The other day, I wanted to make Tabbouleh as I had a lot of Parsley and Mint. To make Tabbouleh, I most likely use Burghul (Cracked Wheat), but I didn’t have any. I added chopped Cauliflower instead, and guess what. It was more delicious than the Tabbouleh made with Burghul. I must share this recipe …
Deep-fried Tofu that has meaty texture is a great source of plant-based protein and it can be used for a variety of dishes. It goes so well with Miso. My family’s favourite is provably ‘Fried Tofu & Cabbage with Sesame Miso Sauce’. Today I cooked it with Soy Beans that I cooked the other day. …
This is my favourite salad recently and I have been making it frequently. Today I made it again. As soon as my husband saw it, he slouched to show his disappointment, and I heard him muttering ‘Again?’ Well, I think it is delicious and nutritious, it is so easy for me to make, and it …
This simple method of cooking Curry is same as ‘Cauliflower & Chickpea Curry’, and it is very versatile. You can add Meat to this dish, but today I made it Vegan. Of course you can use other Beans such as Chickpeas and add more Vegetables. After you add Tomatoes, cook the mixture until it has …
I used to cook this dish using Canned Soy Beans, that is commonly available in Japan, but it is impossible to find in Melbourne where I live. I started using Edamame as Edamame are young Soy Beans and they are almost the same thing, although Edamame are crunchy. In Melbourne, frozen Edamame beans that are …
I often cook savoury ‘Cheesy Potato Pancakes’ with an extra ingredient, that can be canned fish such as Mackerel OR Salmon. Today I used Edamame Beans. Edamame Beans are young Soy Beans. In Melbourne where I live, frozen Edamame Beans already removed from the pods are available from most supermarkets. These pancakes are full of …
‘Kinako’ is finely ground Roasted Soy Beans. It is a very popular food in many north Asian countries. As it is 100% Soy Beans, it is becoming popular as a healthy food in Melbourne where I live. This is my super quick and easy ‘Kinako’ Mug Cake recipe. I add 1 tablespoon ‘Kinako’ as I …
I received a message on my ‘Stewed Azuki (Red Beans)’ recipe page from a woman, whose name was Aileen. She wrote that the dish had reminded her what her late-mother used to cook for her large family. Aileen described how her mother would cook the dish, and this is how I would cook it. Thank …
In Japan where I grew up, Azuki (Red Beans) is most commonly used to make sweets, but I often use Azuki for savoury dishes such as ‘Azuki Rice’ and ‘Azuki & Carrot Salad’. Azuki can be cooked without soaking them in water to rehydrate, but it is a good idea to soak them for even …
A dish that was cooked by a friend of mine, her name is Shelley, inspired me to cook this salad. Shelley used a variety of Root Vegetables and more ingredients including Pepitas and Pine Nuts. Today I tried to cook something similar using limited ingredients I had, and it was not bad at all. This …
Nattō, fermented Soy Beans, is a very nutritious and healthy food, but many people hate it because of its smell. I have shared many Nattō recipes on this website. Here is another one you can try. It’s a Spicy Fried Rice cooked with Toban Djan (Chilli Bean Sauce). As Toban Djan is quite salty, DO …
The ingredient list looks big, but this is a simple and easy dish to cook. Lamb can be replaced with other meat, but I like to use Lamb for this dish, and I like to add plenty of Spices. You can use your favourite Spices and Herbs. Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 500g lean Lamb *leg …