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Rustic Korean Spinach

Rustic Korean Spinach

It is almost a standard thing to be served a plethora of side dishes whenever I visit a Korean restaurant, and most are more than happy to replenish them when …

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Ozoni - Soup with Rice Cakes

Ozoni - Soup with Rice Cakes

Ozoni (お雑煮) is Japanese soup with mochi rice cakes. This soup is traditionally prepared as part of osechi or Japanese New Year dishes. There is no de facto …

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Gyuuniku to Yasai no Umani - Simmered Beef and Vegetables

Gyuuniku to Yasai no Umani - Simmered Beef and Vegetables

Umani (旨煮) is a Japanese simmered dish, think of it as a stew, of meat and root vegetables in dashi, sake, mirin, and soy sauce. The rule for an umani is pretty …

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Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)

Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)

Here is my very first post on a Korean dish, kimchi jjigae, a.k.a kimchi stew. This stew is just amazingly good, especially in cold weather. If you love hot, …

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Hot and Sour Fish Soup

Hot and Sour Fish Soup

This is my favorite hot and sour fish soup, Chinese style. The most important ingredient to make this soup is the pickled Chinese mustard greens. The sourness …

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Spicy Sichuan Eggplant

Spicy Sichuan Eggplant

It is not a secret that eggplants paired with spicy sauce is definitely going to be delicious. This spicy Sichuan eggplant recipe is no different. With just a …

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Ebi Dango no Sumashi-Jiru - Shrimp Balls Soup

Ebi Dango no Sumashi-Jiru - Shrimp Balls Soup

Sumashi-jiru (すまし汁) is a Japanese clear soup, as opposed to miso-shiru(みそ汁) which of course is cloudy due to the addition of miso paste into the soup. …

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Radisshu no Amazu-zuke - Sweet Vinegared Radish Pickle

Radisshu no Amazu-zuke - Sweet Vinegared Radish Pickle

Amazu-zuke (甘酢漬け) is a Japanese technique of pickling fresh vegetables in sugar and rice vinegar. The most well known example of an amazu-zuke is gari, or …

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Tempura

Tempura

Prepare your own tempura batter at home with only egg yolk, ice water, and all-purpose flour. And learn the technique to create crispy and light tempura.

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Kabocha to Atsuage no Nimono - Simmered Kabocha and Deep Fried Tofu

Kabocha to Atsuage no Nimono - Simmered Kabocha and Deep Fried Tofu

Nimono (煮物) is a basic Japanese cooking technique in which the ingredients are simmered in soup stock - typically dashi - and further seasoned with soy sauce, …

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Gyuuniku Sarada - Beef Salad

Gyuuniku Sarada - Beef Salad

This is a good way to enjoy a good cut of beef like sirloin or tenderloin. The beef is thinly sliced and only lightly blanched, so it should remain tender and …

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Tahu Goreng Medan - Medan Fried Tofu Salad with Peanut Sauce

Tahu Goreng Medan - Medan Fried Tofu Salad with Peanut Sauce

Summer time is the perfect occasion to indulge in refreshing salad, especially when it is hefty enough to be enjoyed as a meal. I think there is no finer lunch …

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