After Tofu, Time for Veggies

Monday November 28, 2009

Kyoto, Japan

Cold and Damp

While walking along Nishiki market, I discovered an organic vegetable stand that also had a seasonal vegetable lunch for about 2400 yen.  I heard about this place as it is known to carry some of the best vegetables in all of Japan.  I don't know the name but I did recognize the kanji.  I've posted a photo of it so people who read this can find it.  The dishes were simple, fresh and delicious.  It was a good break from tofu and another way of enjoying Kyoto style food.

The name of the vegetable store/restaurant is Kane something.  I cannot read the last Kanji.  The restaurant is upstairs.

The rice for December was Komotsuna rice:  Komotsuna is a Japanese kale like vegetable.

Ohitashi:  Spinach salad Japanese style.  It is flavored with Bonito flakes and a touch of soy sauce.

Roasted potato and broccoli

Simmered turnip with ginger.

Pumpkin croquettes

Dessert was chestnut yokan:  yokan is basically a sweetened red bean paste that is hardened. It's basic ingredient is red bean, agar and sugar.  It is a traditional dessert and is commonly eaten with tea.