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MBT Toban – OTOKI HOW-TO

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This page contains the menu suggestions and instructions for the various “Otoki” events that Tobans support. There may be more than one menu option for an event. It is up to the Toban to choose what to prepare or the Toban can decide to make something completely different!

Toban How-To Videos NEW! We’ve added a video section to provide some visual instructions. Scroll down to our new section – and if you have suggestions for more videos just let us know.

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RECIPE SUGGESTIONS FOR EACH TOBAN

Ho-Onko – Toban: Jan/Feb

ONISHIME (click for instructions)
VEGGIE CURRY (click for instructions)
VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE SUKIYAKI (click for instructions)

- How to cook Rice (click for instructions)

Hanamatsuri – Toban: Mar/Apr

TERIYAKI TOFU RICE BOWL (click for instructions)
EDAMAME NAMETAKE RICE (click for instructions)
CHIRASHIZUSHI (click for instructions)

- How to cook Rice (click for instructions)

Gotane – Toban: May/Jun

UDON (click for recipe and instructions) Note: Gluten Free and Vegan Dashi Recipe is on the last page.
TERIYAKI TOFU RICE BOWL (click for instructions)

- How to cook Rice (click for instructions)
- VIDEO – How to use Kitchen Woks (click for video section)

Obon – Toban: Jul/Aug

UDON (click for recipe and instructions) Note: Gluten Free and Vegan Dashi Recipe is on the last page.
SOMEN (click for instructions) Note: See instructions in recipe for Gluten Free Dashi

- VIDEO – How to use Kitchen Woks (click for video section)

Ohigan – Toban: Sep/Oct

UDON (click for recipe and instructions) Note: Gluten Free and Vegan Dashi Recipe is on the last page.

- VIDEO – How to use Kitchen Woks (click for video section)

Bodhi Day – Toban: Nov/Dec

UDON (click for recipe and instructions) Note: Gluten Free and Vegan Dashi Recipe is on the last page.

- VIDEO – How to use Kitchen Woks (click for video section)

KITCHEN VIDEOS

How to use the MBT Kitchen Woks