副ふく食しょく

noun

side dish; supplementary food

Refers to food items that accompany the staple (e.g., rice) in a meal, such as vegetables, fish, or meat dishes. Often used in contrast with 主食 (staple food).

• 副ふく食しょくには野や菜さいを多おおく取とり入いれましょう。

  Let's include plenty of vegetables in our side dishes.

• 主しゅ食しょくと副ふく食しょくのバランスが大たい切せつです。

  The balance between staple food and side dishes is important.