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Inari Zushi - Sushi in Tofu Pouches
What is the solution for people who like sushi but currently lack a sushi mat to make maki (sushi rolls) and too lazy (or cheap LOL) to buy fresh sashimi to …
Simmered Tofu, Shimeji, and Oyster Mushroom
This is based on a nameko (simmered mushroom) recipe, but I tweaked it a bit to include deep fried tofu (aburage), and using two kinds of mushrooms, shimeji and …
Mizu Yokan - Red Bean Kanten (Agar)
Japanese mizu yokan is one of the simplest and most elegant desserts. The ingredients are minimal: azuki an (red bean paste), kanten powder (agar powder), …
Tori Katsu - Deep Fried Chicken Cutlets
Everyone loves a katsu every now and then, and making one at home is a super easy affair. Of course, speaking of katsu, the one that immediately leaps in mind …
Tonjiru - Pork and Vegetables in Miso Soup
Miso soup is great anytime of the year, but in colder seasons, I like to make something heavier and heartier, like adding more vegetables and sliced of pork and …
Namasu - Daikon and Carrot Salad
Japanese fast food joints in Indonesia commonly serve namasu (daikon and carrot salad) along with the entree, especially in deep fried items like ton katsu, …
Yakitori - Grilled Chicken Skewer
Japanese are fond of communal beer drinking, especially as a form of relaxation after works. In such occasion, kushiyaki (grilled food) is the default food. One …
Ichigo Daifuku - Strawberry and Red Bean Mochi
I am on a roll and having fun with my home made azuki an (Japanese sweet red bean paste). After turning some into delicious red bean and strawberry jelly, I …
Red Bean and Strawberry Jelly
I just finished making a batch of azuki an (Japanese sweet red bean paste) and was itching for some azuki an based desserts. I was toying with the idea of …
Oyako Don - Chicken and Egg on Rice
The literal meaning of oyako don is parent and child rice bowl. The name reflects the fact that both chicken (the parent) and egg (the child) are simmered …
Spicy Konnyaku
Konnyaku is a jelly like product made from the root of a yam like plant, a common ingredient in oden and sukiyaki. They are typically sold in blocks wrapped in …
Gyudon - Japanese Beef Bowl
Thinly sliced beef and onion in an umami-rich sauce from dashi, sake, mirin, and soy sauce. Serve over a bowl of steamed white rice, and a side of miso soup.