It's Home Drinking Time! A Collection of Classic Snacks

In response to a request for membership topic ideas, I received a request for a "summary of quick snack recipes or a summary of delicious store-bought snacks to eat at home."
Actually, I started writing an article with a similar theme a long time ago, but I gave up on it thinking, "Surely no one would use this as a reference..." However, since I received the request, I'll try writing it again! Please note that I cannot accept complaints such as "It's too lazy to be useful," "That's not a recipe," "It lacks vegetables," or "It's a disaster."

30-Second Recipes

Herb Cream Cheese and Kimchi Wrapped in Korean Seaweed (That thing Sakuma makes)

This is such a staple of this Note that some circles have affectionately (?) started calling it "Yui-san's thing."
Originally, this was B-san's idea. In my parents' house, when we talked about herb cheese, it meant Boursin (Boursin's "Garlic & Herbs" is super delicious!), but since B-san is a fan of Kiri's "Herb & Garlic," I've been keeping Kiri in stock lately too.
The kimchi doesn't have to be anything fancy. When choosing at the supermarket, I try to check the ingredients to make sure it contains "salted shrimp." I feel like it gives the flavor more depth. Just a feeling.

Avocado x Soy Sauce x Olive Oil

Cut an avocado in half, pour olive oil and soy sauce into the hole where the pit was, and eat it while scooping it out with a spoon.
Why is avocado so delicious?

Home Pie x Cream Cheese

A recipe by Yuri Yamamoto. Sandwich a piece of cream cheese (plain), cut in half, between Home Pies. That's it!

I've tried adding black pepper on my own, but the Home Pie flavor was too strong and the pepper didn't really come through, so I don't think you need to arrange it at all. It goes well with red wine or highballs.

Microwaved Warm Tofu

Take a small block of tofu from a 3-pack, put it in a microwave-safe dish, add mentsuyu (noodle soup base) and water (diluted 2-3 times depending on the concentration of the mentsuyu), and microwave for about 1 minute.
Once it's warm, eat it with yuzu kosho.
A handy dish for when you want to eat something during the cold winter months.

Instant Negitoro Namero

Negitoro (minced fatty tuna) goes well with rice and also makes a great snack, so I always keep small portions in the freezer. I always get them through the hometown tax donation program.

Of course, it's delicious as is, but when pairing it with sake, I mix it with liquid miso, tube ginger, and aromatics (green onions, shiso leaves, myoga ginger, etc., as you like) to make an instant namero-style dish. The liquid miso I use is Marukome's "Koji Bijin." It's also delicious just by pouring boiling water over it to make miso soup.

Prosciutto x Fruit x Olive Oil x Rainbow Pepper

Sorry for suddenly being snobbish. I don't like prosciutto that much, but I love prosciutto with fruit, so whenever I have fruit at home, I want to make this. I especially like figs, pears (Western pears are great, but Japanese pears are delicious too!), and persimmons.
In addition to olive oil, I sprinkle on the rainbow pepper I bought inLAa while ago. Adding pink pepper makes it taste fancy, but of course, regular black pepper is fine too.

10-Minute Recipes

Boiled Egg

Literally just boiling an egg.
I put in enough water to cover half the egg, cover it, start boiling from cold water, and once it boils, I simmer on low heat for 4 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it sit for 3 minutes.
I often eat it with Rokusuke salt, but in the summer, eating it with Love Pak is also the best! It's also great for the marinated eggs I'll mention later.

Omelet

I don't really have any specific rules for this; I just heat up some olive oil, pour in the egg mixture (with salt, pepper, and a tiny bit of water), and shape it however it turns out. Sometimes I add whatever I have on hand, like shredded pizza cheese, spicy cod roe, or green onions. It's totally fine without them, too.

Plain Pasta

This is what I end up making when I've been drinking wine and start getting hungry.
I boil penne in water with plenty of salt, and once it's cooked, I just toss it with olive oil, grated cheese, and as much black pepper as I can handle! It's unbelievably delicious. If possible, the key is to use high-quality extra virgin olive oil without skimping on it.
※I usually use powdered cheese, but I recently tried the thinly shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano I saw at the supermarket, and it was 300 times better, so I highly recommend trying it if you see it! Of course, if you don't mind the extra effort, you can grate your own Parmigiano.

I prefer penne because it can be boiled in a small amount of water and is easy to eat bit by bit, making it perfect for snacking. If you use spaghetti (the regular long, thin kind), you can just scoop it out with tongs, so you don't need a colander and save yourself one dish to wash.

…I could only think of these three 10-minute recipes, is that okay?

6-Hour Recipes (3 minutes of prep, then just let them sit)

Marinated Soft-Boiled Eggs

Make soft-boiled eggs, peel them, and let them soak in your favorite sauce. I often make them with slightly diluted mentsuyu. The "marinated eggs made with yakiniku sauce" that Hanon-san taught me before are incredibly good with alcohol!

Tuna Zuke (Marinated Tuna)

A personal classic among classics. It doesn't have to be tuna, but I put sashimi on a plate, pour over a mixture of soy sauce and mirin in a 2:1 ratio, and let it sit in the fridge for a few hours. It goes great with both rice and alcohol! It's also delicious if you marinate sliced avocado along with it. In the summer, I recommend serving it with plenty of Japanese ginger and green onions.

Convenience Store Snacks

Well, not just any convenience store, I basically only buy the Cup Deli items from 7-Eleven. The selection changes quite a bit depending on the season, so it's fun to look for new favorites, but this time I'll focus on introducing items that seem to have some staying power.

Octopus and Broccoli Basil Salad

This should be a staple item! It's filling and healthy. Goes well with both beer and white wine.

Addictive Korean-Style Seasoned Eggs with Savory Sauce

These are what you call "drug eggs." The flavor is incredibly intense, and they go with everything. Perfect for when you're too lazy to even make your own marinated eggs.

Mackerel with Grated Daikon and Ponzu

Otofu-san taught me about this one. I often buy it when I'm drinking sake. With the mackerel and grated daikon, I feel like it's somehow good for my body!

Bacon and Pepper Macaroni Salad

I know it's only a salad in name, but I end up buying it every once in a while... It's a combination that couldn't possibly taste bad.

Frozen Foods

Lawson Charcoal-Grilled Authentic Yakitori (Salt)

I went through a phase where I was eating this like crazy. It's a bit fatty, but it's incredibly delicious. I love eating it with a mountain of shichimi chili pepper sprinkled on top. It goes perfectly with a lemon sour!

7-Eleven Chicken Tender Cheese Cutlet

I always keep these stocked in my freezer. While it has that hearty sauce flavor, the cheese and shiso leaf make it light enough to eat easily. It goes well with any kind of alcohol.

7-Eleven Fried Chicken Wings

For days when you want to drink and eat junk food! I recommend adding shichimi, or if you want to go even junkier, a little bit of mayonnaise. It's undeniably delicious.

Takoyaki

The small, semi-circular ones you buy at the supermarket that come in packs of 15 or 20. I love putting 3 or 5 of them on a plate, microwaving them, and eating them with just salt and mayonnaise. It's perfect for satisfying a small hunger.

Snack Foods

I often eat regular potato chips (I love the Usushio flavor from Fluffy and the God-tier Nori Salt from Koikeya), but here are some others.

Miino

A snack made of deep-fried broad beans. They are low in carbs but incredibly delicious! I highly recommend them to anyone who thinks, 'I'm not hungry, but I want something salty when I drink,' or 'I don't really like nuts.' If I were to run a bar, I would definitely serve these.

Imo-kenpi (Sweet Potato Fries)

It's far from healthy, but it goes so well with a highball that I sometimes indulge. Yes.

Extra Edition: Ultimate Cheat Snacks

Da Pai Dang Taiwanese Fried Chicken

Sorry for the sudden, very specific information. The other day, I got takeout Taiwanese fried chicken from 'Da Pai Dang' in the Hankyu Sanbangai food court, and it was so delicious that I've been buying it whenever I want fried food. It has a great five-spice powder kick, and it's a spicy flavor I love! It makes the Shaoxing wine and soda go down so easily.
The pan-fried dumplings are also delicious.

Pizza-La Large Shrimp Garlic Shrimp

Honestly, if I didn't have to worry about calories or my wallet, I would want to order a P-size (1.5 servings) of this pizza every week!!!
That's how much I love this delivery pizza. In reality, I only manage to order it about once every six months. I used to order half-and-half with Margherita or Quattro Formaggi, but those are better eaten at an authentic pizzeria, so I've decided to stick exclusively to the Garlic Shrimp for delivery. When I order this, I prepare chilled white wine and wait in anticipation.
I haven't had it in a while, so writing about it is making me want it again...

That was a compilation of various lazy snacks.
I don't think it's very helpful, but I'd be happy if it could serve as a spark to liven up someone's evening drink!!

Thank you for your request. Have a fun drinking life! 🍺