"Moon Viewing Day Dinner Menu Ideas: Creative Dishes Inspired by Rabbits and the Moon"
2018.09.20 published
This year's moon viewing is on Thursday, October 1st ♡
The summer that recorded historic heat has come to an end, and the season is now autumn.
Halloween events are starting to emerge in the streets, but
what we want to enjoy before that is moon viewing ♡
The full moon on the night of the 15th, which is also called the "Harvest Moon," is
the full moon day that falls between September 7th and October 8th.
This year, 2020, the day for moon viewing will be on Thursday, October 1st ♡
Let's cook delicious dishes and spend a happy night ♩
Moon viewing may not be as celebrated or lively in the city compared to other events,
but we want to enjoy watching the moon with our partner at home,
and cook and eat delicious food ♩
That is everyday happiness ♡
In this article, I will introduce recipes and menus for dishes you'd like to make on moon-viewing day.
Moon Viewing Dinner Menu 1
For those who are short on time and can't make anything elaborate, I recommend a moon-shaped corn soup.
The key is to serve it in a round plate*
Dishes that go well with corn soup include Western-style foods like hamburgers, pork sauté, and meat sauce♩
Moon Viewing Dinner Menu 2
Here we have udon noodles with a yolk meant to represent the moon ♡
The yam is the clouds, the green onions are the night sky, and the kamaboko rabbit is hopping*
Just dropping an egg into the udon seems doable even after a busy day at work.
Meat udon also looks delicious ♡
Moon Viewing Dinner Menu 3
Next up, we introduce a moon viewing menu featuring a fried egg resembling the moon*
How about adding a fried egg on top of a hamburger, into your curry, or as a topping for gapao, on a day like today?
Moon Viewing Dinner Menu 4
This recipe is for moon viewing rabbit keema curry♩
Normally, for curry, you serve rice first and then the roux,
but for the moon viewing version, spread the roux on the plate first, then shape the rice into a rabbit and place it on top ♡
The fried egg represents the moon, cheese represents the clouds, and quail eggs represent the moon-viewing dumplings, creating a high level of completion.
By the way, the susuki (Japanese pampas grass) placed next to it is made from fried pasta and snack cod! What a great idea*
Moon Viewing Dinner Menu 5
Lastly, we have a side menu inspired by moon-viewing dumplings*
The recipe involves wrapping boiled taro with shiso leaves and thin slices of pork, forming it into a round shape, and coating it with teriyaki sauce.
(This is surely delicious!)
Just by stacking them in a pyramid shape, they instantly look moon-viewing themed ♩
They are perfect as a side dish for Japanese cuisine♡
What kind of menu will you have on moon viewing day?
The moon viewing on September 24th is just around the corner!
Since it falls on a Monday, those who are busy with work might consider preparing moon-viewing dinner on the previous Sunday ♡
Have you envisioned what kind of menu you would like to have?