Making a Japanese Kids' Plate for My Mother's Birthday

A Special Birthday Meal

• 💡 The daughter prepares a Japanese "kids' plate" for her mother's birthday, fulfilling a nostalgic wish her mom always had but felt adults couldn't order.
• 🎯 The special plate includes Scotch egg, Napolitan pasta, coleslaw, and octopus-shaped sausages, carefully crafted to recreate a playful childhood favorite.
• 💖 This thoughtful meal is a way for the daughter to express deep gratitude and love, aiming to return the unwavering support she has received.

Reflecting on Mother's Support

• 🧠 The daughter reflects on her mother's sacrifices as a single mother, working two jobs to support her education and dreams.
• 💬 Despite past regrets over cruel teenage words, the daughter acknowledges her mother's unwavering support, even for her dream of being a painter.
• 🌱 She realizes her entire life has been supported by her mother's love, inspiring her to give back and cherish their bond.

Culinary Preparations

• 🍳 The cooking process involves making soft-boiled eggs for the Scotch eggs and preparing a simple coleslaw by salting cabbage and onions to draw out moisture.
• 🛠️ The daughter meticulously prepares Scotch eggs by wrapping seasoned ground meat around a boiled egg, then breading and deep-frying them.
• 🍝 Napolitan pasta is made with sautéed vegetables, a classic Japanese combination of ketchup and Worcestershire sauce, and finished with butter and rock salt.

Heartfelt Gifts and Future Plans

• 🎁 Beyond the special meal, the daughter surprises her mother with a BALMUDA oven microwave, replacing a 20-year-old appliance.
• ✨ This significant gift, saved for over time, symbolizes the daughter's desire to provide her mother with something new and functional.
• 🍞 The daughter hopes to use the new microwave's bread fermentation function to make homemade bread for her mother someday, continuing her expressions of love.