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Daikon Nimono with Konbu Dashi: A Taste of Japanese Homestyle Cooking
Introduction Daikon Nimono with Konbu Dashi, a classic Japanese dish, is a comforting staple that showcases the humble daikon radish in a flavorful konbu dashi broth. Its origins are rooted in the simplicity of Japanese home cooking, where each ingredient is respected and allowed to shine. For me, this dish evokes memories of family dinners,
Kinoko Takikomigohan: A Forest Feast in a Bowl
Introduction Kinoko Takikomigohan, which translates to “mushroom mixed rice,” is a dish that brings the essence of the forest to the Japanese dining table. Its origins lie in the practice of foraging, a tradition as old as Japan’s mountains and woodlands themselves. This dish holds a special place in my culinary heart, as it reminds
Green Bean Gomae: Irresistible Japanese Side Dish with Sesame Soy Dressing
Gomaae (sesame-soy sauce dressing) may become one of your favorite ways to eat your vegetables. And this new variation is not only delicious, but also visually striking. We normally don’t eat black specked food every day, now do we? The flavor is similar to the white sesame seeds, however, black sesame is just a little
Spinach Ohitashi: Irresistible Japanese Side Dish with Dashi-Based Broth
I remember growing up watching Popeye eat cans of spinach and instantly growing big muscles. That still didn’t get me to want to eat spinach. I guess back then I was a little stubborn. I don’t know when, but as I grew older I eventually began to like spinach. Aside from just sauteing it with some
Tofu Kabayaki: Irresistible Savory Tofu Patties with Yamaimo
Today we’re making tofu kabayaki. This tofu is a tasty alternative to the traditional unagi (eel) kabayaki. I’ll save the superlatives, but I can assure you that this will have you full and enjoying the full essence of the kabayaki experience in no time. Just as you would with regular kabayaki, you can add a bit
Mastering Mentsuyu: Irresistible Japanese Noodle Soup Base with Dashi
Mentsuyu (noodle soup base) is one tasty way to season your noodles. Mentsuyu is commonly used for udon, soba, somen noodles. But, it can also be used to season tempura and appetizers like agedashi tofu or ohitashi. While there are many variations this recipe is one of my favorites. It calls for ichiban dashi which
Revitalizing Daikon Salad: Easy, Healthy, and Delicious
Daikon radish salad with bean sprouts (moyashi) and spinach is a tasty way to get some more vegetables in your diet. The salad’s primary seasoning is made up of the magic combination of soy sauce, sesame seeds, vinegar, and sesame oil. Overall, the flavors are savory and the salad has plenty of interesting textures thanks
Refreshing Cold Somen Noodles: Shiso, Tomatoes, and Chicken Delight
One of my favorite things to eat in the summer is cold somen. These Japanese noodles are light and refreshing and combining these with shiso, tomato and a bit of sesame oil makes for an easy and tasty meal. But wait… There’s more! We’re adding chicken too. But this is no ordinary chicken… This chicken’ll
Irresistible Miso Marinated Black Cod | Gindara Misoyaki Recipe
Miso Marinated Black Cod is one of my favorite ways to not only eat miso, but also fish! The miso marinade is sweet and salty and packs a ton of umami. (remember 1 ton = 1,000 pounds!) If you can’t find black cod, your best bet is a fatty fish like Chilean seabass or other
Delicious Shungiku Mazegohan Recipe | Japanese Chrysanthemum Greens Rice
Raise your hand if you like eating rice! Shungiku Mazegohan is a delicious and simple way to enhance your rice eating experience. You ready?! You might have begun your flavorful rice journey with baby steps. You know like, adding tsukudani, furikake or even umeboshi. But eventually, if you eat enough Japanese food you’ll come across
Delicious Umeboshi Takikomi Rice: A Flavorful Pickled Plum Recipe
There will come a time, when you’ve eaten too much white rice. Solution? Umeboshi Takikomi (Pickled Plum Cooked Rice). Umeboshi (pickled plum) adds a sublime tart and slightly sour flavor to each bite. And as the rice is coming straight out of the rice cooker, the aroma of pickled plum goes straight to your nose. In
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