‘Ponzu’ is a super versatile sauce and it can be used as a salad dressing, too. I often add a small amount of Oil to it. Add Ginger, Onion and Toasted Sesame Seeds as well for extra flavours. Because I always have a bottle of ‘Ponzu’, this dressing is super…
Korean? Japanese? Ramyun? Ramen? For the foreign ear, it seems like these are all pertaining to the same type of food. When we think of ramen, we imagine the chewy and thick noodles drenched in a rich and creamy soup. However, there are actually different types of ramen and it…
Are you looking for the best Japanese instant ramen in 2021? If yes, then you came to the right place. In this post, let us go through some of the most popular ramens not just in Japan but in the rest of the world. What’s more, we will be sharing…
A lot of people are looking for the best Japanese snacks. If you are one of them, you’ll be happy you stumbled upon this post. Whether you are just curious to try out some Japanese snacks or you have been eating these snacks for too long that you are looking…
This ‘Japanese Mushroom Sauce’ is good with Fish, but also good with Tofu or Chicken. Cook those proteins simply with Salt and Pepper, or you don’t need to cook Tofu. Today I pan-fried the Fish Fillets after coating them with Flour. You can steam, grill or deep-fry. This sauce makes…
Japanese Sweet Potato is one of the vegetables that I miss. There is a popular food called ‘Daigaku Imo’ (大学芋) that is deep-fried Japanese Sweet Potato and coated with sweet and savoury glaze. I have tried to make it using Sweet Potatoes that are available in Australia and none of…
I’ve been away from this blog for a very long time so I may be announcing this to an empty room, but I’ve spent the last seven years slowly writing a book and have finally finished it. If you like my writing in general, you might want to check it…
Eggplant Miso Soup Yield: 1 servings Ingredients 2 tb Miso2 Scallions; chopped1 qt Hot water1/2 c Tofu; cubed1 Carrot; chopped1 c Eggplant; julienned Directions In boiling wash, add miso. Mash to dissolve. Add carrots, scallions, tofu and eggplant. Cook until veggies are tender. Miso Soup Ingredients 1/2 tofu60 grams wakame4…
There are no sweets or desserts in the Western sense of the word to be found in traditional Japanese cooking, instead meals are ended with fresh fruits of the season. Sweet things do exist however, originally they were something to indulge in when drinking ocha (tea), and so sweets are…
What makes Japanese Dishes Japanese? / Enviroment, Climate & the Diet /The Relationship with Rice / The Sense of Season / Even the color of the chopstick counts History of Japanese Cuisine We think of Japan as a single island, but it actually is four large islands and thousands of smaller ones.…
* If you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. For more details, please visit our Privacy policy page. Basic Teriyaki Sauce Yield: 1 servings Ingredients 1 c Mirin wine1 c Sake1 c Japanese soy sauce1 c Dashi1 tb Sugar Directions WARM THE MIRIN…
Ginger Miso Chicken Soboro Recipe | Japanese Recipes | PBS Food Ginger Miso Chicken Soboro Recipe | Japanese Recipes | PBS Food Food Home » Recipes » Ginger Miso Chicken Soboro Make this popular Japanese rice and meat bowl for a flavorful and satisfying lunch.(Recipe Courtesy: Marc Matsumoto…
My friend Junko lives and works in Tokyo. She has a full time busy job, and although her son is off at school, she also have a very busy life outside of work too, with lots of interesting hobbies and a really busy social life. I don’t know anyone else…
A Japanese rolled omelette or also known as tamagoyaki is one of the easiest Japanese cuisine often prepare together with other traditional Japanese breakfast side dishes. It is a rolled seasoned egg (omelette) grill or fry in a frying pan. It is every kid’s favorite because of its very enticing…
Eggplant Miso Soup Yield: 1 servings Ingredients 2 tb Miso2 Scallions; chopped1 qt Hot water1/2 c Tofu; cubed1 Carrot; chopped1 c Eggplant; julienned Directions In boiling wash, add miso. Mash to dissolve. Add carrots, scallions, tofu and eggplant. Cook until veggies are tender. Miso Soup Ingredients 1/2 tofu60 grams wakame4…
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I have been translating a lot of Japanese books lately, such as the Asian Salads and Asian Noodles ones I mentioned previously. This is the latest one to come out, called The Real Japanese Izakaya Cookbook, by Wataru Yokota (Tuttle Publishing). I didn’t just translate it; I also wrote the…
There are no sweets or desserts in the Western sense of the word to be found in traditional Japanese cooking, instead meals are ended with fresh fruits of the season. Sweet things do exist however, originally they were something to indulge in when drinking ocha (tea), and so sweets are…
