Japanese people eat a lot of pickled vegetables. My mother used to pickle a large wooden barrelful of Daikon or Wombok (Chinese Cabbage) or other greens. I don’t do that but I make quick pickles a lot. This spicy cucumber is so easy and quick to make. Makes Enough for 4 Ingredients 1 large Continental …
Kimchi is a traditional Korean food that is fermented vegetables with a variety of seasonings including a lot of Garlic and Chilli. The smell of Kimchi overwhelms my kitchen every time I open the jar, but I absolutely love it. Do you know that Kimchi is really lovely in the Miso Soup? Makes 4 Servings …
Sushi Roll shops are everywhere in Melbourne, and they are very popular, though quite expensive. Some times I come across horrible Sushi Rolls that are made with wrong rice and bad seasonings. Sushi Rolls are easy to make and it is a great fun. Ingredients Sushi RiceNori (Seaweed Sheets) Filling Suggestions Cucumber & WasabiCarrot (cooked …
Chicken and Tofu are low in calories and high in protein. My mother used to make these healthy burgers more nutritious by adding lots of other veggies and mushrooms. I like to eat these burgers with ‘Ponzu’ mixed with grated Daikon Radish and a little bit Chilli. Another healthy sauce is dashi-based soy sauce flavoured …
Miso Soup is one of the traditional Japanese staple dishes. It is enjoyed with freshly cooked white rice. Here is the basic method how to cook Miso Soup. Dashi Stock is traditionally used, but there are various opinions. See ‘Dashi Stock’ page. Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 4 cups Dashi Stock *See ‘Dashi Stock’ page3 to …
The name ‘Shabu Shabu’ is derived from the “swish swish” sound of cooking the meat in the pot. You need to slice Beef Block as thinly as you can. Many Asian grocers sell frozen thinly sliced meat. They also sell ready-made ‘Shabu Shabu’ dipping sauces but it is easy to make your own sauces. Makes …
When I make Tempura, I most likely make ‘Kakiage’ as well, to finish off left-over batter. ‘Kakiage’ is a type of Tempura made with a variety of thinly sliced or chopped Vegetables and Seafood. The most popular ingredients for ‘Kakiage’ are probably Carrot and Onion, as most households have them in their pantry. Ingredients Tempura …
Home style Tempura is easy to cook and won’t cost much. My favourite Tempura is Green Beans, but when I was a little girl, I loved Sweet Potato the best. Tempura Batter is easy to make. I use only ordinary Plain OR Self-Raising Flour, but I add Potato Starch OR Corn Flour for crispier texture. …
Atsu-age is thick deep-fried Tofu. This is a great vegetarian dish that is so tasty and nutritious. Actually, this is one of my children’s favourite dishes. You can cook Daikon (White Radish) with Atsu-age in this dish. Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 1 pack or enough for 4 servings Atsu-age (Deep Fried Tofu)1 small piece Ginger …