Cabbage with canned tuna tastes better than meat — Try My Grandma's Secret Recipe

Get My New Book: 'The Art of Japanese Cooking' from me and my grandma. 👉 https://frugaljapan.shop/ Easy to make Japanese recipes that your family will enjoy :) ------------------------------------------------------ I’m sharing my grandmother’s secret cabbage, canned tuna, and potato skillet—a budget-friendly Japanese family dinner so satisfying that no one misses the meat. I’ll show you the simple habits she used to prevent soggy vegetables, remove the canned taste, and create golden tuna, tender potatoes, and a crispy bottom. I’ll also explain why I never discard the tuna oil, what I do to the cabbage before it reaches the pan, and how I turn kitchen scraps and leftovers into more delicious meals. This is practical, comforting cooking that makes every ingredient count. 0:00 - Cabbage tuna skillet secrets 2:18 - Cut vegetables for even cooking 3:53 - Save the tuna oil 5:33 - Brown tuna until golden 7:17 - Fry potatoes before cabbage 8:44 - Steam under a drop lid 10:11 - Create a crispy bottom 14:23 - Salt-rub and squeeze cabbage 16:59 - Cook the complete dinner 20:11 - Miso soup from scraps 21:00 - Turn leftovers into breakfast 21:21 - Frozen lemon drinks #japanesefood