I made these Scones using juice of an Orange and its Peel. You won’t get enough juice to make the dough from an Orange, but DO NOT worry. You can add Milk as well. OR you can get more juice from another Orange. I chopped up the Peel and made Candied Orange Peel. You can …
It would be easier to work with the dough if you use less water and make it firmer, but you won’t get the chewy texture that Focaccia should have. This ‘Cheese Stuffed Garlic Focaccia’ is not difficult to make, but you need time because the dough needs to rise. If you are in a hurry …
‘Doria’ is a Japanese dish of baked rice. Butter Rice is covered with White Sauce and Cheese, then baked in the oven. Variations are limitless. This dish is very similar to my ‘Bolognese Doria’. I used Taco Meat instead of Bolognese Sauce. Taco Meat, Butter Rice, White Sauce and Cheese, that can’t go wrong. It …
I have been repeatedly cooking this thick and comforting Udon and Vegetable Soup recently. This dish is based on my ‘Monk’s Vegan Soup’ that is called ‘Kenchin-jiru’ in Japan. It is 100% plant-based soup, and it would taste better if you use more variety of ingredients. Thickening the Soup with Potato Starch is optional, but …
My ‘Soy Sauce Rice’ is delicious as it is, but ‘Abura-age’ (Fried Thin Tofu) can add extra flavour and Umami to it. ‘Abura-age’ might be too difficult for you to find. Fried Tofu called ‘Tofu Puff’ is a very similar food and it is easier to find as many Asian grocery stores sell it. You …
‘Kyoto’ is sometimes referred to as ‘Saikyo’ (西京), the western city, as opposed to the eastern city, ‘Tokyo’ (東京). ‘Saikyo Miso’ is pale coloured Miso that is originated Kyoto, and it is less salty and sweeter. Grilled Fish that is marinated in ‘Saikyo Miso’ is called ‘Saikyo Yaki’ (西京焼き), and it is not the famous …
When I have some leftover Cooked Rice, I most likely make a rice soup. I would use Dashi Stock, season with Soy Sauce, and add Egg to the soup. That’s my favourite. Today I wanted to eat western flavoured soup. I used Chicken Stock and Milk, and added Parmesan. It was so comforting. Makes 1 …
If you have seen the thinly sliced & dried Daikon (White Radish) at a grocery store, you might have wondered how to eat it. It is called ‘Kiriboshi Daikon’ (切り干し大根) in Japanese. Dried Daikon can be used just like fresh Daikon after rehydrated. My absolute favourite dish of ‘Kiriboshi Daikon’ is this crunchy salad, that …
The main ingredients of this cake are 1 packet (300g) Silken Tofu, 2 Eggs and 1 cup ‘Kinako’ (Finely Ground Roasted Soy Beans). As Tofu is basically Soy Milk and ‘Kinako’ is 100% Soy Beans, and 2 Eggs are added, this cake is high in protein. Today I used Monk Fruit Sweetener which is zero-calorie …
Japanese Macaroni Salad can be made with any short pasta, but Spaghetti are popularly used. There are products of Dry Spaghetti that are already cut short, ready to use for salads. But you don’t need such products as you can snap Dry Spaghetti easily. This salad can be a great side dish, but I actually …
Magic Cake turns into three layers when baked. The bottom layer is like ‘Fudge’, the middle layer is ‘Custard’, and the top layer is ‘Sponge’. To make Matcha flavoured Magic Cake, I recommend to add slightly more Sugar and 1 pinch Salt. You can make Cocoa flavoured Magic Cake replacing Matcha Powder with Cocoa Powder. …
‘Asazuke’, Japanese Quick Pickled Vegetables, is very popular. It can be prepared quickly and easily, but many people use store-bought brine called ‘Asazuke No Moto’. ‘Asazuke’ can be prepared with Salt only, but it taste much better with some additional ingredients that adds Umami. This is how I make ‘Asazuke’. It is a great side …
