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Filmed in Urban Japan. A documentary of my 81-year-old mother’s kitchen.

Born in Korea in 1944 to a Japanese father, her cooking is a unique blend of traditional Japanese flavors and the Korean side dishes she loves. This is not a cooking show—it’s a record of real, everyday dinners in a quiet apartment.

On a cold evening, nothing warms the body quite like a bubbling clay pot of thick noodles simmered in rich red miso. To balance the intense heat and savory depth of the main dish, she prepares a crisp, refreshing side of chilled tofu with citrus soy sauce.

My 81-year-old mother is camera-shy, so her face is hidden. Please focus on her skilled hands as she prepares Miso Nikomi Udon.

MENU
・Miso Nikomi Udon (Simmered Udon in Red Miso) (today)
・Ponzu Hiyayakko (Chilled Tofu with Ponzu) (today)
・Chinese Cabbage Kimchi (prep)
・Cucumber Sunomono (today)
・Spinach Goma-ae (today)

Quick notes
・Miso Nikomi Udon is a hearty winter dish where raw noodles are simmered directly in the broth, giving them a distinct, firm texture.
・The refreshing Hiyayakko serves as a palate cleanser against the rich, salty miso flavor.

Where from
・Location: Somewhere in urban Japan
・Release schedule: Fridays at 7 PM (JST). (As Mother is elderly, updates may be skipped depending on her health and well-being.)

On camera
Mother (cooking), Family (eating)

Legend
(today) cooked from scratch
(prep) made ahead / leftover

Glossary
・Miso Nikomi Udon — Thick wheat noodles simmered in a savory red miso broth, often served in an earthen pot.
・Hiyayakko — Cold tofu garnished with toppings and sauce.
・Sunomono — A light, vinegared salad, often made with cucumbers or seafood.
・Goma-ae — A side dish of vegetables (usually spinach or green beans) dressed in a sesame sauce.

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