When Cucumbers are in season, they are quite sweet and the flavour is rich and refreshing. This simple ‘Salted Cucumber’ is great as the secondary dish in the traditional Japanese style meal with freshly cooked rice and miso soup. Makes Enough for 4 Ingredients 1 large Continental Cucumber1/2 teaspoon Salt1 small piece Ginger *cut into …
‘Sumiso’ (Vinegared Miso) is the dressing with which I used to eat freshly cooked ‘Konnyaku’ (Konjac) or ‘Octopus’ while I was still living in Japan. My family’s ‘Sumiso’ recipe can be found on this page.I added more flavour to it for this Salad. Today I used Cucumber and Radish, but you may wish to add …
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 …
On a hot summer day, I often want to eat something refreshing as well as spicy and garlicky. Here is one invention of cucumber salad. Cooked prawns or squid would be nice for this dish. Makes Enough for 4 Ingredients Cucumber 1 large continental cucumber or 2 Lebanese cucumbersRed Onion 1/2 to 1 DressingRice Vinegar …
I know some people don’t like ‘Natto’, the fermented Soy Beans, because of its smell. Well… there is at least one way to enjoy it. Mix with Kimchi that has knock-out smell! You won’t smell ‘Natto’ anymore. Add a microwave-cooked ‘Onsen Tamago’ Egg and it’s a very quick and nutritious meal. Makes 1 Serving Ingredients …
‘Onsen Tamago’ is a traditional Japanese softly cooked Egg, which is originally cooked in the water of ‘Onsen’ (Hot Springs). What is ‘Onsen Tamago’ (Wikipedia)I cook ‘Onsen Tamago’ in the microwave. The result is similar to ‘Poached Egg’, but the yolk is cooked more than white just like ‘Onsen Tamago’. The best thing of this …
My family eat more beans and less meat these days. I often make bean salads and this is one of my favourites. I tried some different beans for this salad and I think Black Beans work best. When combined with colourful vegetables, the black colour of beans is quite striking. This salad is also nice …
I love the chocolate flavoured butter bean paste that I made for Chocolate Truffles. So I used the paste as filling for this Roll Cake for my health-conscious daughter. You wouldn’t know the filling is canned butter beans. It’s absolutely delicious! Cake Tin Swiss Roll Pan *Large Square Cake Tin can be used Ingredients Sponge4 …
Shiro-an made from tinned Butter Beans is a very versatile ingredient for sweets. This Chocolate Truffle recipe is dairy-free and oil-free. You would hardly believe it’s Butter Beans! Add nuts and dry fruit that you like and make your own recipe. Makes 20 balls Ingredients Canned Butter Beans 200g *rinsed and drained well*You get about …
On the other day I bought very smooth-textured Carrots from an ALDI store. They were so sweet and made this simple salad absolutely delicious. I usually add small amount of Sugar to this salad, but you may need no Sugar at all if the Carrots are sweet. Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 2 large Carrots *sliced …
‘Manjū’ is one of traditional Japanese sweets. There are many different types of ‘Manjū’. Every region seems to have its own local specialty ‘Manjū’. My home town has its own popular ‘Manjū’ and I miss it. It is quite a challenge to make Japanese sweets in Australia because the ingredients are hard to find. This …
I have never wished to make ‘Shiro-an (White Bean Paste) in Japan. It was something I should buy from sweet shops. But here in Australia, if I want to eat it, I have to make it using substitute beans as the Japanese White Beans are not available here. This method is the easiest way to …