That's interesting, I'm always curious about Japanese foods same with Korean, especially the side dishes or those I often see on their meal. There's always a lot in one's plate which is really interesting. This like a seasoned paste that you can eat directly with rice 🤔. And homemade, that's more amazing.
Thanks! I love Korean food as well. Yes, you are right. We often prepare small side dishes for each meal. However, I use one plate instead of many small dishes now to cut my dishwashing time—hahaha. If you visit a Japanese restaurant, as you know, there are many pretty small dishes with tasty side dishes. The traditional style is to prepare at least two or three side dishes with the main dish, rice, and soup. Phew, I can't prepare them for all meals though!