Archive for April 3rd, 2026

  • Beef Potato

    Stir-fried Beef Mince & Potato with Crispy Panko

    I was craving ‘Korokke’ today, but ‘Korokke’ is not easy to make. I have been cooking low carb dishes for my husband lately, and ‘Korokke’ is off the table. So, I cooked the ‘Korokke’ ingredients for just 1 serving in a totally different way. This stir-fry tasted the same as ‘Korokke’ when all were combined …

  • Tofu & Soy Protein Vegetables

    Simmered Bamboo Shoots & Tofu Puffs

    Bamboo Shoots are in season in March in the region where I grew up, but not in Melbourne. First of all, I have never seen fresh Bamboo Shoots where I live now. Fortunately, already boiled Bamboo Shoots are available from Japanese grocery stores. Today I cooked them with Tofu Puffs. This dish brought back memories …

  • Vegetables

    ‘Kimpira’ Green Capsicum & Carrot

    ‘Kimpira’ is a popular Japanese stir-fry dish, that is seasoned with Soy Sauce and Sugar, but I sometimes add Mirin OR Sake (Rice Wine) depending on the ingredients. A variety of vegetables can be used. One of my favourites is Japanese bell pepper called ‘ピーマン’ (Piiman). In Melbourne where I live, the substitute is small …