# WWII Japanese soldier ration meal

A recreation of a typical Japanese soldier's meal during the peak of World War II, consisting of rice, canned tuna, miso soup, pickled plums, and crackers.

- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Lunch
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup steamed rice
- 1 cup canned tuna
- 1 packet instant tofu miso soup packet
- 4 whole pickled plums
- 6 pieces crackers
- 1 cup hot tea

## Instructions

1. Heat water in a small pot and add the instant tofu miso soup packet, whisking to combine.
2. Plate a portion of steamed rice and a portion of canned tuna onto a divided tray.
3. Add the miso soup into a bowl on the tray, and place the pickled plums and crackers into the remaining sections of the tray.

## Equipment

- pot
- whisk
- wooden spoon
- divided tray
- bowl

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5lKU6v-pFbQ
- Creator: Eats History
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7766a144-c875-4088-9ea7-3d37a230c57a
- Extracted: 2026-07-20

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