✨ New! Comforting Daikon Recipe + What I Eat in a Day: Fall Edition


Hi there Reader --

The weather has suddenly turned cooler, and it’s finally starting to feel like fall where I live!

Today, I’m sharing a comforting daikon recipe! Cubed daikon is simmered in a savory miso sauce with a spicy kick from doubanjiang. It’s so good with steamed rice, you may want a second bowl!

I’m also sharing a new What I Eat in a Day video featuring seasonal ingredients and cozy everyday meals. Be sure to check out both!

✨New Recipe

Daikon Simmered in Spicy Miso Sauce

This simmered daikon recipe is a must-try for daikon lovers! It’s a simple, flavorful dish of daikon and tofu simmered in a savory miso sauce with a little kick.

✨New Video

What I Eat in a Day

We’re already in late October. It’s finally starting to feel like fall! I’m sharing what I cook and eat on an ordinary fall day.

💬 What Our Community Is Saying This Week!

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At Chef JA Cooks, you’ll discover easy and healthy Japanese recipes, mostly vegetarian, that are simple to recreate at home. The dishes emphasize minimal ingredients and straightforward techniques.

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