Mugicha

What do you drink on a hot summer day? Beer? Smoothie?Let’s look for something more healthy!This is mugicha(麦茶), non-alcoholic, non-caffeine, and non-calorie drink made from roasted barley. It is a standard drink served cold in summer. Good for babies and pregnant women.You can easily make this by putting a tea bag in water and leave for about 2hours. If you want something to drink instead of just water try this one!

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Kyoto Gion Wagyu Teppanyaki Kappo Sou

Recently I had dinner at Sou, a kappo teppanyaki restaurant in Gion. Dinner was excellent, the wagyu beef was amazing and it was not crazy expensive, so I made an appointment to interview the owner-chef, Mr Tsukada. Since I started KyotoFoodie I have received numerous inquiries from people asking where to go for teppanyaki in Kyoto. I rarely eat teppanyaki but do like it. I go to the Himorogi teppanyaki restaurant at Brighton Hotel sometimes for business dinners (when I am not selecting the restaurant). It is good but I can never justify the cost of the meal. I guess I cannot forgive bad cost performance. Hotel restaurants in Japan have uniformly bad cost performance and often the food is…

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Nama Shirasu Donburi 生白す丼

Nama Shirasu DonburiShirasu are baby sardines that most often come to market after being blanched in salt water. This time of year we sometimes find it raw, as nama shirasu. These are a bit intense in flavor and have a somewhat slippery texture. It comes with a small packet of ground ginger that we garnish it with. The ginger helps to balance the rich flavor. Just drizzle with soy sauce and it becomes the main dish for lunch when served with some miso soup and some side dishes.Here is what it looks like at the market. It says on the label sashimiyō so we know that it …

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Hiyashi Chuka (Reimen)

Hiyashi Chuka is a cold noodle dish most often served in the summer months in Japan. We use Chinese-style noodles as a base and mix in vegetables, fried eggs, and chicken or ham. When the summer season kicks off, many restaurants hang signs in their windows proclaiming “冷やし中華はじめました”, or “Now serving hiyashichuka!” Yield: 2 servings Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 2 packs of Chinese noodles 2 chicken breast fillets 2 small cucumbers (sliced julienne) 1/2 tomato (sliced) 1 cup bean sprouts 5 dried shitake mushrooms 2 eggs Some pickled red ginger (an optional topping) Spices for shitake 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp mirin 1 tbsp sake 1 tbsp soy sauce Spices for sauce 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp ground sesame 1 tsp…

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Everyday Harumi

Harumi Kurihara, Japan’s most famous cookbook writer, selects her favorite ingredients and presents 70 new home-style recipes for you to make for family and friends. In Everyday Harumi, Harumi Kurihara, Japan’s most popular cookbook writer, selects her favorite foods and presents more than 60 new home-style recipes for you to…

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Rick London Fine Art Sushi Gifts – Sushi Condiments Wasabi Ginger and Soy – Coffee Gift Baskets – Coffee Gift Basket

Sushi Condiments Wasabi Ginger and Soy Coffee Gift Basket is measuring 9x9x4. Contains 15oz mug, BONUS free set of 4 coasters, biscotti and 5 blends of gourmet coffee. French Vanilla, Kenya AA, Decaf Colombian Supremo, Chocolate and Italian Roast Espresso elegantly presented in our signature black planet coffee gift box.…

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