[3-Minute Exquisite Recipe] Get a Head Start on New Year Flavors with Napa Cabbage and Whitebait Salad

Don't hesitate to buy a whole head of Napa cabbage

A whole head of Napa cabbage for 198 yen.

It's a bit big for our household, but at that bargain price, you just have to buy it.

First, cut the Napa cabbage in half.

Use it for miso soup with Napa cabbage and deep-fried tofu.

Slice the remaining cabbage, put it in a heat-resistant bowl, and microwave at 600W for 3 minutes.

Drain the water, put it in a Ziploc container, and store it in the refrigerator.

Napa Cabbage and Whitebait Salad: Ingredients and Recipe

Well then, the next day, I wanted a small side dish to go with my egg porridge, and I came up with this Napa cabbage and whitebait salad. Here are the ingredients and the recipe.

The "New Year Flavor" created by whitebait and sudachi

I just mixed it together based on a vague idea, but it turned out exquisite!

The biggest point is to "slice the squeezed sudachi thinly and mix it in."

Especially the combination of the yellowed, end-of-season sudachi and Fundokin's "Sweet and Delicious Sashimi Soy Sauce" is the best. It delivers the scent of the upcoming New Year to your mouth.

I made a small portion and it sold out immediately.

I hurriedly made it again.

An exquisite recipe that just requires cutting, squeezing, and mixing

Like cabbage, Napa cabbage is also very affordable.

If you think one whole head is too much, you can easily finish it all by making miso soup or a quick microwave-steamed salad.

Plus, the Napa cabbage you can buy right now is yellow inside and sweet.

When in doubt, go ahead and buy a whole head of Napa cabbage.

A sensible side dish that balances "bone health" and "salt reduction"

I had the AI Gemini analyze this recipe from a nutritionist's perspective.

Raw whitebait and bonito flakes contain protein, calcium, and vitamin D, which help maintain muscle and strengthen bone density.

Napa cabbage is rich in dietary fiber and potassium, which helps with intestinal regulation and the excretion of excess salt.

Sudachi contains vitamin C and citric acid, which help with fatigue recovery and promote calcium absorption.

As a note of caution, raw whitebait spoils quickly, so eat it promptly. Also, since it is high in salt, a few drops of soy sauce is enough.

That is what it said.

This was an introduction to a recipe that is not only delicious but also good for your body.

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It pairs especially well with citrus-based dressings.

2. KAI Juicer

Lifetime quality at this price.

You're missing out every moment you're not using it.

Cut up sudachi, lemons, mandarin oranges...
You can squeeze them directly over your food.

Mix with olive oil, salt, and pepper for an instant fresh dressing.
It's even a great tool for cracking ginkgo nuts.

3. Heat-resistant bowl

Wash and cut your vegetables, put them in this, and microwave them. Your steamed vegetables are ready.

It's also convenient for tossing salads. They stack compactly for storage.

I prefer glass or ceramic tableware over resin; it just feels more reassuring.

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Black Friday Sale Flash Report

Black Friday Sale on Amazon! It's

finally here until 11:59 PM on Monday, December 1, 2025. Here are some recommended items I purchased.

1. 1L of extra virgin olive oil for ¥1,248 with Subscribe & Save. This is the lowest price in the last year. The shelf life of unopened olive oil is generally about 1.5 to 2 years.

I bought two bottles.

2. Lotte Almond Chocolate. A 10-pack set for ¥1,796 with Subscribe & Save. Great value for money while chocolate prices are soaring. The lowest price in the last year was ¥1,793 (regular price). I got two sets.

3. I have been using a high-grade Cleansui model for over 10 years. Cartridges are considered a good deal when they are under ¥2,000 each, so I stock up little by little. By the way, the lowest price in the last year was ¥5,268.

4. I have also been using a Makita cordless vacuum cleaner for over 10 years.

The cyclone attachment broke the other day. I found a short version of it and, after much deliberation, I clicked buy. I also bought an extra filter while I was at it. The short cyclone is at its lowest price in the last year.

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7. 24-pack of PARM ice cream bars! This price for 24 bars is an off-season sale. You want to eat them in front of a heater, don't you?

8. Lenovo Chromebook Gen3. This is a Chrome PC I am currently considering. Wouldn't it be fun to use a 5G SIM and write notes outdoors with just this one device? Plus, you can buy it for around ¥12,000 including points...

NEW!
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I was able to buy it at this store for a net price of under ¥11,000 including points. I will review it once it arrives.

9. Knorr Cup Soup Consommé Soup Mix, 30-pack. Online exclusive! 30 packs! This price is incredibly cheap. A large-capacity pack perfect for mornings in the cold season.

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10. Fist of the North Star, all 27 volumes, Kindle edition.

About ¥2,000 for the complete set. You are already bought...

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11. HuBDIC WeWell Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer

I bought this because it can measure both body temperature and room temperature in one second.
Purchased for about 1,100 yen.