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Obanzai — traditional dish from Kyoto, Japan
Main course Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥280kcal
💪15gProtein
🌾34gCarbs
🥑10gFat
🌿8gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🫘 Soy

Obanzai

How to order / say it
Say it おばんざい — [oh-ban-zai]
Order I'd like the obanzai, please.
Locally おばんざいをお願いします。
Say locally

A variety of traditional Kyoto home-cooked dishes.

Why try it?

Obanzai embodies the essence of Kyoto's home cooking. It highlights a sustainable lifestyle with a focus on local, seasonal ingredients and minimal waste, reflecting the wisdom passed down through generations.

How it tastes

Expect diverse flavors from the assortment of small, seasonal dishes. Each bite offers a balance of sweet, salty, and savory, with multiple textures ranging from crunchy to soft.

Origin & History — first documented: 1650

Obanzai has been a part of Kyoto's culinary landscape since the Edo period (1603-1868). It developed in Kyoto's households, focusing on using local and seasonal produce with an emphasis on preserving through pickling and fermentation.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 300 g seasonal vegetables
  • 🫘 150 g tofu
  • 🥣 50 g miso paste
  • 🥣 30 ml soy sauce
  • 🥣 15 ml rice vinegar
  • 🥣 200 ml dashi broth

Method

  1. 1 Prepare various seasonal vegetables and tofu.
  2. 2 Cook ingredients using traditional methods like simmering or pickling.
  3. 3 Season with a mixture of dashi, soy sauce, and miso.
  4. 4 Arrange the small dishes beautifully and serve together.
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