Here’s a great way to use your leftover corn soup. Sometimes I’ll even make an extra batch just so I can make this recipe. Itâ� ...
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 ...
Kinki is “rockfish†in English and nitsuke means boiled fish (or vegetables) in soy sauce. Winter is the best season for rockfish, a ...
?????Asuka Nimasu Shrine is a little-known shrine in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, close to Asukadera.Asuka Nimasu Shrine is worth visiting to see its bizar ...
Kamaboko is a Japanese fish cake (kouhaku means red and white, and these two colors are typically associated with congratulatory sentiments). I us ...
This is a simple and delicious Japanese desert. Japanese sweet potatoes are called “satsumaimoâ€. They are very sweet and soft. Sats ...
The Japanese eat somen noodles a lot, especially in the summer time. If we have cold somen noodles for lunch, my mom usually makes this recipe ...
Japanese: Green beans and sesame salad. This recipe is similar to the spinach sesame salad I posted yesterday, and is a fine alternative t ...
Japanese: Kabocha no nimono. “Nimono†is the word for food that is boiled and seasoned. Kabocha is a Japanese pumpkin. Kansai peopl ...
This recipe is pretty simple but there are many ways to prepare it. Nikumiso is great with steamed rice, fried rice, fried noodles, pasta, sand ...
Kuromame is the Japanese word for black beans and “mame†means good health. Yield: 6 shrimp Time: 7 hours Ingredients 1/4 lb ku ...
?Nimono? is the Japanese word for food that is boiled and seasoned. The taste is very mild and the aroma reminds me of the way my childhood home us ...
Konbumaki is rolled seaweed. “Konbu†is a play on words with “yorokobu,†which means “to be happy,†so we ea ...
This is a quick recipe to make, and is great for cold weather, paired with a Sapporo or even some sake for a comfortable night at home. Yi ...
Spaghetti salad is very popular in Japan. You can find ready made spaghetti salad everywhere (super market, store, delis, convenience stores, ...
Chicken is low in calories so it’s very good if you’re on a diet. Also, vinegar is a great antidote for fatigue, so this recipe is a ...
Daigaku Imo is a traditional Japanese recipe. The word “daigaku†means university and “imo†is Japanese for potato. It ...
Takenoko is the Japanese word for bamboo, and Tosani describes the taste of bonito and soy sauce. Bamboo is known for its rapid growth, an ...
Kinki is “rockfish†in English and nitsuke means boiled fish (or vegetables) in soy sauce. Winter is the best season for rockfish, a ...
A beef bowl is called “gyudon†in Japanese. “Gyu†means beef and don is short for “donburi†which is food s ...
This is a very simple grilled chicken recipe. I often put it in my lunch box. It is also good for larger pieces of chicken on the BBQ! Yie ...
?Hourensou? is the Japanese word for spinach. This is a quick, healthy side dish or appetizer. The dashi gives it a unique Japanese flavor. Enjoy! ...
Ebichiri (lit. â€shrimp chiliâ€) is grilled shrimp with doubanjiang, which may or may not contain chili peppers (based on which level ...
Karei is a kind of flat, tasty white fish; “nitsuke†is a popular simmering technique used in many Japanese dishes which infuses the ma ...
Ozouni is a Japanese New Year traditional soup. Each family or prefecture have their own style of ozouni, suited to their particular tastes. We ...
“Kuri†is the Japanese word for chesnuts and “kinton†means sweet potatoes. The color is is gold, and many Japanese bel ...
This recipe is also called “tori nanbanâ€. You can order it at any soba restaurant in Japan (it’s very popular recipe). It is ...
This is a very simple Japanese style omelette recipe, though difficult to master. It is a common item for bento boxes, and people love it. There ar ...
In Japan, we call Vietnamese spring rolls “Nama Harumakiâ€. As in the U.S. and other countries, it is a common dish in Japanese rest ...
This is simple, quick-stir fry recipe! It’s a great anytime dish, best served with salad and steamed rice. Enjoy! Yield: 2 servings ...
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! Yi ...
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