My groceries are getting pricier every week here 😭 What did you think of my haul? Which recipes should I try next time? Let me know! 💞🍜 🍡 Use the code "SEERASAN" to get $5 off your #TokyoTreat box team.tokyotreat.com/seerasan-TT2404 today! Experience Japan from the comfort of your own home!
Present! Another chill vid to make my day. Thank you as always! Also…..inflation is such a problem and I hope the economy would improve for all countries.
It is getting to the point where buying ingredients to cook will come close to the price of eating out. Of course, it would be healthier as you control the ingredients that go into your meal.
@@Theslowtravellife You get a wide range of brands there, but in Sydney at the main chain asian grocery stores, the entire fridge section can have all the different types of tofu too. The difference is that here there is a larger quantity of the same brand/type, whereas Japan will have more brands of the same type to choose from.
Forgive me, as a _very_ ambitious hobby chef I would like to note something that might safe you a buck or two. As far as I can tell, the olive oil you are using is not meant for cooking, at least not for frying. The beneficial fatty acids of cold pressed extra virgin olive oil (evoo) are only stable up to about 130°C. The Maillard reaction which causes the browning _starts_ at about 140°C. The olive oil you are using is most likely meant for dressing, be it for salads or pasta aglio, olio e peperoncino and the likes. If you just do it for the taste, you can use refined olive oil (warm pressed). Though it is less strong in taste, due to the way it is produced the yield is much higher and hence it is more affordable. You might want to give it a try and safe some bucks.
Knife skill tip: On your cutting hand, keep your index finger in, not on the blade. It can put the knife off balance, and your finger can slip and get cut. Love your video!
Loved your video! I have a suggestion for chopping…when holding your knife, hold it like you are shaking hands with the knife. Don’t point your finger. You’ll have more control over your chopping. Try it and see how it works for you. Can’t wait to see more videos from you!
Old video by now, but if you want to REALLY have firm tofu, freezing it will change the texture to be firmer when you reheat it (and more akin to meat, IMO)
537 yen $3.65 usd for strawberries?! That’s amazing here in hawaii they are $6-$7 for the same amount I never buy fresh anymore because frozen is cheaper but I love fresh strawberries. All of those prices are so much better then here! I wish I had such a fresh quality selection for those prices I love fruits and vegetables.
I love that you're making cooking vids! That's awesome, especially since everyone needs to start reducing eating out so much due to inflation. One suggestion: the reason you're finding it so difficult to perform knifework is that you're seated, and your targets are at chest-level, instead of hara-level. Maybe consider standing when using your knife, or get a cushion or sitting pad to elevate your arms when you're wielding your knife? Did you ever get any of the houchou from your trip to the factory?
I find cooking at home costs me more than eating out 😂 but I prefer home cooked meals, so it's worth it for me! I have noticed standing up is a lot easier! I sadly didn't get any knives from that factory, would love to get some new ones in the future though 😍
That's awesome! One final note: perhaps try Worcestershire sauce for a bit of umami in your misoshiru if you don't like dashi. Also, Worcestershire sauce + ketchup + honey = Tonkatsu/Okonomiyaki sauce (aka Bulldog sauce)! I hope to see tons of new cooking vides from you!
I understand with feeling sad about grocery prices. They’ve gone up so much here. Your haul would be a steal though over in the US. $30 for all that is amazing!
just if anyone is too lazy to look up yen to usd at current rate its 1 usd to 157 yen ,so 5 dollars is equal to 787 yen, 28 bucks for total, in the usa it would be over 50$ for that amount of food
I literally voted for this in your poll yesss!!!! So happy to see this in my feed today and it's so great you're hecka responsive/engaged with your fans. Let's gooooo
7:20 Olive oil has become expensive because there has been and is a lot of crazy weather in Europe. It has hardly rained in Spain for months and many trees have dried up. And in Italy there was too much rain. These are the two largest olive oil producers in the world. It has also become very expensive in Europe.
Love the summer vibes with the Suika Bars and Hanabi sets in the store! Really hope you are able to bring us along some summer festivals in the coming months, since I always envision those as Japan at its best. Back on topic though: Was real fun seeing how different grocery shopping is in Japan and trying out simple recipes with you. 😊
Loved seeing the grocery haul and then also the meals/recipes. I love tofu but my husband isn’t a big fan. Those lettuce wraps would be a great lunch for me
Thanks for watching 💞 If you can get the tofu texture & flavouring right, I find people can't even tell it's not meat sometimes! Hopefully you can get him on board with tofu
That was a fun trip to the supermarket 🙂. I liked the prepared meals you could get at the ones in my old Japanese neighborhood. Saved a lot of time and money. These prices didn't feel too different from where I'm living now in the US. Some things are more, and some things are less expensive, so it kind of balances out. The dishes you made all looked great! I'll have to try making some of them. I think I can get most of the ingredients here, but not in such great variety. I think most stores here have one, two, or three max varieties of tofu, for example. Same deal with miso. The local Whole Foods actually carries daikon, which I was happy to find. I used to make Caspian Sea yogurt at home. I remember my local Japanese markets carried it and you can actually just add a little to milk to start a new batch. It's a type of yogurt that you can make at room temperature, so it does't require any special equipment and is easy to make. My favorite way to prepare natto is mixed with a little soy sauce, a quail egg, and chopped spring onions 👌. Thanks for another fun vlog!
All the prices in Japan are so much cheaper than the US. 😭 Those giant container of strawberries would cost us $8 right now in Seattle. So jealous of how beautiful the produce are!
Man, that’s rough. I went to Seattle last year before an Alaska cruise and it was pricey. I live in the Northeast and those strawberries would cost around $2.50-$4 a lb, depending on the store. I found the Trader Joe’s in Queen Anne near our Airbnb to have reasonable prices for the area. I actually looked to see what strawberries cost at that location it says $3.50/lb for non organic.
Here country, Japan, is a strawberry powerhouse, though not as large as America. However, consumption increases during the hot summer months, and domestic strawberries alone are somewhat insufficient to meet the demand. For this reason, Japan (always) relies on imports, and America has the highest import price and volume, accounting for 80% of the total. The import volume of fresh strawberries exceeds 3,000 tons, which is about 2% of the domestic harvest. The import volume of frozen strawberries fluctuates between 25,000 tons and 30,000 tons. According to information, in America, strawberries are mainly grown outdoors, have soil attached to them, and have little moisture, so they are mainly used for commercial purposes 🍓
there is a reason why yen is so cheap and it does not go in favour for the people that live in japan matter of fact living full time in japan is not as fun as it seems in most videos.
I'm so excited to find this channel. I'm just learning Japanese and it was wonderful to pause your videos and try and translate packaging labels! Also Vegetarian\Vegan coking! WOO
Olive Oil has doubled in price here in Australia too. I have been frying in Rice Bran Oil and using Olive oil to dress salads. I loved your supermarket vid! I miss food shopping in Japan x
That cooking video was really intriguing, showcasing some truly unique recipes. While radish is a common ingredient in oden, I suggest giving "buri daikon" a try at least once. It's a special dish beloved by many Japanese. とてもユニークなレシピでの料理動画で大変興味深かったです。大根はおでんでも代表的な食材ですが、一度、”ぶり大根”に挑戦するのをおすすめします。日本人は大好きな逸品です。
I moved to the states last year because my husband works here and I found this channel ❤️🥹🫶🏼 already miss Japanese groceries!!!!🥹🥹🥹 my American husband loves Japan too we probably move back to Japan !!!🩷🤣
Heyyy that intro and music was awesome, you should lean more into that style 👍😁 Thank you for telling us all the prices, these are the details I want for my trip !! Do you take advantage of the sushi tray markdowns after 1700hrs ? Perhaps you're Vegetarian ? Great idea adding Gochujang to Pasta. I make spiral pasta with a spicy Croatian Capsicum Vegetable relish by the Podravka company called Ajvar. You can only get it sometimes from a Giant Foodland store in Adelaide.
Loving the grocery videos! You’re actually helping those of us who are missing Japan and further educating us on what to look for when we nervously hit up the overwhelming Asian grocery stores here in Australia!! 動画大好きです！ 本当にありがとうございます🫶
The staff are really good in Japanese supermarkets. When you ask them for a specific item they always take you there. Issues can occur with imported items, as example, when you ask for mango chutney they take you to the jam section. When you ask, try to find two staff members together. The one you address will be too nervous to understand you. However, her colleague, standing nearby will, as she is under less stress. We are speaking Japanese here. Top tip, never repeat your request; if she doesn't understand the first time she never will. Keep in mind that Japan has the worst language skills, particularly listening comprehension in Asia. Jack, the Japan Alps Brit
If you have some space I recommend planting your own herbs: Mint, rosemary, basil etc. They are so easy to grow and will produce more than you can ever use. And before the cold season you can dry and preserve them!
You might have better luck at costco (if you have one close) for Greek yogurt. That's where expats get it in Seoul. The membership for Costco is half the price in Korea than in the US.
You're so stinking cute. I loved seeing a full fledged grocery store since I didn't need to experience that while there. I, of course, want to move there, so I love to see this stuff so I can fantasize I am moving there soon. LOL
The basket trolleys are the weirdest thing about grocery shopping in Japan! We carried the basket around for 3 shops until we noticed everyone with the trolleys! 😂 Also Max Valu is the best supermarket because they play the grooviest jingle.
I often still just grab things in my hand (no basket) when I'm only buying a few items (old habit)... but at checkout the cashier is always so confused by me not having a basket lol
@@seerasan relateable! Off topic, but did you find an editor? I was thinking of applying back in Feb, but got busy! It was cool to edit with your media though! 🙂
I’m in love with your channel! Thanks so much! Brings me joy every time😉 btw just so you know, only animal derived food products contain cholesterol 👍🏽 so there’s no such thing as sesame oil with cholesterol!❤️
Hope you can find it! It's tasty when you pop it into the toaster too & enjoy it with yuzu ponzu! (I know that sounds weird, but a Japanese family taught me this trick!!)
If you're rinsing yourself on greek yoghurt you could look into making your own. You only need a spoonful of leftover yoghurt and some milk. Then the unlimited yoghurt cycle starts.
Absolutely! Easiest is to just buy a yogurt maker, they are like ¥5000 everywhere. For the price of 10 greek yogurts you can get an unlimited supply :-)
Yep I even made some in my instapot from powdered milk. Watched many TH-cam videos but I was so shocked and excited when it actually worked and was so easy
Hey Seerasan! Good vibes in your videos, I enjoy them after a long workday. Quick tip: You mentioned extra firm tofu and that you are ok with "plain" flavors... how about getting a Tofu Press? I struggled🙄 as well finding firm tofu, but now with the press I just have it ready every single day and add any flavor I want! 🤭. Hope your every day is a great day! 😊
There is so much tofu woooow. I expected strawberries to be pricey but they seem reasonable. That udon looked so goood!!! As a I recall you seem to favor/like Udon way more than Ramen right?
In case you're wanting to save on yogurt, it's REALLY easy to make at home with just milk and some starter yogurt, especially if you've got an instant pot. I usually make some when I can't get through my milk fast enough.
Generally extra virgin olive oil isnt best for cooking with. It has a very low smoke point, 325-350f (165-175c) and can become acrid when cooked with high temperatures. If you want to cook with olive oil, make sure you are getting unrefined. Extra virgin is best for things like salad dressings or finishing oils.
Just FYI, the negi you bought are actually what's commonly known as leeks. If you want spring onions those are a completely different vegetable altogether.
In the Japanese sweets section, “Yomogi Mochi?” was “Kashiwa Mochi”. Greek yogurt is expensive, so I recommend making your own by draining cheap plain yogurt overnight. I saw the wife of the Greek ambassador to Japan on TV once, who also drained yogurt at home and made it herself!
My favorite part of shopping at Japanese supermarkets are the 6pm bento discounts and the shokugan (candy toy) Gundam figures. In LA we have Nijiya, Mitsuwa, Seiwa and Tokyo Central markets.
If you can tell what the vinegar/ dressing for raw shredded cabbage is called that I used to buy at the supermarkets in Japan then I will make all my friends subscribe to you 😂😭 it might be Chinese? 🤔
Good progress with your knife technique. You may find it easier to cut if you stand up so that your elbows are slightly higher with respect to your chopping surface.
The cucumber juice sounds really good. My favorite sports drink is the cucumber lime flavored gatorade, so I bet it has similar vibes. Also, I wonder how that spicy chili condiment you bought compares to momofuku chili crisp? It looks similar but that's the only kind I've been able to find locally. It's great in ramen and I also add it to my gyoza dipping sauce lol.
The basket trolley/cart thing looks so handy... my grocery stores need to get with the program and get those! Oh man that S&B chili crisp stuff is freaking addictive addictive!! I only wish it came in a bigger jar lol. The dishes all look so good and I really want to try the cucumber juice, that sounds perfect for summer. Also your sparkly chopsticks are so cute! ✨ Thanks for the lovely video!
That was so fun to watch. I love your videos. Supermarket produce doesnt look anything like that here in the US. Atleast not where I shop. 2 floors, so cool.
This was the first time I watched you. Interesting enough to subscribe and even try some of that. I do make Miso soup in a similar fashion. I look forward to your next video. 😋
The Bulgarian yogurt that you said is so popular, but you just can’t understand why is so famous,because it’s of very high quality, very appreciated by people who understand what a good yogurt is and it contains live bacteria called Lactobacillus bulgaricus, it’s a wonderful probiotic and we’re very proud of it. I encourage everyone to try it.
Great idea showing us the cooking as well as the shopping after you asked us to vote on a topic. Question though: did you sit because you were filming? It looks so awkward…. I don’t think I could manage a knife very well. Maybe when I am too old to stand I will, but for now I’ll keep standing in the kitchen.
Just watched your video and it was amazing. You can substitute Hoisin sauce with oyster sauce. We had that in Singapore but I always substitute with a vegan oyster sauce that taste about the same. Gonna try your recipes. They are so cool. Cheers from Singapore 🎉
fruit and vegg were mad expensive, if i were you i'd be exclusively eating soffritto ''onion celery carrot'', also green onions potatoes and garlic. Soffritto is used in many dishes, why its such a popular combination its because its perfect with tomato sauce. A great cheat is to buy fish sauce and shrimp paste to easily add intensity to your dishes
I saw at least two of my favorite teas that I have imported every couple months… cost me much more than 8 bucks lol. Also if you’re gonna try mapo tofu, Mike Chen had my favorite recipe, Aaron and Clare have a really good one too!
My groceries are getting pricier every week here 😭 What did you think of my haul? Which recipes should I try next time? Let me know! 💞🍜
🍡 Use the code "SEERASAN" to get $5 off your #TokyoTreat box team.tokyotreat.com/seerasan-TT2404 today! Experience Japan from the comfort of your own home!
Present! Another chill vid to make my day. Thank you as always! Also…..inflation is such a problem and I hope the economy would improve for all countries.
Inflation is a problem everywhere except for China. To make things worse, the Yen is losing value rapidly & showing no signs of stopping.
Agreed. Based on how expensive each and every ingredient is, it may seem more feasible to eat out instead
It is getting to the point where buying ingredients to cook will come close to the price of eating out. Of course, it would be healthier as you control the ingredients that go into your meal.
@@Theslowtravellife You get a wide range of brands there, but in Sydney at the main chain asian grocery stores, the entire fridge section can have all the different types of tofu too. The difference is that here there is a larger quantity of the same brand/type, whereas Japan will have more brands of the same type to choose from.
Forgive me, as a _very_ ambitious hobby chef I would like to note something that might safe you a buck or two. As far as I can tell, the olive oil you are using is not meant for cooking, at least not for frying. The beneficial fatty acids of cold pressed extra virgin olive oil (evoo) are only stable up to about 130°C. The Maillard reaction which causes the browning _starts_ at about 140°C. The olive oil you are using is most likely meant for dressing, be it for salads or pasta aglio, olio e peperoncino and the likes. If you just do it for the taste, you can use refined olive oil (warm pressed). Though it is less strong in taste, due to the way it is produced the yield is much higher and hence it is more affordable. You might want to give it a try and safe some bucks.
Knife skill tip: On your cutting hand, keep your index finger in, not on the blade. It can put the knife off balance, and your finger can slip and get cut. Love your video!
Loved your video! I have a suggestion for chopping…when holding your knife, hold it like you are shaking hands with the knife. Don’t point your finger. You’ll have more control over your chopping. Try it and see how it works for you. Can’t wait to see more videos from you!
Old video by now, but if you want to REALLY have firm tofu, freezing it will change the texture to be firmer when you reheat it (and more akin to meat, IMO)
537 yen $3.65 usd for strawberries?! That’s amazing here in hawaii they are $6-$7 for the same amount I never buy fresh anymore because frozen is cheaper but I love fresh strawberries. All of those prices are so much better then here! I wish I had such a fresh quality selection for those prices I love fruits and vegetables.
I love that you're making cooking vids! That's awesome, especially since everyone needs to start reducing eating out so much due to inflation. One suggestion: the reason you're finding it so difficult to perform knifework is that you're seated, and your targets are at chest-level, instead of hara-level. Maybe consider standing when using your knife, or get a cushion or sitting pad to elevate your arms when you're wielding your knife? Did you ever get any of the houchou from your trip to the factory?
I find cooking at home costs me more than eating out 😂 but I prefer home cooked meals, so it's worth it for me!
I have noticed standing up is a lot easier! I sadly didn't get any knives from that factory, would love to get some new ones in the future though 😍
That's awesome! One final note: perhaps try Worcestershire sauce for a bit of umami in your misoshiru if you don't like dashi. Also, Worcestershire sauce + ketchup + honey = Tonkatsu/Okonomiyaki sauce (aka Bulldog sauce)! I hope to see tons of new cooking vides from you!
I understand with feeling sad about grocery prices. They’ve gone up so much here. Your haul would be a steal though over in the US. $30 for all that is amazing!
just if anyone is too lazy to look up yen to usd at current rate its 1 usd to 157 yen ,so 5 dollars is equal to 787 yen, 28 bucks for total, in the usa it would be over 50$ for that amount of food
I literally voted for this in your poll yesss!!!! So happy to see this in my feed today and it's so great you're hecka responsive/engaged with your fans. Let's gooooo
Thanks for voting 😆 ✨ Of course! It's super fun engaging with this awesome community 💞
Pro knife-holding tip: use your thumb and index finger to hold the blade while the rest of your hand grips the handle!
and put a damp cloth under your cutting board to prevent it from moving around. Safety First!
@@oringal oh, that's clever. Will try this next time, too.
7:20 Olive oil has become expensive because there has been and is a lot of crazy weather in Europe. It has hardly rained in Spain for months and many trees have dried up. And in Italy there was too much rain. These are the two largest olive oil producers in the world. It has also become very expensive in Europe.
Ah that makes sense! Thanks for letting me know 🥺
Japan supermarket is a heaven to me... especially those delicious bento!
Not a heaven to your bank account if you like FRESH raw fruits/vegetables
Love the summer vibes with the Suika Bars and Hanabi sets in the store! Really hope you are able to bring us along some summer festivals in the coming months, since I always envision those as Japan at its best. Back on topic though: Was real fun seeing how different grocery shopping is in Japan and trying out simple recipes with you. 😊
Oh man YES! I am sooo ready for Japanese summer content!! 🍉
Loved seeing the grocery haul and then also the meals/recipes. I love tofu but my husband isn’t a big fan. Those lettuce wraps would be a great lunch for me
Thanks for watching 💞 If you can get the tofu texture & flavouring right, I find people can't even tell it's not meat sometimes! Hopefully you can get him on board with tofu
That was a fun trip to the supermarket 🙂. I liked the prepared meals you could get at the ones in my old Japanese neighborhood. Saved a lot of time and money. These prices didn't feel too different from where I'm living now in the US. Some things are more, and some things are less expensive, so it kind of balances out. The dishes you made all looked great! I'll have to try making some of them. I think I can get most of the ingredients here, but not in such great variety. I think most stores here have one, two, or three max varieties of tofu, for example. Same deal with miso. The local Whole Foods actually carries daikon, which I was happy to find. I used to make Caspian Sea yogurt at home. I remember my local Japanese markets carried it and you can actually just add a little to milk to start a new batch. It's a type of yogurt that you can make at room temperature, so it does't require any special equipment and is easy to make.
My favorite way to prepare natto is mixed with a little soy sauce, a quail egg, and chopped spring onions 👌.
Thanks for another fun vlog!
Love checking out supermarkets when I visit Japan. Wish I could read more of the names of the items.
Very relatable haha I still feel like I don't know half the products in the supermarket!
All the prices in Japan are so much cheaper than the US. 😭 Those giant container of strawberries would cost us $8 right now in Seattle. So jealous of how beautiful the produce are!
Man, that’s rough. I went to Seattle last year before an Alaska cruise and it was pricey. I live in the Northeast and those strawberries would cost around $2.50-$4 a lb, depending on the store. I found the Trader Joe’s in Queen Anne near our Airbnb to have reasonable prices for the area. I actually looked to see what strawberries cost at that location it says $3.50/lb for non organic.
Here country, Japan, is a strawberry powerhouse, though not as large as America. However, consumption increases during the hot summer months, and domestic strawberries alone are somewhat insufficient to meet the demand. For this reason, Japan (always) relies on imports, and America has the highest import price and volume, accounting for 80% of the total. The import volume of fresh strawberries exceeds 3,000 tons, which is about 2% of the domestic harvest. The import volume of frozen strawberries fluctuates between 25,000 tons and 30,000 tons. According to information, in America, strawberries are mainly grown outdoors, have soil attached to them, and have little moisture, so they are mainly used for commercial purposes 🍓
there is a reason why yen is so cheap and it does not go in favour for the people that live in japan matter of fact living full time in japan is not as fun as it seems in most videos.
I'm so excited to find this channel. I'm just learning Japanese and it was wonderful to pause your videos and try and translate packaging labels! Also Vegetarian\Vegan coking! WOO
Pre-sliced cabbage must come in handy for okonomiyaki
Exactly! It's sometimes worth grabbing it for those dishes!
We want to see more cooking courses. I can teach you knife skill when I'll be in Tokyo in summer
Olive Oil has doubled in price here in Australia too. I have been frying in Rice Bran Oil and using Olive oil to dress salads. I loved your supermarket vid! I miss food shopping in Japan x
As a Heavy Lacto-Intolerant Person, japan is Heaven for me.Greetings from Germany
That cooking video was really intriguing, showcasing some truly unique recipes. While radish is a common ingredient in oden, I suggest giving "buri daikon" a try at least once. It's a special dish beloved by many Japanese.
とてもユニークなレシピでの料理動画で大変興味深かったです。大根はおでんでも代表的な食材ですが、一度、”ぶり大根”に挑戦するのをおすすめします。日本人は大好きな逸品です。
味噌とネギは具が柔らかくなったら入れます。始めに具は出汁の素で煮ます。醤油は入れません。
I moved to the states last year because my husband works here and I found this channel ❤️🥹🫶🏼 already miss Japanese groceries!!!!🥹🥹🥹 my American husband loves Japan too we probably move back to Japan !!!🩷🤣
Thanks for sharing how fun it is to go grocery shopping in Japan! 😆😆😆😆😆😆
Really enjoyed this video! I love seeing and going to supermarkets/grocery store in other countries. You wern't too fast. But would love to see more!
Thanks for taking us grocery shopping with you
Heyyy that intro and music was awesome, you should lean more into that style 👍😁
Thank you for telling us all the prices, these are the details I want for my trip !!
Do you take advantage of the sushi tray markdowns after 1700hrs ? Perhaps you're Vegetarian ?
Great idea adding Gochujang to Pasta. I make spiral pasta with a spicy Croatian Capsicum Vegetable relish by the Podravka company called Ajvar. You can only get it sometimes from a Giant Foodland store in Adelaide.
Loving the grocery videos! You’re actually helping those of us who are missing Japan and further educating us on what to look for when we nervously hit up the overwhelming Asian grocery stores here in Australia!!
動画大好きです！ 本当にありがとうございます🫶
The staff are really good in Japanese supermarkets. When you ask them for a specific item they always take you there. Issues can occur with imported items, as example, when you ask for mango chutney they take you to the jam section.
When you ask, try to find two staff members together. The one you address will be too nervous to understand you. However, her colleague, standing nearby will, as she is under less stress. We are speaking Japanese here. Top tip, never repeat your request; if she doesn't understand the first time she never will. Keep in mind that Japan has the worst language skills, particularly listening comprehension in Asia.
Jack, the Japan Alps Brit
Wow!! Your miso udon soup looks delicious. It definitely looks aesthetic. You did an amazing job! I love your video :)
😇😊
Get peanut oil to fry its not a toxic seed oil and its actually benificial then use evoo to garnish or dress
If you have some space I recommend planting your own herbs: Mint, rosemary, basil etc. They are so easy to grow and will produce more than you can ever use. And before the cold season you can dry and preserve them!
Ahh I would love to do that, but since I travel so much for work anything I ever try to grow ends up dying so fast 😢
love seeing you challenging lots of dishes!
このビデオよかった。日本のスーパーを紹介してくれて、日本人の日常の食品を紹介してくれてうれしい。そのあと料理コーナーになるのが新鮮😊
this is so helpful actually. i'm gonna be studying in japan for 6 months starting this autumn, and trying to figure out my grocery budget!
Wow Sarah your consistency is amazing! Its really nice, but also take good care of yourself please!
Thank you 🥹💞
In America the Hoisin sauce is normally by the Chinese foods in the Ethnic section. Try looking near the gochujang nest time your there. :)
You might have better luck at costco (if you have one close) for Greek yogurt. That's where expats get it in Seoul. The membership for Costco is half the price in Korea than in the US.
You're so stinking cute. I loved seeing a full fledged grocery store since I didn't need to experience that while there. I, of course, want to move there, so I love to see this stuff so I can fantasize I am moving there soon. LOL
The basket trolleys are the weirdest thing about grocery shopping in Japan! We carried the basket around for 3 shops until we noticed everyone with the trolleys! 😂 Also Max Valu is the best supermarket because they play the grooviest jingle.
I often still just grab things in my hand (no basket) when I'm only buying a few items (old habit)... but at checkout the cashier is always so confused by me not having a basket lol
@@seerasan relateable! Off topic, but did you find an editor? I was thinking of applying back in Feb, but got busy! It was cool to edit with your media though! 🙂
Tasty recipes! Must try. Hope I can get some of the sauces. 😋 Great video.
I’m in love with your channel! Thanks so much! Brings me joy every time😉 btw just so you know, only animal derived food products contain cholesterol 👍🏽 so there’s no such thing as sesame oil with cholesterol!❤️
I will have to try and find that Deep Fried Tofu.
Hope you can find it! It's tasty when you pop it into the toaster too & enjoy it with yuzu ponzu! (I know that sounds weird, but a Japanese family taught me this trick!!)
I love this type of video ideas
If you're rinsing yourself on greek yoghurt you could look into making your own. You only need a spoonful of leftover yoghurt and some milk. Then the unlimited yoghurt cycle starts.
Absolutely! Easiest is to just buy a yogurt maker, they are like ¥5000 everywhere. For the price of 10 greek yogurts you can get an unlimited supply :-)
I will need to look into this! Thanks 😊
Yep I even made some in my instapot from powdered milk. Watched many TH-cam videos but I was so shocked and excited when it actually worked and was so easy
Such a mondaine activity, yet so informative as an oversea weeb ! THANK YOU 🧡🧡🧡
You look adorable on your kiki’s delivery chouchou.😍
I see the "Cooking with Seerasan" Channel is coming soon^^
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Hey Seerasan! Good vibes in your videos, I enjoy them after a long workday. Quick tip: You mentioned extra firm tofu and that you are ok with "plain" flavors... how about getting a Tofu Press? I struggled🙄 as well finding firm tofu, but now with the press I just have it ready every single day and add any flavor I want! 🤭. Hope your every day is a great day! 😊
Gotta Subscribe …especially love your Vegan recipes, quite rare in Japan vlogger. Thank you.
Thank you 💞
Do the frozen udon noodles taste better than the packed "fresh" ones? The fresh ones I get do always taste sour
I am Japanese. Frozen udon is one of the best Japanese frozen foods. Please try it.
I haven't bought many sauces yet ever since I started living here in Tokyo, but that chilli oil looks dope!
Gonna go buy one soon.
You won’t regret trying it! 🌶️
It's true that even we Japanese find chili oil irresistibly delicious!
I really could watch you shop groceries for hours haha
There is so much tofu woooow. I expected strawberries to be pricey but they seem reasonable. That udon looked so goood!!! As a I recall you seem to favor/like Udon way more than Ramen right?
There really is a lot of tofu here! 😆
I do prefer udon!! My ranking is probably: Soba, Udon, Tsukemen then ramen haha
We have H-Mart and 99 Ranch in SoCal. It's more Korean and Vietnamese but still fun to shop there. 😋
In case you're wanting to save on yogurt, it's REALLY easy to make at home with just milk and some starter yogurt, especially if you've got an instant pot. I usually make some when I can't get through my milk fast enough.
I might need to look into this, sounds right down my alley!
you should put the miso paste through a soup strainer filter, otherwise you get tiny chunks of miso
Oh interesting! Thanks!
damn, it must be tough cooking here... good on you for still doing your best cooking!
I'm Japanese living in Australia. I'm gonna try the miso udon dish! That looks good :)
Yesss! It's such a tasty, simple dish!
Generally extra virgin olive oil isnt best for cooking with. It has a very low smoke point, 325-350f (165-175c) and can become acrid when cooked with high temperatures. If you want to cook with olive oil, make sure you are getting unrefined. Extra virgin is best for things like salad dressings or finishing oils.
Just FYI, the negi you bought are actually what's commonly known as leeks. If you want spring onions those are a completely different vegetable altogether.
In the Japanese sweets section, “Yomogi Mochi?” was “Kashiwa Mochi”.
Greek yogurt is expensive, so I recommend making your own by draining cheap plain yogurt overnight. I saw the wife of the Greek ambassador to Japan on TV once, who also drained yogurt at home and made it herself!
So impressed that you actually eat and seem to enjoy natto hahaha
My favorite part of shopping at Japanese supermarkets are the 6pm bento discounts and the shokugan (candy toy) Gundam figures. In LA we have Nijiya, Mitsuwa, Seiwa and Tokyo Central markets.
15:20 daaaangg that looks good!!
I so enjoy going shopping with other people. This is so fun.
Garlic ra-yu sounds amazing, I wish that was avaliable over here.
I'm excited to try that udon recipe, it looks so yummy! and easy to make 😍
味噌汁は、白味噌9 : 赤味噌1 を混ぜて作るともっと美味しいですよ♩ブレンドコーヒーみたいな感じです♩
The red (you said brown) parts of the salad leaves contain anthocyanins, which are flavonoids, and REALLY good for health.
Cries in Canadian food prices!!! 🥲!! Also great video thank you!!
So fun! I'm so happy grocery shopping with you! Awesome!
Excellent cooking skills. Please do more videos.
If you can tell what the vinegar/ dressing for raw shredded cabbage is called that I used to buy at the supermarkets in Japan then I will make all my friends subscribe to you 😂😭 it might be Chinese? 🤔
Was it the tamenegi (onion) dressing? 🤔
@@seerasan sadly no! It usually has a picture of a cabbage on the bottle, the mystery continues! 🤭🔍
How are those punnets of Strawberries so perfect, I cant remember the last time in OZ, I have ever seen a perfect punnet.
It is enitrely possible to live in Japan and not be a tea lover but Im a Melburnian so I was there for the coffee. Im everywhere for the coffee
Good progress with your knife technique. You may find it easier to cut if you stand up so that your elbows are slightly higher with respect to your chopping surface.
The cucumber juice sounds really good. My favorite sports drink is the cucumber lime flavored gatorade, so I bet it has similar vibes. Also, I wonder how that spicy chili condiment you bought compares to momofuku chili crisp? It looks similar but that's the only kind I've been able to find locally. It's great in ramen and I also add it to my gyoza dipping sauce lol.
The prices are similar to those in Germany. The packaging is also similar, although in Germany the fruit is not packaged as heavily.
The basket trolley/cart thing looks so handy... my grocery stores need to get with the program and get those! Oh man that S&B chili crisp stuff is freaking addictive addictive!! I only wish it came in a bigger jar lol. The dishes all look so good and I really want to try the cucumber juice, that sounds perfect for summer. Also your sparkly chopsticks are so cute! ✨ Thanks for the lovely video!
That was so fun to watch. I love your videos. Supermarket produce doesnt look anything like that here in the US. Atleast not where I shop. 2 floors, so cool.
This was the first time I watched you. Interesting enough to subscribe and even try some of that. I do make Miso soup in a similar fashion. I look forward to your next video. 😋
Waaa please tell Tokyo Treat Box to ship to Canada. We want!!!
If you do miso soup...you need dashi in it
The Bulgarian yogurt that you said is so popular, but you just can’t understand why is so famous,because it’s of very high quality, very appreciated by people who understand what a good yogurt is and it contains live bacteria called Lactobacillus bulgaricus, it’s a wonderful probiotic and we’re very proud of it. I encourage everyone to try it.
Thanks for sharing this video on your grocery haul!
You need to try the taberu rayu with mini cucumbers, garlic, rice vinegar, and gochujang!
oh my gosh that sounds delish!! will try it
Great idea showing us the cooking as well as the shopping after you asked us to vote on a topic. Question though: did you sit because you were filming? It looks so awkward…. I don’t think I could manage a knife very well. Maybe when I am too old to stand I will, but for now I’ll keep standing in the kitchen.
Just watched your video and it was amazing. You can substitute Hoisin sauce with oyster sauce. We had that in Singapore but I always substitute with a vegan oyster sauce that taste about the same. Gonna try your recipes. They are so cool. Cheers from Singapore 🎉
fruit and vegg were mad expensive, if i were you i'd be exclusively eating soffritto ''onion celery carrot'', also green onions potatoes and garlic. Soffritto is used in many dishes, why its such a popular combination its because its perfect with tomato sauce. A great cheat is to buy fish sauce and shrimp paste to easily add intensity to your dishes
Great video Sara have you by any chance tried chimichurri sauce it is a sauce from Argentina!
I don't believe so, but it looks so tasty! Looks easy to make, so I might try it sometime 😆
Nice choice shopping and cooking 👍
quinine so yummy 👅🫶
Nice food shopping and cooking tour!
I saw at least two of my favorite teas that I have imported every couple months… cost me much more than 8 bucks lol. Also if you’re gonna try mapo tofu, Mike Chen had my favorite recipe, Aaron and Clare have a really good one too!
Try to use the „pinch grip“ while holding your knife. It will make life so much easier.
I actually had to double take when I saw sriracha milk. I wondered if that was actually a thing. 😂
Lmaooo yeah that was a typo I only noticed after exporting 😂
olive oil has basically doubled in price in australia too, and its prob not even real olive oil its prob rapeseed oil or something