Loading… Monjayaki is a local dish of Tokyo, a type of Japanese pan-fried batter with various ingredients which are similar to Okonomiyaki but a lot more watery and less solid. Monjayaki tastes best when it is piping hot, and is traditionally eaten straight off the hot plate with a small…
Kanten is similar to Agar Agar but much easier to use. The advantage of using Kanten as gelling agent is that it can set liquid with the fruit such as fresh Pineapple, Kiwi Fruit or Mango. Those fruits break down the protein found in gelatine and prevent the jelly from…
If you’re looking for a last minute Christmas gift idea then look no further. I have gift vouchers for my hands-on Japanese cooking classes “Japanese Food Made Easy” in 2016. If you want more details email fiona.uyema@gmail.com or call 0860704052. I can pop it in the post today! I’m also…
Loading… Salmon Hot Pot is originated in the Northern island of Hokkaido, a snowy, remote region famous for its salmon and potatoes. This milky Salmon Hot Pot is a different variant to the famous Ishikari Nabe, where some families add milk and butter to the hot pot, and some families…
Gelatin, Kanten and Agar Agar are the most common gelling agents used for setting liquid to make gelatinous dessert.Gelatin is made from pork skins, cattle bones or hides.Kanten (Japanese) and Agar Agar (Malay) are made from sea plants. Kanten is made from red algae called ‘Tengusa’ and ‘Ogonori’ in Japanese.…
Burmese Pork Curry Set I have posted some post about Burmese curry in the earlier post. This post is the review of where you can eat the curry in Myanmar. This restaurant is good for who missed to eat a popular dishes of Myanmar. It locates in the Yangon International…
Display of Japanese sweets at Nippon-ya in San Francisco’s Japantown There are roughly two types of Japanese snacks. There is the loud, colorfully packaged stuff that is sold in consumer packaging. It is so shelf-stable that it’ll likely survive the current administration’s efforts to bring about a nuclear war. These…
Loading… Tonkatsu is usually known to be served with a tangy and sweet sauce, however in Nagoya, people enjoy eating Tonkatsu with a miso-base sauce which is made of a dark red miso paste called Hatcho Miso. This miso is not your ordinary red, white or awase miso (mix of…
You don’t need the oven to make this yummy Pork for your Ramen topping. You just need a pot or a large saucepan and a ziplock bag. At many Ramen Shops in Japan, you would find that those slices of pork placed on top of Ramen noodles are actually not…
According to researh by StatisticBrain the top 3 New Year’s Resolutions are: – Lose weight– Getting organised– Spend less, save more For me personally, in the past I’d set myself unrealistic goals to lose weight and become healthier and desperately failed. If losing weight and/or becoming healthier is one of your…
I think my faithful readers will find that little has changed since I last blogged. I’m still using a crummy little digital camera and struggling to get shots that are bright enough and in focus. I still write posts that are too long. I still try to be funny and…
Loading… This classic juicy and tender chicken glazed in a flavorsome homemade sauce is sure to be on your weekly dinner routine. ‘Teriyaki’ actually refers to a cooking method, and not the name of a sauce. ‘Teri’ literally means glaze, and ‘yaki’ means grill or cooking over direct heat. This…
My family’s favourite ‘Goma-ae Spinach’ sometimes turns to this spicy ‘Goma-ae’ with Ito-Konnyaku/Shirataki for a change. Ito-Konnyaku or Shirataki is basically same as Konnyaku/Konjac made from grated Konnyaku Potatoes. They are very low in calories and good source of dietary fiber. It can be replaced with Sweet Potato Starch Noodles…
Myanmar Tea or Lah Phet YayTea is a part of Myanmar culture and important in daily life of Myanmar people. Myanmar is one of the country that cultivates best tea in the world. Basically, Tea is grown in the cultivate huge land with good climate like Shan, Kachin, and Chin…
As I mentioned in my “I’m back” post, I now live in a very remote area. What is more, I also live in a small town (less than 10,000 people). There are very few local markets and I can charitably say that local tastes match local political views; they are…
Loading… It’s time to shake it up! This vibrant, refreshing, citrusy cocktail will definitely leave you thirsty for more, especially during a hot summer’s day. Ingredients 2 cups water (chilled)2 cups sugar6 stalks lemongrass (leaves removed, ends trimmed and stalk sliced crosswise)120ml vodka60ml mandarin juice (freshly squeezed)30ml yuzu juiceA splash…
It’s easy to make. Add plenty of fresh vegetables in hand and use your favourite salad dressing to season if you like. I always add ‘Edamame’ (young soy beans) for crunchy texture and protein. This can be a perfect complete meal. Makes 4 Servings Ingredients Cooked Rice 500g *Japanese Short…
In 2016, I’m very excited to announce I’m providing customised and unique corporate team building experiences through a talk, demo, hands-on cooking experience or a health & well being programme. For more details see my website or get in touch fiona.uyema@gmail.com http://fionauyema.com/workshops-team-building/ (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs =…
