5 Popular Easy-To-Make Anime Food Recipes!
Aside from the amazing art styles, creative story plots, and heartbreaking backstories of main protagonists, the amount of detail and attention anime animators give to food always gets my stomach rumbling. However, attempting to recreate a traditional Japanese meal as seen from your favourite anime series might prove to be difficult. We don’t always have bottles of mirin or sake, or the time to spare brewing a pot of soup.
Therefore, we have put together 5 anime food recipes that are easy and quick to make for the anime foodie in you!
1. Calcifer’s Breakfast — Howl’s Moving Castle
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Howl’s Moving Castle is definitely one of the most popular Studio Ghibli films of all time. Even if you aren’t a fan of anime, you might have heard of this timeless classic! Asides from Howl’s and Sophie’s adorable love story, Calcifer is also a character beloved and adored by many.
Some point during the film, Sohpie prepares breakfast for Howl, Markl and herself. With the help of the mischievous fire demon, breakfast is served. The Western breakfast dish consisting of eggs and bacons, has garnered fans of the film to call it “Calcifer’s Breakfast”.
If you’re interested to try out this quick and easy breakfast for yourself, here is a video that can help! All you need is a few eggs and strips of bacon, and you are on your way!
2. Ham Ramen — Ponyo
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Here’s another quick and easy anime recipe you could whip up in no time!
Another Studio Ghibli classic would be Ponyo. A magical girl from the sea who washes up on shore and is taken care of by her human companion, Sōsuke. He invites Ponyo into his home, showing her how to make his favourite meal, Ham Ramen!
This recipe requires no fancy ingredients or equipment, all you need is a pack of chicken instant noodles, a boiled egg, spring onions, and 2 thick slices of ham! I think that you could even substitute the ham for luncheon meat if that is all you have on hand.
This recipe definitely can elevate your regular bowl of instant noodles, and is definitely a perfect snack for cold and rainy weathers!
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3. Yamakake Udon — Demon Slayer
Source: Honey’s Anime
Demon Slayer is definitely one of the most popular anime series worldwide, and is very well loved by Singaporeans! The series follows Tanjiro Kamado and his companions, on their quest to defeat the demon king, as well as turn Nezuko Kamado back into a human.
In one of the earlier episodes, Tanjiro and Nezuko arrive in Tokyo for an assignment, they stop by an udon cart to rest. Tanjiro decides on Yamakake Udon, which looks very different from the udon that we know and love at first glance!
This udon dish features chilled udon noodles with raw grated Japanese mountain yam (Nagaimo or yamaimo yam). It is a traditional noodle dish that is often enjoyed during summer, or days with hot weather.
The mountain yam may be difficult to find in Singapore, but we’ve got you covered! Nagaimo or yamaimo yam can be easily found in Meidi-ya. Grated potato or taro might work well as an easy substitute!
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4. Chicken Skewers — Wolf Children
Source: Recipe for Weebs
Wolf Children depicts the life of a young college student, Hana, who falls in love with a werewolf. The unlikely pair raise a family, and Hana assumes the role of a stay-at-home-mum. She is often seen throughout the movie whipping up delicious meals for her family, and her chicken skewer recipe looks amazing!
Traditionally, chicken skewers are often cooked on a grill. However, I think a pan or hot plate would work just fine as a substitute. This recipe is easy and customisable, as you can swap out different vegetables on the skewer, making it a treat for everyone!
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5. Curry Udon — Psycho Pass
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Psycho Pass follows Akane Tsunemori, a local cop in a cyberpunk futuristic Japan. After a challenging day at work, Akane is joined by her colleague while she is digging in to her beef curry udon.
Curry udon is a combination of the best of two popular Japanese dishes. The rich flavours of the curry complements the udon well, and the extra protein makes it a hearty meal.
The beef is a nice touch, as it also transforms the dish into a stew. The perfect accompaniment to your anime binge fest! If you would like to attempt this recipe yourself, check out the links below!
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