You might be unfamiliar with Lotus Root, but it is a very popular vegetable in North Asian countries such as Japan. Many people prepare this ‘Sweet & Sour Lotus Root’ for new year’s celebration. My mother used to cook thickly sliced Lotus Root in Dashi stock seasoned with Vinegar, and kitchen was filled with the …
There are some different methods to make marbled pattern in a cake. I have tried some methods, and I have found mixing two coloured batter in a mixing bowl is the easiest. After roughly mix them, I just pour the batter into a cake tin. You might prefer your favourite method. Cake Tin Standard Loaf …
This dish is often prepared for special occasions in Japan, such as new year’s celebration. I strongly recommend to use Dried Shiitake. Fresh Shiitake won’t work well. Soak Dried Shiitake in water until absolutely soft, then you stuff them with the Chicken Mince Filling. It is not hard to prepare, but you need to do …
After a busy day, you come home and have little energy to cook your dinner, but you are willing to eat something nutritious. Well, if you have Cooked Rice, Eggs and a small can of Tuna, this rice bowl is absolutely easy to cook. If you omit Spring Onion, you don’t need to cut anything. …
It is hard to believe I used to hate Celery. I love it now, fresh OR cooked, in any flavours. I often pickle Celery with Soy Sauce and Rice Vinegar. Today I added Toban Djan (Chilli Bean Sauce) and Sesame Oil. I couldn’t wait for 30 minutes, so I enjoyed it straight away, but I …
The main ingredients of this soup are Onion, Potato and Seafood. I often use Frozen Seafood Mix. You might wish to add other ingredients such as Celery, Carrot, Corn Kernels, Peas, etc. This soup is much easier to cook than it looks. It is an absolutely comforting, filling and delicious soup. Enjoy with crusty bread. …