I was just about to cook ‘Pan Fried Zucchini’. Then I saw a bag of Polenta (Cornmeal), which I need to use up soon. I instantly thought about my ‘Fried Okra’ recipe. I cooked Zucchini in the same method. The grainy coating with Polenta and crunchy Zucchini are a good match. Next time I will …
I make this salad very often because it is very popular among my family members. It can be a great side dish for a variety of main dishes. I always season simply with Salt and Black Pepper, and add Fetta which is essential for this salad. It’s a very versatile salad. You might wish to …
This is a dish of Zucchini that is quickly stir-fried and seasoned with Soy Sauce. Absolutely quick and easy dish. I strongly recommend to use Sesame Oil made from Roasted Sesame Seeds to stir-fry Zucchini. Enjoy with chilled Beer OR freshly cooked Rice, etc. Makes 2 Servings Ingredients 1 Zucchini *thinly sliced about 2-3mm thin1 …
This is my favourite Prawn & Avocado Salad. The sauce is simple to make. Mix Japanese Mayonnaise with a little bit of Soy Sauce and Wasabi. I love the flavour of this sauce, however, my family members hate Wasabi. They prefer ‘Seafood Cocktail Sauce’. So, this salad is just for me. Makes 4 Servings Ingredients …
I used to cook this dish very often when my children were young. I was always very busy and this was one of the life-saving dishes. Minced Meat can be cooked very quickly, and also it is inexpensive. Any vegetables can be used. I used different sauces to season it, but I used Teriyaki Sauce …
If you think Coriander tastes like soap, you would never enjoy Coriander because your taste perception is different. You have particular receptors that find Coriander tastes yucky. If you find Coriander’s smell is just overwhelming, it might be a good idea to stir-fry it, as the smell is significantly reduced when cooked. Today I added …
Carrot, Onion and Garlic. That’s all I used for this dish. And you need fresh Parmesan Cheese. A generous amount recommended. This dish is super simple, quick easy, and very cheap to make. Yet, nutritious, quite filling, and delicious. What do you want more? Makes 1 Serving Ingredients 1 serving Spaghetti *smaller serving than normalSalt …
To cook Broccoli, steam-frying in a frying pan is the easiest method. Today I used Butter instead of Oil and seasoned with Soy Sauce. ‘Butter & Soy Sauce’ is a great combination and anything tastes good in the flavour. This is another super quick and easy Broccoli dish. Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 1 large head …
When I don’t want to cook on a hot summer day OR I am just simply too tired, cold Silken Tofu can be a meal. In Japan, there is a dish called ‘Hiyayakko’, that is the dish of chilled soft Tofu enjoyed with a variety of sauces and vegetables OR condiments. I was going to …
I usually season Chickpea Salad with Salt and Black Pepper, most likely with Lemon Juice, Olive Oil and Parsley. Today I used Ground Chilli and Ground Cumin for a change, and it was so good. If you enjoy Coriander, add Coriander instead of Parsley. It turns into a totally different salad. Makes 4 Servings Ingredients …
Lotus Root is a popular vegetable in Japan. It is called ‘Renkon’ in Japanese and Frozen Sliced ‘Renkon’ are available in Melbourne where I live. Frozen Sliced ‘Renkon’ are partially cooked and have lost crispiness, but can be used for a variety of dishes. Today I simply pan-fried them and dressed with this spicy sauce. …
Roasted Carrots are delicious, but heating up oven takes time and roasting Carrots takes time. I wanted to cook them more energy efficiently. Then I tried the pan-steam-frying method, which is my favourite way to cook Broccoli. Carrots need to be cooked longer than Broccoli, so I added more Water. I was absolutely satisfied with …