Last day of this semester

 How was this week? This week marked the end of first year of university. Did you enjoy university life?

on Tuesday, 28th is last day of all my friends came to school. Finally, we had English test, I did my best. We all decided to go somewhere together. It was too early to eat dinner, so we go to Komeda Coffee shop to eat new limited-edition food. We ate and enjoyed the time.

After that, we go to conveyor belt sushi restaurant by my friend's car. We enjoyed eating lots of sushi and talking about memories of last year. I was really happy with them.

How to make simple Bibimbap

(Unit Project 2) How to make simple Bibimbap 

 Have you ever eaten Bibimbap? Have you ever made Bibimbap? Bibimbap is simply Korean mixed rice. It is well-liked by the public not only in Korea but also in Japan, because it is colorful and good looking or have well-balanced and rich nutrients. It has lots of varieties, such as "Yukhoe Bibimbap", "Helem Bibimbap" (Helem is seafood such as octopus and squid.) and "Vegetable Bibimbap". Moreover, there is simple Korean style Bibimbap with seasonings which is high-salt miso.

The history of Bibimbap has begun since 1800s. At that time, Joseon Dynasty, it was called "Cordon Vans" which means mixing at a dizzying pace. According to the literature of the time, the way of eating then and now was almost the same. Though there are various theories, Bibimbap had a custom to eat all the food of the year on New Year's Eve. However, the truth is not clear even now.

~Ingredients (2 servings)~

・Spinach (one bag)

・Carrots (half a piece)

・Bean sprouts (half a bag)

・Minced pork(200g)

・Egg (two)

・Rice (400g)

・Seaweed (proper quantity)

・Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)

・Chicken stock base (1 teaspoon)

・Soy sauce (1 tablespoon)

・Sugar (1 tablespoon)

・Grated garlic (small quantity)

・Gochujang (proper quantity)

~Tool~

・one knife

・one frying pan 

・one chopping board 

・two bowl of rice

~Procedure~

1, First, in advanced, cook rice for two people and peel the carrot.

2, Then, cut the carrot into 5cm width and the spinach into 5cm width too. 

3, Next, heat up the frying pan over high heat, and pour the 1 tablespoon sesame oil.

4, Then put sauté the spinach and the carrot which you just cut and prepared the bean sprouts into the heating frying pan.

5, After sautéing to some extent, season the spinach, the carrot and the bean sprouts with the 1 teaspoon chicken stock base, salt and paper.

6, Once the flavors of these sautéed vegetable have blended, put aside sautéed vegetables.

7, In same pan, add sesame oil again and fry the 200g of minced pork over high heat.

8, When the minced pork cooked well, season with the 1 tablespoon soy sauce, the 1 tablespoon sugar and the granted garlic of small quantity.

9, After mixed seasoned ground pork, remove from the heat.

10, Serve rice any amount you like in the bowl.

11, On the served rice, put the sautéed vegetable and the fried minced pork.

12, Finaly, topping the egg, seaweed and gochujang as you like.

 Bibimbap has long been eaten not only in Korea but also in many other countries. Recently, it is even more popular in Japan, where the Korean boom continues. There is also a type of bibimbap called "Seokyaki Bibimbap", which is served in a container heated at a high temperature and enjoyed for its charred and savory parts. Other ways to arrange the dish include topping it with avocado and mushrooms. This simple dish can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Please try your hand at various Bibimbap dishes!

Delicious Ramen

 On Wednesday, 22nd, I went eat ramen with my friends. In the evening , I did the political and economic assignment report with my friends. We were struggling a lot. So, we became so hungry. Then we decided to go to eat ramen for refreshments. There were the ramen shop which we wanted to go, and we tried there. It’s called “Yamaokaya”. It was so delicious and addictive taste. I want to eat again someday!

This week events

 How was your week? What did you do in this week? I will tell you about my events of this week. 

On Monday, 13th, coming of age day, I went to cafe, Komeda Coffee shop with my friend. We meet at around lunchtime, so we enjoyed having lunch. We ate Shrimp cutlet, french fries and nuggets. All of them were really delicious and I became so full. After that we planed to finish assignments, but the Internet was so slow. In the end, we moved to my house to do it.

On Tuesday, I bought “Tanni Pan”. It was so unique look, so I was attracted to it. I thought that eat this bread, do my best for the rest of time!

A long-awaited reunion

 Last Saturday, 4th January I met four friends in high school in Utsunomiya. One of the friend met for the first time since graduation. So I was so excited. We talked about university life and remembered the high school  memories. Also we ate dinner, Yakitori and Motsu-nabe. They were really delicious. Then we went ice cream shop for dessert. It was a cold day, but the ice cream was sweet and yummy. I want to meet them again in spring vacation.

New year holiday season

 How did you enjoy during New year holiday season? What did you do in 2024?  

I came back my hometown, Yaita city in Tochigi prefecture from December 27th to January 5th. I really enjoyed staying and relaxing with my family at home. 

Last Sunday, 29th I met my friends from brass band members in junior high school. One of them went on to college in Hyogo. It’s so far from Niigata. I was so glad to meet her.   

Last Monday, 30th I also met my friends from high school class. This friend are friends who passed the exam last year tougher. So, I talked with them about own university life.

Last Wednesday, January 1st I went to see first sunrise of the year with my friend. It was so beautiful and I felt something good will happen in 2025!