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Tori No Jibu Ni - Jibu-ni Style Chicken
Jibu-ni is a cooking style from Kanazawa region, usually using duck that has been dusted with corn starch prior to simmering in dashi stock. I switch the duck…
Japanese Potato Salad
A basic Japanese potato salad that is creamy and delicious. With tips and tricks to create the perfect salad. And with optional add-ons to customize your salad.
Oden - Japanese Winter Stew
A winter stew or hot pot is a common theme across Asian countries during colder seasons. In Japan, one of the most popular winter stew is probably oden. As with…
Kinpira Gobo - Kinpira Style Sautéed Burdock
Most Japanese food ends up looking really pretty, which I admit is what drew me to learn cooking Japanese food in the first place, except kinpira gobo. Gobo, or…
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,…
Sarada No Gomae - Salad with Sesame Dressing
I am not a big fan of salad, but I do have a soft spot for Japanese salad, mainly due to the lovely sesame dressing. The nuttiness and aroma of freshly toasted…
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…