3 Make-Ahead Japanese Vegetable Side Dishes
Looking for simple vegetable sides you can make ahead? In this post, I’m sharing three Japanese vegetable sides that are perfect for meal prep and easy to adapt with different vegetables.
For more ideas, check out these 21 simple Japanese vegetable side dishes.

2. Sunomono Salad

Sunomono is a refreshing side dish made with vegetables or seafood in a light vinegar dressing.
Cucumber and wakame seaweed are the most common ingredients, but many other vegetables work well too.
3. Spinach Ohitashi

Ohitashi is a classic side dish made by soaking lightly cooked vegetables in a savory dashi-based seasoning.
Spinach is the most common choice, but ohitashi can be made with many different vegetables.
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Juri Austin
Hi! I’m Juri, founder of Chef JA Cooks and the creator and photographer of this site. I’m here to guide you in authentic yet easy-to-follow Japanese recipes! Let’s explore the world of Japanese cuisine together!