A very simple Japanese recipe of Rice Cooker Sweet Potato Cake inspired me to make this cake. I used the common orange-coloured Sweet Potato instead of Japanese Sweet Potato, and added Spices and Sultanas. However, my first attempt was failed because most of Sweet Potato pieces were not cooked. Sweet Potato needs to be pre-cooked! …
This dish is inspired by a Japanese dish called ‘Kawara Soba’ (瓦そば), but I don’t fry Noodles and this is much simpler. I like to use ‘Cha Soba’, Matcha Soba Noodles, because of its green colour. You can use ordinary Soba Noodles OR Thin Udon Noodles instead. The dish can be enjoyed cold OR warm, …
I made ‘Ponzu’ sauce for my family to enjoy a hot pot dish called ‘Chicken Nabe’ when my daughter came home last week. Using the leftover ‘Ponzu’, I cooked this rice bowl today. Don’t give up trying this dish if you can’t find ‘Ponzu’ as it is easy to make a substitute. You only need …
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 …
