Asupara no shiraae / asparagus with tofu sesame dressing

Juicy asparagus dressed in slightly salty tofu dressing with ground sesame seeds. Another great little side dish that allows you to enjoy asparagus in season.

Daizu moyashi no namuru / soybean sprout namul salad

A great little addition to Korean, Japanese, Chinese and many other Asian dishes.

Whole recipe:
167 calories;; 10.0 g protein; 11.4 g fat; 6.7g carbohydrate; 0.4 g net carbs; 788 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol; 6.3 g fiber
1/4 of recipe:
42 calories; 2.6 g protein; 2.9 g fat; 1.7g carbohydrate; 0.1 g net carbs; 197 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol; 1.6g fiber

Reduced-sodium version whole recipe:
152 calories; 10.1 g protein; 9. 4g fat; 7.3 g carbohydrate; 1.0 g net carbs; 179 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol; 6.3 g fiber
Reduced-sodium version 1/4 of recipe:
38 calories; 2.5 g protein; 2.4 g fat; 1.8 g carbohydrate; 0.2 g net carbs; 45 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol; 1.6 g fiber

Burokkorii to ebi no karashizu-ae / broccoli and prawns in mustard vinegar dressing

Pungent karashi mustard accentuates the mild taste of broccoli and prawns. A good small side dish in cool seasons.

Mizuna to usuage no karashiae / mizuna and thin deep-fried tofu in karashi mustard dressing

Mizuna's mild spiciness goes well with karashi mustard. Toasted usuage adds a bit of crunchiness.

Daikon to kani no remon-ae / daikon radish and crab with lemon

A namasu alternative with the clean, fresh taste of lemon.

Keeru no kurumiae / kale in walnut dressing

Walnut neutralizes the bitterness of kale.

Kyuri no umeae / Japanese cucumber with umeboshi pickled plum

Crisp and juicy cucumbers accentuated with pickled plum.

Kyuri to atsuage no pirikaraae / Japanese cucumber and deep-fried tofu with ginger and spicy soy sauce

Juicy, crispy, and substantial. Ginger stimulates the appetite in hot weather.

109 calories (1/2 of recipe); 7.6 g protein; 7.3 g fat; 2.6 g carbohydrate; 1.6 g net carbs; 155 mg sodium (with 50% reduced-sodium soy sauce; 235 mg with regular soy sauce); 0 mg cholesterol; 1.0 g fiber

Jabara kyuri no pirikarazuke / Japanese cucumber with tobanjan dressing

Fresh and juicy cucumber accentuated with spicy dressing.

Horenso no shami-bitashi / spinach in shami broth

Ohitashi with a Chinese twist.

Suisu chaado no gomaae / swiss chard with sesame dressing

Pleasantly colorful stems are lightly coated with coarsely ground toasted sesame seeds.

Shiozake no oroshiae / grilled salted salmon with grated daikon radish

A pleasantly light salmon dish, simple enough to be included in Tom's top repertoire.

Zukkiini no okakaae / zucchini with bonito flakes

Broccoli with mayonnaise

Broccoli and asparagus with oyster sauce

A super simple side dish. Oyster sauce is the only seasoning.

Ra nagaimo / spicy Chinese yam pickles

A small dish with a zesty punch.

Chingensai no gomaae / baby bok choi in sesame dressing

A rich small side dish. A small amount of spicy tobanjan is added below for a flavor twist.

Nanohana no karashi-ae / field mustard raab in karashi broth

Nanohana, field mustard, goes perfectly well with karashi mustard.
A dish for spring.

Sunappu pii no gomaae / snap peas in sesame dressing