In Japan, there is a tofu dish that is called ‘Hiyayakko’. It is basically chilled fresh tofu with various toppings of your choice. Popular toppings are grated ginger, ‘Katsuobushi’, shiso (perilla), finely chopped spring onion and soy sauce. This very healthy summer dish is a type of ‘Hiyayakko’. It is…
On my return trip to Japan last November my family and I got to experience authentic Japanese street food, here’s our top 5 Japanese street foods. You can see our return trip which was broadcast on NHK TV if you click on this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BYgg28I9fQ 1. Salted Sweet Potato There…
To beat the summer heat we often have cold noodles. Often soba or sōmen noodles with some iced tsuyu sauce. Tsuyu is made from soy sauce, mirin, and saké cooked with katsuobushi. It’s a sweet and smokey soy sauce. It’s a great dipping sauce for the noodles, but we are always…
Kinki is “rockfish” in English and nitsuke means boiled fish (or vegetables) in soy sauce. Winter is the best season for rockfish, and nitsuke is the most popular way to eat it. This picture is from yesterday’s dinner. The kinki is on the right side of the bento box. Source…
I thought I would have more trouble finding a table at Cafe de Nature as it has only recently opened its doors in swish Minami Aoyama. On a recent evening during Golden Week, my dining partner and I felt very lucky to get a booking, but when we sat down…
Recipe from Chimugukuru – the soul, the spirit, the heart – Okinawa Mixed Plate II by Hui O Laulima (recipe has been altered for pork bone-in ribs vs. pork belly) Ingredients 2 lbs. pork bone1 lb. pork rib (bone-in cut to 2” lengths)2 quarts waterFor the Pork Seasoning:1 Tablespoon sugar2…
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This is Japanese roast beef, served rare in a delicious Asian marinade. I was surprised how inexpensive Wagyu was on sale in Sydney for at my local Japanese superstore. It was roughly the same price as a decent sirloin of regular beef from the butcher. If you can’t get hold…
Main Stupa where the Buddha’s sacred hair relic is enshrined Botataung Pagoda is one a most famous pagoda and a must visit in Yangon. Botataung literally means one thousand military officers. According to the local people, it says the pagoda was built 2500 years ago by Mon ethnic. Buddha’s hair…
Daifuku is a traditional Japanese sweet which is also called “Daifuku Mochi”.Daifuku is a mochi (glutinous rice cake) stuffed with sweet red bean paste.It has rounded shape and usually slightly coated with potato starch. Mame daifuku is a one of variety of daifuku.It is a daifuku which mix beans with…
Japanese: Tougan to Gyuniku no nimono. Tougan (winter melon) gets soft when you boil it, and it’s good either hot or cold. Winter melon has a healthy supply of vitamin C, and is good for your skin and immune system. Yield: 2 people Time: 35 minutes Ingredients…
Loading… If there’s anything more heart-warming than miso soup, it’ll have to be homemade! Prep jars of these savoury broth with mushrooms and peas, dotted with tofu and spring onions, and refrigerate up to 5 days. Just add boiling water to enjoy! Ingredients 100g firm tofu (drained, cut into 1cm…
I have a small herb garden where a variety of herbs are growing. One of the best growing herbs is Thyme, which is the essential ingridient for this Mushroom Sauce. You may wish to use other herbs, but try with Thyme once. It would be absolutely delicious. Makes 4 Servings…
Konnichiwa ? Market is one of my favorite places to visit.I often go to weekend markets here in Australia. When first I visited there, I was amazed and excited the huge amount of fresh foods.& I even could find a lot of Asian veges that I was familiar with ?…
During my earlier years in the U.S., one of my friends kindly purchased me a three-month subscription to “Try the World.” I am interested in cooking and even started a blog which I infrequently update about new recipes that I’ve tried so this was a great fit for my interests.…
Nira is a green vegetable called “chives” in English and tama means egg in Japanese. I used fresh, organic nira that my teacher, Don, grew in his back yard. This vegetable has a unique smell and may be new to you. But the smell goes away after you cook it,…
Shiro is situated about three quarters of the way to Gaien Nishi Dori (from Omotesando) in Maisen Dori. I hope that means something to you as I find Tokyo a bit hard to explain sometimes! Anyway, it’s not hard to find and a little oasis of Japanese culture and cuisine…
You may think of using panko to pan-fry with pork cutlets, but it also works well with salmon. (Recipe Credit: Marc Matsumoto of Fresh Tastes.) Ingredients vegetable oil (for frying)9 ounces salmon (2, 1-inch thick fillets, skin removed)saltpepper2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 egg1 cup pankotonkatsu sauce Directions Add 1-inch of vegetable…
Renkon means lotus root in English, and is a great source of vitamins and minerals. They are deliciously crunchy, with a slightly sweet after taste – have a look in your local Asian grocery for them next time you’re out. If you can’t find them, you can use egg plant…
