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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.

A quiet evening kitchen, where the gentle sizzle of salt-grilled salmon meets the rhythmic preparation of various seasonal side dishes. Tonight’s meal is a balanced collection of colors and textures, focusing on simple, nourishing ingredients.

My 81-year-old mother is camera-shy, so her face is hidden. Please focus on her skilled hands as she prepares Salt-Grilled Salmon.

MENU
・Salt-Grilled Salmon (today)
・Miso Soup with Tofu, Vegetables & Shimeji Mushrooms (today)
・Cabbage Salad (Chisaba) (today)
・Multigrain rice with chickpeas (today)
・Shishito Peppers & Tofu Simmered in Soy Sauce (today)
・Cucumber & Bean Sprout Vinegar Salad (today)
・Kinpira Gobo (Burdock Root & Carrot Stir-fry) (today)
・Vinegar-dressed lotus root & broccoli (prep)

Quick notes
・The "Chisaba" salad is a simple but protein-rich dish using cabbage.
・By keeping several vinegar-based sides and simmered dishes prepared ahead of time, Mother creates a diverse spread even on busy evenings.

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
・Chisaba — A portmanteau for a simple salad made of "Chikin" (chicken) and "Saba" (often refers to a specific seasoning style or just the combination with cabbage).
・Shishito — A small, mild Japanese green pepper with a thin skin.
・Kinpira Gobo — A traditional dish of julienned burdock root and carrots sautéed in soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.
・Renkon — Lotus root, known for its distinct holes and crunchy texture.
・Zakkoku-mai — Rice mixed with various grains and seeds for added nutrition.

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