Japanese

Daikon no Nimono 大根の煮物

Carry It Like Harry - Daikon No Nimono 大根の煮物

Daikon no Nimono 大根の煮物 is an extremely simple dish that is a regular, traditional accompaniment in Japanese meals. Daikons 大根 are very nutritious. The taste takes a bit of getting used to for non-East Asians but once you eat it a…

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Menswear

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