loved ones.

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Michi Yakuzen Tofu Dumping ( 薬膳豆腐餃子)
Michiko Tomioka Michiko Tomioka

Michi Yakuzen Tofu Dumping ( 薬膳豆腐餃子)

Premade or store-bought dumplings often contain high amounts of salt, spices, and saturated fat, which can make our stomachs feel heavy. These healthy yakuzen dumplings contain only healing foods, like tofu, cabbage, and sesame, ginger, all of which are packed with macro and micro nutrients to boost our immune system and microbiota. You can store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days for your weekday lunch and snacks!

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