14:24 to make it easier to open a tight lid, hit the edge of the lid on the chopping board a little bit hard, or use a butterknife, or teaspoon, and wedge it just under the lip of the lid to pop it up slightly thereby releasing the vacuum pressure. Don't wear yourself out like how you did.
I once got stuck for over an hour with not being able to open a jar of alfredo sauce 😅. Eventually, I realized that a lot of pressure had built up under the lid. So, I used a sharp knife and poked a tiny hole in the lid. This instantly released the pressure and I could open the jar and FINALLY finish dinner 😂. But this method might not be good if you still need to keep the jar (I'm not sure what you could seal the hole with that would still ensure the food inside didn't spoil). They have devices that help with opening jars and one of these days, I'm going to get one! My aching fingers will thank me. Also, I'm jealous you got snow! I live in the south of the U.S., so we don't get snow very often. Cute that your huband actually made a snowman as well! 😊 Hope you have a safe and warm weekend!
Oh, I know how you felt when you got stuck! That's exactly what I was doing then lol If it's something that can be used up, that's a great idea to do it!! But I would love to get that device too!! Anyway thank you always for your kind and pleasant comments!! I'm so happy to read them!! Have a wonderful weekend!
To open jars, I use a little silicone jar opener. It looks like a potholder but it’s made of silicone, which allows you to grip the lid tighter and twist it without hurting your hands! Hope this helps :-)
For the jar lid, stick the tip of a butter knife (a rounded end table knife) under the edge and twist slightly. That will break the seal and the lid will unscrew easily. You just need to flex the metal rim of the lid in other words.
Those carrot 'pizza' look just like potato pancakes! I love carrots I will for sure need to try this Thank you for always giving me something new to try :)
Hi, GIChiyo!! Your comments make me relieved for some reason😊I'm glad you liked the carrot pizza!! I hope you will try and enjoy it!! Thank you always!! Have a great weekend!!
For jars with metal lids like that, I tend to hit the edge of the lid with a knife at a few spots around the rim, and try to twist the lid after a few hits! It sometimes takes a bit, but sometimes I can it it once or twice and then it opens!
Hi, V bee!! I'm glad you liked the sausages who enjoyed the sauna lol I hope you will make the shrimp cutlet and enjoy the plump texture of the shrimp!! Have a great weekend!!
Recently I've had to make some changes to my diet for my health, and I really appreciate these videos for introducing me to new foods I can try. Thank you so much for your hard work!
Hanako-san, you worked hard this week, as always! 💪🏽 Thanks for sharing Husband-san's yummy bentos with us despite the cold weather. 🤭 I have a friend who now lives in Tokyo and he was so happy when it snowed. 😂 I love sesame oil so much, so I sympathize with its rising prices. 🥲 But I'll send prayers your way such as "I hope Hanako-san finds a good buy 1 take 1 deal soon!" 😂 And before I forget, when a jar lid is being stubborn, I like to hit it gently but persistently on another surface. The friction from every contact will cause the lid to expand, making it easier to open! 💪🏽 It's a proven science. 👍🏽 Anyway, please stay warm and be healthy, Hanako-san! 💓
Hi,L!! Thank you for your kind comment and for your prayers!! If I find a great deal on sesame oil, I would buy as many as possible lol And also thank you for sharing your great tip with me!! I appreciate your kindness😊I'm looking forward to trying that! Have a wonderful weekend!!
Thank you for your request, Tiffanie!! Rice cooker dishes are time-saving and perfect for busy mornings so I'm planning to make more dishes with rice cooker!! I hope you are looking forward to them😊
The carrot pizza is such a genius side dish! Cheap, healthy and delicious, great to complement a rich and flavourful meal! I might have to buy a grater just to try it out!
Hi, Sailor PlanetMars!! I'm glad you liked the carrot pizza!! I hope you try it out!! It's a bit tedious, but you can also make it by using a knife and cutting the carrots into strips. It's yummy even if a little thicker😊 Thank you for your pleasant comment!! Have a great weekend!!
Oh, Hanako. Every week it's so hard to pick my favorite dish. Snow-py? Onigiri? Maybe sandwiches or shumai? They're all gorgeous. But I think this week it is shrimp with shiso. I could eat those all day long. Stay warm and have a wonderful week!
Hi, Meredith!! Oh, I too love the shrimp cutlet, my favorite of the week! I hope you will try it and enjoy the plump texture of the shrimp😊 Thank you always for your kind comment!! It made me feel happy!! Have a great weekend!!
I giggled way too much at how the green onions were falling off the knife and out of the bowl. The sound effects are super cute LOL That stew looked absolutely AMAZING!! I've been told to try gochujang for a kimchi fried rice recipe, and I want to but I'm super nervous it might be too spicy for my stomach. My body dislikes spicy things, but I absolutely adore the taste of it ;;;;;
gochujang is slightly sweet as well as spicy. Start really small, like 1/8 or 1/4 tsp for a pan of kimchi fried rice. You can always add more until you find the right amount. I love gochujang and use it a LOT. I make hot and sour soup at home (because there are no places to get it here that anyone should be eating at) and instead of using chili flakes, I use gochujang and miso in it. It makes for a really nice depth of flavor without the chili pepper bits that can get stuck in your teeth. Bibigo makes a really gentle gochujang in a squeeze bottle that is sweeter than a lot of the more traditional gochujangs, but it's the one I often buy and use if I know that I'm cooking for someone who doesn't like or can't handle a lot of spice. It's much sweeter than the gochujang that I normally have in the fridge, but it is a nice flavor.
Thank you for your nice and kind comment!! I'm glad to hear that!! If you like the taste, it might be a good idea to add gochujang little by little while tasting. Before I knew it, I could eat spicy food😊 Anyway thank you always!! Have a wonderful weekend!!
Hi, Francine!! Thank you for your lovely comments!! Then made me smile!! Since you like shrimp, I hope you will try the shrimp cutlet!! You will enjoy the plump texture of the shrimp and it’s yummy😊
9:25 I think your tamagoyaki pan forgot about your Creuset pot for a second, but then he looked over and saw it, and got reminded to behave well 😂 As always, everything looks delicious! I really want to try a teritama sandwich now. And good thing your husband was able to help with the olive jar. I get my husband to open the tough jars, too.
Thank you for your kind and pleasant comment again this week!! It made me smile!! Looking back at my tamagoyaki pan's behavior at the time, it looks exactly like you said 🤣 I'm glad you liked teritama sandwich!! My husband also liked it!! Anyway thank you always!! Have a wonderful weekend!!
To open lids that are very tight, I use a tea spoon and put it underneath the edge of the lid and leverage it a little until it pops and then it can be opened more easily 🥰 just don’t put too much pressure or the lid might have trouble closing again after because you were too strong 💪
Cream cheese and olives is such a great choice 💖 Also sausage in the onigiri 💕💕 I love your rice cooker recipes, they're so tasty and easy to follow. You also inspired me to buy a tamagoyaki pan! My husband was actually the first to use it, after watching one of your videos 💖 thank you for sharing your hard work with us, and being such an inspiration.
Thank you for your pleasant comment, Beck!! I'm glad to hear that you got a tamagoyaki pan!! I hope yours is well behaved and smart lol Anyway thank you always!! Have a wonderful weekend!!
Snow-py my beloved 🥰💖 Im definitely trying the shrimp cutlets, they looked amazing. Another great video with ever greater food! Have a good week ✨ Also, for the lids, if you hit the sides slightly on the counter (or floor lol) apparently you can open them easier, my grandma used to do that 😆
Thank you for your kind comment and for sharing the great tip with me!! I appreciate your kindness, Aida!! And I'm glad you liked Snow-py and the shrimp cutlet!! I hope you enjoy it!! Have a wonderful weekend!!
Hi, TuckerSP201!! Thank you for saying that!! I'm so glad to hear that because I'm still sometimes thinking about what colored pot I should've bought,haha The steamer is very useful for making bentos in the busy mornings. Anyway, have a happy weekend!!
not sure if you have it available to you but I use a silicone glove to open jars, or really anything with more grip works. :)) isn’t it nice when the husband comes and opens it easily for you though😅
I love all these videos! They're so relacing and enjoyable to watch, and they always make me hungry! This may not work for you but, just in case, if your steamer basket is too small for both dishes you can sometimes use a ramekin beside the first dish. Set it upside down next to the first dish of eggs, and then the second may be able to fit on the ramekin, although it will be slightly higher! Also, for a stubborn jar, hold the glass jar in an oven glove/oven mitt over the sink, and pour boiling water over the metal lid only. The hot water will make the metal explan slightly, and that can help break the seal without damaging the lid!
Oh! What a great idea!!! I never thought about that until you mentioned it just now. Thank you for sharing your wonderful tips with me!! I'm a little worried because the steamer is not very high, but I'll give it a try soon!! Thank you once again, JJ!! Have a wonderful weekend!!
after watching this video yesterday and the chicken rice looking so amazing, i prepared it yesterday for dinner and to take to work today and oh my gosh, it is so amazing and simple! put some veggies in with the chicken cause i'm lazy and added 1Tbsp oyster sauce to the rice for extra seasoning and it was just perfect, even microwaved today! thank you for sharing this :)
Wow!! I'm glad to hear that you made and enjoyed it!! I like the idea of adding veggies!! Sounds like a great time saver!! I'll give it a try soon!! Thank you for your kind comment, Salome!! Have a wonderful weekend!!
I always love seeing your sandwich bentos; sandwiches can be so boring but yours always look so delicious and interesting :D I also really liked the final bento and was very interested in how you cooked the chicken with the rice. I've never tried cooking anything but rice in my rice cooker so I'm a bit cautious but I really want to try your method as the chicken came out looking so juicy and tasty! The weather has been very mild in London over the last few days and a lot of the spring flowers are starting to bloom. I always worry for them and how they will get through the cold snap we'll no doubt get in March. We haven't had snow in the city this year unfortunately :( I loved your husband's tiny snowman though! Using the leaf was an adorable touch
Hi, dewdropmushroom!! Thank you for your kind comment again this week!! I'm gald you liked the chicken rice!! I hope you will try it out!! I think it's important to add less water, because the moisture will be released from the chicken as well😊I've made the rice soggy a few times…lol The temperature is going up and down these days in Japan as well. Stay warm and take care!! P.S. My husband is very happy that you complimented his snowman⛄
That shrimp looked so yummy! Too bad they are so expensive here! Cheesy Snoopie was so adorable. I can never open any jars but that's what my husband is for :D
Hi, Charmin hime!! Thank you for your kind comment againt this week!! It's important tasks for our husbands to open hard lids and to eat food that has failed to be well seasoned, haha I'm glad you liked the snoopy and shrimp cutlet!! I heard shrimp is expensive where you live so I wish I could make a lot of them for you if I could!! Anyway thank you always!! Have a wonderful weekend!!
Wonderful as always, Hanako! For jar lids, I usually jam a butter knife or fork carefully between lid and jar and go all around the circumference to loosen the seal! Sometimes it also works to just hold the jar and flip it upside down with a lot of force and shake it a little - just don't drop it LOL
Hi, Lykegenes!! Thank you for sharing your great tip with me!! I appreciate your kindness😊With the second method, I would definitely drop the jar because I'm a clumsy person as you know lol So I'll try the first method!! Anyway thank you always!! Have a wonderful weekend!!
Hi hanako lovely food and very creative do you speak English well? as you write it very well and have a very good sense of humour and always make me laugh . We don't have any snow here but I live by the sea so it does not settle well take care ❤
Hi, Jodi!! Thank you for your kind comment!! It motivates me a lot!! Speaking English is more difficult than writing...So I'm still learning to speak more fluently😅 Anyway thank you always!! Have a wonderful weekend!!
Using a rubber band, 輪ゴム, around the circumference of the jar lid makes it easier to open. Also, I like the Oxo Good Grips Jar Opener with Base Pad (I'm not sure if you can get it in Japan).
I have a bayonet opener that works a treat to open stubborn jars, but one tip is to release the vacuum by lightly banging the side of the lid on the hard floor or worktop. You can also use a teaspoon to pry the lip of the lid up thus releasing the vacuum. Any of those things work
I like making chicken and rice in the rice cooker (you confused my bird who is watching with me. She knows that rice cooker song and is now expecting hot rice in about an hour. She is going to be very unhappy when no rice appears.) I usually find that I prefer to add 8-12 cloves of garlic, since the garlic flavor is so mild when cooked like that. I also add a splash of soy sauce to the water, just to add some flavor, and if I have them, I add some dried mushrooms (and a little extra water, since I put the mushrooms in dry.) That way I get mushroom garlic rice and chicken. Really nice in the summer when I do not want to heat up the kitchen to make dinner.
Hi, Anne!! Thank you for your kind comment!! Your bird is so cute!! I hope she didn't get too unhappy.Your recipe sounds very tasty!! I learned a lot and am getting hungry🤣Anyway thank you always!! Hope you and your bird have a wonderful weekend!!
@@hanakoskitchen8868 I often make people hungry. :) The bird and I had a lovely weekend! I hope you had a very nice weekend as well! (The bird was still mad because there was no rice and then I didn't share noodles from my soup. But I'll make rice tonight so it is ready for breakfast tomorrow and she will be happier.)
Hanako-san, your videos are a delight to watch. They prep me for the very busy week ahead, and although I don't make amazing bento boxes like you do, I do make sure to each something delicious every day. Thank you for your encouragement! Those flowers are SO BEAUTIFUL!!! ;;__;;
Hi, Royce!! Your comment made me smile and encouraged me a lot!! Thank you for your kind and pleasant comment!! Making bentos is sometimes hard work, but let's try our best together! Have a wonderful weekend!!
It's okay, until I started dealing with aquatic plants in my aquariums, I was really bad at caring for live plants. I once told a coworker about how I let a cactus die, and she said to me, "That's advanced plant killing", lolol.
Thank you for your kind comment and for the question, dreamcatcher!! If you have a smaller frying pan you can make tamagoyaki with it. But it may be a little more difficult, tho... First, pour about half of the egg mixture into the pan, as if you were making thinly fried eggs. When the eggs are set, fold the left and right ends a little first, to make the thinly fried egg into a rectangle, then roll it toward the front. This explanation may be confusing, so I will send you the URL of how to make it. www.amanofoods.jp/season/9188/ It's written in Japanese, but I think you can use the translation function in the setting tab. I hope it help you out!
Thank you very much for sharing all these lovely recipes and ideas with us! I've been inspired to try new things! I also enjoy the kind words and advice you give. It has helped me when I'm feeling sad. Here's wishing you another good week and many more! (^-^)/
Kind regards from Switzerland. ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡ This all looks very tasty and sweet. 😍 I'm really glad I found your RUclips channel. I can't wait to take a look at your older videos. They all look so pretty and friendly. (＾▽＾)
Hi, SakuraHimayuki!! Thank you for finding my channel and leaving kind comment!! I'm so happy!! It means a lot to me!! I'll keep on trying!! Have a wonderful weekend!!
14:24 to make it easier to open a tight lid, hit the edge of the lid on the chopping board a little bit hard, or use a butterknife, or teaspoon, and wedge it just under the lip of the lid to pop it up slightly thereby releasing the vacuum pressure. Don't wear yourself out like how you did.
Hi, Heba!! Thank you for sharing your information with me!! I appreciate your kindness😊 I'll try it out soon!! Have a wonderful weekend!!
I once got stuck for over an hour with not being able to open a jar of alfredo sauce 😅. Eventually, I realized that a lot of pressure had built up under the lid. So, I used a sharp knife and poked a tiny hole in the lid. This instantly released the pressure and I could open the jar and FINALLY finish dinner 😂. But this method might not be good if you still need to keep the jar (I'm not sure what you could seal the hole with that would still ensure the food inside didn't spoil). They have devices that help with opening jars and one of these days, I'm going to get one! My aching fingers will thank me.
Also, I'm jealous you got snow! I live in the south of the U.S., so we don't get snow very often. Cute that your huband actually made a snowman as well! 😊 Hope you have a safe and warm weekend!
Oh, I know how you felt when you got stuck! That's exactly what I was doing then lol If it's something that can be used up, that's a great idea to do it!! But I would love to get that device too!! Anyway thank you always for your kind and pleasant comments!! I'm so happy to read them!! Have a wonderful weekend!
I always love your videos ❤ they are so cosy 😊
Thank you for saying that, Perxam!! It means a lot to me!
To open jars, I use a little silicone jar opener. It looks like a potholder but it’s made of silicone, which allows you to grip the lid tighter and twist it without hurting your hands! Hope this helps :-)
For the jar lid, stick the tip of a butter knife (a rounded end table knife) under the edge and twist slightly. That will break the seal and the lid will unscrew easily. You just need to flex the metal rim of the lid in other words.
I usually use a spoon to pop the seal like that :)
Thank you for sharing your information with me, earldumarest234!! It was a great help!! I can't wait to find the next jar with a hard lid lol
@@hanakoskitchen8868 You are welcome. You are a wonderful chef.
@@Shyuehwa Yeah, I usually whack the edges of the lid with a spoon and it comes right off XD
Those carrot 'pizza' look just like potato pancakes! I love carrots I will for sure need to try this
Thank you for always giving me something new to try :)
Hi, GIChiyo!! Your comments make me relieved for some reason😊I'm glad you liked the carrot pizza!! I hope you will try and enjoy it!! Thank you always!! Have a great weekend!!
For jars with metal lids like that, I tend to hit the edge of the lid with a knife at a few spots around the rim, and try to twist the lid after a few hits! It sometimes takes a bit, but sometimes I can it it once or twice and then it opens!
Those are the happiest little sausage I’ve ever seen! 😍
I’m going to try making your shrimp cutlets for sure. Yum!
Hi, V bee!! I'm glad you liked the sausages who enjoyed the sauna lol I hope you will make the shrimp cutlet and enjoy the plump texture of the shrimp!! Have a great weekend!!
Those cute octopus 🐙 ❤
I wait for the octopus sausage every time
I love shrimps and veggies that's what I ate for dinner tonight 😋
Oh, sausages are so cute 🥰
Hi hanako, love your videos! You arr just like cooking mama!! ❤️ Super funny!!
Recently I've had to make some changes to my diet for my health, and I really appreciate these videos for introducing me to new foods I can try. Thank you so much for your hard work!
Hanako-san, you worked hard this week, as always! 💪🏽 Thanks for sharing Husband-san's yummy bentos with us despite the cold weather. 🤭 I have a friend who now lives in Tokyo and he was so happy when it snowed. 😂
I love sesame oil so much, so I sympathize with its rising prices. 🥲 But I'll send prayers your way such as "I hope Hanako-san finds a good buy 1 take 1 deal soon!" 😂 And before I forget, when a jar lid is being stubborn, I like to hit it gently but persistently on another surface. The friction from every contact will cause the lid to expand, making it easier to open! 💪🏽 It's a proven science. 👍🏽
Anyway, please stay warm and be healthy, Hanako-san! 💓
Hi,L!! Thank you for your kind comment and for your prayers!! If I find a great deal on sesame oil, I would buy as many as possible lol And also thank you for sharing your great tip with me!! I appreciate your kindness😊I'm looking forward to trying that! Have a wonderful weekend!!
Love your channel enjoy watching you make the Bentos. If you can I’d love to see more meat in rice cooker dishes.
Thank you for your request, Tiffanie!! Rice cooker dishes are time-saving and perfect for busy mornings so I'm planning to make more dishes with rice cooker!! I hope you are looking forward to them😊
I always find running the jar under warm water helps loosen it, never fails to work for me 😅
Put the olive jar upside down into hot water . After that it can be opened very easily. I love to watch your videos. ❤
That's what I do too. But after all, what are husbands for?
Thank you for sharing your information and kind comment, Eve!! I appreciate your kindness😊
The carrot pizza is such a genius side dish! Cheap, healthy and delicious, great to complement a rich and flavourful meal! I might have to buy a grater just to try it out!
Hi, Sailor PlanetMars!! I'm glad you liked the carrot pizza!! I hope you try it out!! It's a bit tedious, but you can also make it by using a knife and cutting the carrots into strips. It's yummy even if a little thicker😊 Thank you for your pleasant comment!! Have a great weekend!!
All new meals wow your super awesome cook ❤❤❤
Oh, Hanako. Every week it's so hard to pick my favorite dish. Snow-py? Onigiri? Maybe sandwiches or shumai? They're all gorgeous. But I think this week it is shrimp with shiso. I could eat those all day long. Stay warm and have a wonderful week!
Hi, Meredith!! Oh, I too love the shrimp cutlet, my favorite of the week! I hope you will try it and enjoy the plump texture of the shrimp😊 Thank you always for your kind comment!! It made me feel happy!! Have a great weekend!!
Brussels sprouts delicious 😋 ❤
Yummy soup ❤❤😊
I giggled way too much at how the green onions were falling off the knife and out of the bowl. The sound effects are super cute LOL That stew looked absolutely AMAZING!! I've been told to try gochujang for a kimchi fried rice recipe, and I want to but I'm super nervous it might be too spicy for my stomach. My body dislikes spicy things, but I absolutely adore the taste of it ;;;;;
gochujang is slightly sweet as well as spicy. Start really small, like 1/8 or 1/4 tsp for a pan of kimchi fried rice. You can always add more until you find the right amount. I love gochujang and use it a LOT. I make hot and sour soup at home (because there are no places to get it here that anyone should be eating at) and instead of using chili flakes, I use gochujang and miso in it. It makes for a really nice depth of flavor without the chili pepper bits that can get stuck in your teeth. Bibigo makes a really gentle gochujang in a squeeze bottle that is sweeter than a lot of the more traditional gochujangs, but it's the one I often buy and use if I know that I'm cooking for someone who doesn't like or can't handle a lot of spice. It's much sweeter than the gochujang that I normally have in the fridge, but it is a nice flavor.
Thank you for your nice and kind comment!! I'm glad to hear that!! If you like the taste, it might be a good idea to add gochujang little by little while tasting. Before I knew it, I could eat spicy food😊 Anyway thank you always!! Have a wonderful weekend!!
11:04 okay, but the pun was just too cute x)
Pretty veggies ❤
Hello hanako ❤🌸🌺beautiful flowers 💐 😊
Hi, Francine!! Thank you for your lovely comments!! Then made me smile!! Since you like shrimp, I hope you will try the shrimp cutlet!! You will enjoy the plump texture of the shrimp and it’s yummy😊
@@hanakoskitchen8868 🤩😃
9:25 I think your tamagoyaki pan forgot about your Creuset pot for a second, but then he looked over and saw it, and got reminded to behave well 😂
As always, everything looks delicious! I really want to try a teritama sandwich now. And good thing your husband was able to help with the olive jar. I get my husband to open the tough jars, too.
Thank you for your kind and pleasant comment again this week!! It made me smile!! Looking back at my tamagoyaki pan's behavior at the time, it looks exactly like you said 🤣
I'm glad you liked teritama sandwich!! My husband also liked it!! Anyway thank you always!! Have a wonderful weekend!!
Those chocolate donughts looks so good and delicious
Hi, Brittany!! I'm glad you liked it!! Thank you always!!
Another great video❤
Thanks a lot!!
Dishes made with love ❤️ 😍 💖 😊
To open lids that are very tight, I use a tea spoon and put it underneath the edge of the lid and leverage it a little until it pops and then it can be opened more easily 🥰 just don’t put too much pressure or the lid might have trouble closing again after because you were too strong 💪
for a tight lid you can tap the side of the lid on the counter kindof hard, itll help loosen it
Thank you for sharing your nice tip with me, Local Cryptid!! I appreciate your kindness😊
@@hanakoskitchen8868 aaaaaa np! I love ur videos! :3
I'm impressed at how creative this woman is and how she treats her husband like a 6 yo😆
everything looks so good as always!! your videos always make me smile :DD
Cream cheese and olives is such a great choice 💖 Also sausage in the onigiri 💕💕 I love your rice cooker recipes, they're so tasty and easy to follow.
You also inspired me to buy a tamagoyaki pan! My husband was actually the first to use it, after watching one of your videos 💖 thank you for sharing your hard work with us, and being such an inspiration.
Thank you for your pleasant comment, Beck!! I'm glad to hear that you got a tamagoyaki pan!! I hope yours is well behaved and smart lol Anyway thank you always!! Have a wonderful weekend!!
The pan was very well behaved, despite my own impatience 🤣 Thank you for the recipe, it turned out delicious!
Snow-py my beloved 🥰💖
Im definitely trying the shrimp cutlets, they looked amazing.
Another great video with ever greater food! Have a good week ✨
Also, for the lids, if you hit the sides slightly on the counter (or floor lol) apparently you can open them easier, my grandma used to do that 😆
Thank you for your kind comment and for sharing the great tip with me!! I appreciate your kindness, Aida!! And I'm glad you liked Snow-py and the shrimp cutlet!! I hope you enjoy it!! Have a wonderful weekend!!
Always such happy food! I like your Le Creuset Dutch oven. Great idea to get it with a black interior. It looks very modern. Good use of the steamer!
Hi, TuckerSP201!! Thank you for saying that!! I'm so glad to hear that because I'm still sometimes thinking about what colored pot I should've bought,haha The steamer is very useful for making bentos in the busy mornings. Anyway, have a happy weekend!!
not sure if you have it available to you but I use a silicone glove to open jars, or really anything with more grip works. :)) isn’t it nice when the husband comes and opens it easily for you though😅
lovely vid as always hanako, love the wide variety of dishes you always make :3
Hi, Vinilla!! Thank you for your kind comment!! It motivates me a lot!!
Pretty red pot ❤❤
I love all these videos! They're so relacing and enjoyable to watch, and they always make me hungry! This may not work for you but, just in case, if your steamer basket is too small for both dishes you can sometimes use a ramekin beside the first dish. Set it upside down next to the first dish of eggs, and then the second may be able to fit on the ramekin, although it will be slightly higher! Also, for a stubborn jar, hold the glass jar in an oven glove/oven mitt over the sink, and pour boiling water over the metal lid only. The hot water will make the metal explan slightly, and that can help break the seal without damaging the lid!
Oh! What a great idea!!! I never thought about that until you mentioned it just now. Thank you for sharing your wonderful tips with me!! I'm a little worried because the steamer is not very high, but I'll give it a try soon!! Thank you once again, JJ!! Have a wonderful weekend!!
@@hanakoskitchen8868 ❤️❤️❤️
Juicy chicken 🐔 😊
after watching this video yesterday and the chicken rice looking so amazing, i prepared it yesterday for dinner and to take to work today and oh my gosh, it is so amazing and simple! put some veggies in with the chicken cause i'm lazy and added 1Tbsp oyster sauce to the rice for extra seasoning and it was just perfect, even microwaved today! thank you for sharing this :)
Wow!! I'm glad to hear that you made and enjoyed it!! I like the idea of adding veggies!! Sounds like a great time saver!! I'll give it a try soon!! Thank you for your kind comment, Salome!! Have a wonderful weekend!!
I always love seeing your sandwich bentos; sandwiches can be so boring but yours always look so delicious and interesting :D I also really liked the final bento and was very interested in how you cooked the chicken with the rice. I've never tried cooking anything but rice in my rice cooker so I'm a bit cautious but I really want to try your method as the chicken came out looking so juicy and tasty!
The weather has been very mild in London over the last few days and a lot of the spring flowers are starting to bloom. I always worry for them and how they will get through the cold snap we'll no doubt get in March. We haven't had snow in the city this year unfortunately :( I loved your husband's tiny snowman though! Using the leaf was an adorable touch
Hi, dewdropmushroom!! Thank you for your kind comment again this week!! I'm gald you liked the chicken rice!! I hope you will try it out!! I think it's important to add less water, because the moisture will be released from the chicken as well😊I've made the rice soggy a few times…lol
The temperature is going up and down these days in Japan as well. Stay warm and take care!!
P.S. My husband is very happy that you complimented his snowman⛄
I adore your videos so much. Very artistic. Beautiful 🙏🫶💛
Thanks a lot, Karen!! I'm so happy to hear that!!
That shrimp looked so yummy! Too bad they are so expensive here! Cheesy Snoopie was so adorable. I can never open any jars but that's what my husband is for :D
Hi, Charmin hime!! Thank you for your kind comment againt this week!! It's important tasks for our husbands to open hard lids and to eat food that has failed to be well seasoned, haha I'm glad you liked the snoopy and shrimp cutlet!! I heard shrimp is expensive where you live so I wish I could make a lot of them for you if I could!!
Anyway thank you always!! Have a wonderful weekend!!
Wonderful as always, Hanako! For jar lids, I usually jam a butter knife or fork carefully between lid and jar and go all around the circumference to loosen the seal! Sometimes it also works to just hold the jar and flip it upside down with a lot of force and shake it a little - just don't drop it LOL
Hi, Lykegenes!! Thank you for sharing your great tip with me!! I appreciate your kindness😊With the second method, I would definitely drop the jar because I'm a clumsy person as you know lol So I'll try the first method!! Anyway thank you always!! Have a wonderful weekend!!
@@hanakoskitchen8868I hope it helps you out in the future!
Your bentos are so cute~ I have the same onigiri press from Daiso, it's so handy!
My favorite part of the chicken is the thigh and the wing ❤😊
With the purple daikon, it's really delicious if you pickle it similar to Korean kaktugi.
Hi hanako lovely food and very creative do you speak English well? as you write it very well and have a very good sense of humour and always make me laugh . We don't have any snow here but I live by the sea so it does not settle well take care ❤
Hi, Jodi!! Thank you for your kind comment!! It motivates me a lot!! Speaking English is more difficult than writing...So I'm still learning to speak more fluently😅 Anyway thank you always!! Have a wonderful weekend!!
Using a rubber band, 輪ゴム, around the circumference of the jar lid makes it easier to open. Also, I like the Oxo Good Grips Jar Opener with Base Pad (I'm not sure if you can get it in Japan).
I have a bayonet opener that works a treat to open stubborn jars, but one tip is to release the vacuum by lightly banging the side of the lid on the hard floor or worktop. You can also use a teaspoon to pry the lip of the lid up thus releasing the vacuum. Any of those things work
Hi, Leigh!! Thank you for sharing your great tip with me!! I appreciate your kindness😊 I'm looking forward to find another jar with a hard lid lol
那個蝦排🤤
for the jar lid, it's a bit loud, but banging the side of the lid against the coutner or floor is a solid way of opening it, it never fails me
Hi, Your Bento Boxes are so cute!! Use a rubber glove to open or tap lid at an angle on table. Hard enough, but not to hard.
I like making chicken and rice in the rice cooker (you confused my bird who is watching with me. She knows that rice cooker song and is now expecting hot rice in about an hour. She is going to be very unhappy when no rice appears.) I usually find that I prefer to add 8-12 cloves of garlic, since the garlic flavor is so mild when cooked like that. I also add a splash of soy sauce to the water, just to add some flavor, and if I have them, I add some dried mushrooms (and a little extra water, since I put the mushrooms in dry.) That way I get mushroom garlic rice and chicken. Really nice in the summer when I do not want to heat up the kitchen to make dinner.
Hi, Anne!! Thank you for your kind comment!! Your bird is so cute!! I hope she didn't get too unhappy.Your recipe sounds very tasty!! I learned a lot and am getting hungry🤣Anyway thank you always!! Hope you and your bird have a wonderful weekend!!
@@hanakoskitchen8868 I often make people hungry. :) The bird and I had a lovely weekend! I hope you had a very nice weekend as well! (The bird was still mad because there was no rice and then I didn't share noodles from my soup. But I'll make rice tonight so it is ready for breakfast tomorrow and she will be happier.)
Tap sides of tight jar lid with end of butter knife and it should open easier. 🌸💮🌼
Thank you for sharing your great tip with me, Erin!! I appreciate your kindness!!
Hanako-san, your videos are a delight to watch. They prep me for the very busy week ahead, and although I don't make amazing bento boxes like you do, I do make sure to each something delicious every day. Thank you for your encouragement!
Those flowers are SO BEAUTIFUL!!! ;;__;;
Hi, Royce!! Your comment made me smile and encouraged me a lot!! Thank you for your kind and pleasant comment!! Making bentos is sometimes hard work, but let's try our best together! Have a wonderful weekend!!
Black olives 🫒 ♥️ ❤
It's okay, until I started dealing with aquatic plants in my aquariums, I was really bad at caring for live plants. I once told a coworker about how I let a cactus die, and she said to me, "That's advanced plant killing", lolol.
I'm glad I'm not the only one lol Thank you for your nice comment, AlexIsModded!!
@@hanakoskitchen8868 You're welcome! I felt better knowing I'm not the only one, too!
I've always found that running a lid under hot water helps.
希望台灣的大創也有在賣那個飯糰工具🍙
In your opinion whats the best rice cooker?
"I'm the kind of person who even lets cactus die"
I have a sister in Jiapan! 😅😂
Oh, my sister, Isabella😆 I'm glad I'm not the only one lol
Hi Hanako! Your videos always make me happy, relaxed and sooo hungry (>o
Thank you for your kind comment and for the question, dreamcatcher!!
If you have a smaller frying pan you can make tamagoyaki with it. But it may be a little more difficult, tho...
First, pour about half of the egg mixture into the pan, as if you were making thinly fried eggs.
When the eggs are set, fold the left and right ends a little first, to make the thinly fried egg into a rectangle, then roll it toward the front.
This explanation may be confusing, so I will send you the URL of how to make it.
www.amanofoods.jp/season/9188/
It's written in Japanese, but I think you can use the translation function in the setting tab. I hope it help you out!
Hi Hanako 😊 thank you so much for your reply ❤
댓글은 처음 남겨본다,, 나도 일본음식에 관심이 많기때문에 당신의 동영상을 오랫동안 구독하며 참고하고 있어요 ◡̈ 매번 볼때마다 감탄합니다🤩 한식 좋아해줘서 고마워요 ❤ ٩(๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)و
댓글 감사합니다. 매우 기쁩니다. 언젠가 한국 여행을 가고 싶다고 남편과 항상 이야기하고 있습니다😊
Thank you very much for sharing all these lovely recipes and ideas with us! I've been inspired to try new things! I also enjoy the kind words and advice you give. It has helped me when I'm feeling sad. Here's wishing you another good week and many more! (^-^)/
I'm glad to hear that and it means a lot to me!! Thank you for your kind comment, Sara!! I'm rooting for you!! Hope you have a great weekend!!
When I have a lid that is too tight, I turn it upside down and hit the lid flat on the counter!
The black olives have lost the fight. (๑╹っ╹๑) ❤
I'm glad I managed to win the battle with the help of my husband🤣
We had rain for two days straight 😒
Hanako , just letting you know Brussels sprouts are actually baby cabbages. Cheers from Australia. ❤
Kind regards from Switzerland. ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡
This all looks very tasty and sweet. 😍 I'm really glad I found your RUclips channel. I can't wait to take a look at your older videos. They all look so pretty and friendly. (＾▽＾)
Hi, SakuraHimayuki!! Thank you for finding my channel and leaving kind comment!! I'm so happy!! It means a lot to me!! I'll keep on trying!! Have a wonderful weekend!!
I bought realistic fake plants (expensive ones) because I once made a cactus die in a week... I never get over that kind of embarrassment. 😊
If you put the flowers in sugar water they can survive longer
It was a great help!! Thank you, Shinyeevee84!!