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…
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,…
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…
This recipe is pretty simple but there are many ways to prepare it. Nikumiso is great with steamed rice, fried rice, fried noodles, pasta, sandwiches, and very tasty just wrapped in lettuce. The possibilities are endless… The recipe I made here was a nikumiso bento box (lunchbox), served on a…
Ozouni is a Japanese New Year traditional soup. Each family or prefecture have their own style of ozouni, suited to their particular tastes. We eat white miso soup for ozouni in Kyoto. It has a sweet milky taste. The traditional Kyoto style is to use round mochi and cut vegetables…
This delicious noodle stir-fry is loaded with beef and broccoli and comes together in a matter of minutes. (Recipe Credit: Marc Matsumoto of Fresh Tastes.) Ingredients 6 ounces thinly sliced beef1 teaspoon soy sauce1 teaspoon sake2 tablespoons oyster sauce2 tablespoons sake1/4 teaspoon black pepper1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 teaspoons ginger, finely…
When pureed soybeans are filtered in the production of soy milk, the resulting pulp is called okara. This side dish is also called “unohana” but “okara” is more common. The okara is great for your health, especially for women. Okara has lots of fiber, lecithin, saponins, and isoflavones, many of…
The teriyaki burger is an original Japanese recipe, and a popular menu item at fast-food restaurants. McDonalds is famous for their teriyaki burger in Japan. It almost as easy as making a regular burger. Impress your family or friends at your next BBQ party! Source – Read entire story here
This simple, but delicious, mushroom recipe makes a delightful side or a great tapa to pair with your favorite sake. (Recipe Credit: Marc Matsumoto of Fresh Tastes.) Ingredients 1 pound Japanese mushrooms (shiitake, maitake, shimeji, eryngi, etc)2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon yuzu juice1 tablespoon…
Daigaku Imo is a traditional Japanese recipe. The word “daigaku” means university and “imo” is Japanese for potato. It is called “daigaku” because it was once a very popular dish with university students. Yield: 2 servings Time: 15 minutes Spices 1/2 tsp soy sauce 3 tbsp sugar…
Bean sprouts are called moyashi in Japanese. It takes less than 10 min to prepare this recipe, so it is great when you need a quick side dish! Yield: 2 servings Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1 1/4 lb Bean sprouts 2 sticks of celery (chopped) 1 cup…
This ramen noodles recipe appears in Food Flirts. These ramen Noodles are made using a pasta-making attachment on the electric stand mixer, but they can also be made in a regular pasta maker. Yield: 1 ¼ pound of noodles, about 6 servings Ingredients 1 cup warm water1 tablespoon Baked Soda…
Japanese: Spinach sesame salad. Spinach is loaded with calcium and iron, and is a great source of fiber. We like this recipe because spinach provides so many nutrients in a such a small package. Yield: 2 servings Time: 5 minutes Ingredients 1 bunch of spinach (hourensou) Spices…
Avoid lengthy time over a hot stove with this satisfying ramen carbonara. (Recipe Credit: Marc Matsumoto of Fresh Tastes.) Yield: Makes 2 large servings Ingredients 4 tablespoons cultured unsalted butter (melted)2 large pasteurized egg yolks2 teaspoons soy sauce10.6 ounces fresh ramen noodles0.18 ounces katsuobushiblack pepper (to taste) Directions Bring a…
Karei is a kind of flat, tasty white fish; “nitsuke” is a popular simmering technique used in many Japanese dishes which infuses the main ingredients with soy sauce and sugar. I recommend eating this dish with steamed rice. Yield: 2 servings Time: 25 minutes Ingredients 2 karei…
The Japanese people love corn soup. Almost every family style restaurant serves corn soup and many varieties can be found in grocery stores. Corn soup dispensers can even be found in our internet cafes next to the coffee and soft drinks! Yield: 4 servings Time: 15 minutes…
An easy take on a modern Japanese classic; tomato fried rice that even the most uncoordinated among us can pull off without a hitch. (Recipe Credit: Marc Matsumoto of Fresh Tastes.) Ingredients 2 tablespoons ketchup2 teaspoon soy sauce2 large eggs2 tablespoons cultured unsalted butter2 scallions (chopped, + more for garnish)2.8…
One more day to Mother’s Day, why not show your love by whipping something special in the kitchen? Using a wide variety of Japanese products at Isetan Supermarket, I prepared this Panda Bento lunchbox. Some of you may have seen my live demo session last week at Isetan Scotts, it…
