Hayao Miyazaki and his animation team creates a bunch of good animations. It's not just about nature views; they also showcase realistic food that you can actually make in real life. The animators craft these simple foods with stories and memories tied to the characters.
Take a look at the kinds of foods that Ghibli fans love the most and the most famous ones.
Bacon and Eggs (Howl's Moving Castle)
The most iconic moment will totally be the bacon and eggs cooked by Howl. Kasifar's eggshell eating style is a classic in Ghibli scenes. To whip up a tasty feast like this, no special tricks are needed. Just cook with passion and slather on that extra thick bacon!
Bento (My Neighbor Totoro)
Enjoy the yummy breakfast scene in My Neighbor Totoro! The food looks so good; it's a bit tough to start eating. If you can't find shishamo for this recipe, you can use other small fish like anchovies instead.
Cream Stew (Secret World of Arrietty)
In the movie, there's a scene where Arrietty and her family having this soup. It resembles traditional Swedish vegetable soup, with a delightful aroma and healthy ingredients. It's suggested to have it in the summer when there's an abundance of fresh vegetables.
Breakfast (Up on Poppy Hill)
Up on Poppy Hill has a scene which shows about the traditional Japanese breakfast. People usually grill horse mackerel or saba, but frying is always a good choice too! Just make sure to watch the oil temperature for this recipe.
Herring Pot Pie (Kiki’s Delivery Service)
Kiki put in a lot of hard work and effort to prepare this dish, so it should be as delicious as it looks! If you can't find herring, you can use any type of white fish for this recipe.
Spaghetti Bolognese (Porco Rosso)
This dish is super popular everywhere and might seem like a breeze to whip up, but it's bursting with flavor! Take it up a notch by throwing in some extra cheese to the sauce. Transform it into a culinary masterpiece with Tomato Sauce and Meat Balls!
Okayu (Princess Mononoke)
During Ashitaka's journey, he meets a wandering monk, Jiko, with whom he shares this rice soup seasoned with miso. This dish, often served to the sick or children, is thought to have healing qualities.
Fish Cookie (The Cat Returns)
We journey to a feline kingdom where things are not as they appear. In this crucial scene, Haru eats these fish crackers and shares them with a little stray cat, marking a significant moment when Haru befriends the white cat.
Kiki’s Chocolate Cake (Kiki’s Delivery Service)
This decadent double chocolate cake is just like the one in the movie. The food in every Hayao Miyazaki movie always looks delicious, and this cake is one of those Miyazaki dishes that people vividly remember from Kiki.
Nabeyaki Udon (Whisper of The Heart)
Nabeyaki Udon (鍋焼きうどん) is a warm udon noodle soup typically served in single clay or iron pots. Perfect for battling winter chills, it's so delicious that it even has its own emoji! 🍲✨