A viral video posted by Japanese food vlogger *jukananan727* has captivated viewers worldwide. It showcases a vegetable-loaded chicken meal being prepared for students at a Japanese school.
The video opens with an exciting reveal—a large cooking bowl surrounded by steam as fresh ingredients sizzle away. As the camera zooms in, viewers are treated to a colourful mix of cabbage, carrots, leafy greens, and egg, all being carefully combined into a chicken meatball soup.
"I visited a public middle school in Saitama,Japan to see how school lunches are prepared! This is vegetable chicken meatball soup", she wrote. "Japanese school lunches are designed to follow specific nutritional standards and have strict sanitary rules when making them", the post read further.
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Vegetables, eggs, and chicken
The detailed video demonstrates a step-by-step cooking process, with several people wearing gloves to ensure cleanliness and hygiene while preparing the dish.
While it initially showed a lot of vegetables at the kitchen being chopped and cooked, the dish prepared wasn't a vegetarian one. It was added with eggs and chicken, making it more balanced and healthier. There were plenty of chicken meatballs, adding protein to the other nutrient-packed ingredients.
The entire process looks quite detailed and time-consuming, but it scored high for a healthy sip.
Netizens praise Japan
As the clip rolled out on Instagram, netizens were impressed with the quality of food served to students at Japanese schools. They were happy to know the kids were given a meal richly combined with vegetables and meat.
Several netizens looked at the food preparation in Japan and compared it with that in their countries.
"That's 7-star hotel breakfast in India"
The comments read comparing the meal to a luxury hotel's healthy menu. "That's 7-star hotel breakfast in India," quipped one viewer, playfully comparing the high standard of the meal and its rich nutritious value.
Instagram users admired Japan’s commitment to providing nutritious food for students. This video sparked broader discussions on the importance of healthy, balanced meals in schools and the role they play in children’s overall well-being.
Many were quick to point out how such meals are a key reason why kids in Japan are often so healthy. "No wonder kids are healthy there vs USA which is killing us," one commented.
"They are doing such a great job cooking nutritional meals using seasonal ingredients for kids at school as most schools do in Japan," said another.