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Shojin Ryori — traditional dish from Kyoto, Japan
Main course Vegan

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥305kcal
💪16gProtein
🌾48gCarbs
🥑8gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🫘 Soy

Shojin Ryori

How to order / say it
Say it 精進料理 — [shoh-jeen ryo-ri]
Order I'll have the shojin ryori, please.
Locally 精進料理をお願いします。
Say locally

Traditional Zen Buddhist vegan cuisine.

Why try it?

Shojin ryori embodies the philosophy of simplicity, mindfulness, and respect for life, deeply embedded in Kyoto's monastic and vegetarian culture.

How it tastes

Shojin ryori is characterized by its balance of flavors, emphasizing the natural tastes of vegetables, legumes, and grains, offering a serene culinary experience.

Origin & History — first documented: 1200

This cuisine developed in the 13th century in Kyoto's Buddhist monasteries as a vegetarian approach stemming from the principles of ahimsa (non-violence), influencing Japanese cuisine broadly.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 200 g tofu
  • 🥕 100 g shiitake mushrooms
  • 🥕 150 g seasonal vegetables
  • 🌾 150 g rice
  • 50 g miso paste
  • 🥜 30 g seeds and nuts

Method

  1. 1 Cook rice and steam seasonal vegetables and tofu.
  2. 2 Rehydrate and simmer shiitake mushrooms with miso paste.
  3. 3 Assemble vegetables, tofu, and rice, balancing colors and textures.
  4. 4 Garnish with a variety of seeds and nuts for added texture and flavor.
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