This is another popular dish that you can make with ‘Shio Kombu’ (塩昆布), a Japanese product of thinly sliced Kombu (Kelp) that is seasoned with Soy Sauce and Mirin, and looks like coated with Salt. Just mix the Seasoned Kombu and Canned Salmon with freshly cooked Rice. It’s a super simple, easy to make, and …
You might have seen a product of thinly sliced Kombu (Kelp) that is seasoned and looks like coated with Salt. Sometimes it is called ‘Shio Kombu’ (塩昆布), Salted Kombu, however it is seasoned with Soy Sauce and Mirin as well. This product is extremely popular in the region where I grew up, and the best …
The combination of ‘Kimchi’ and ‘Takuan’ (Japanese Pickled Daikon) is very popular. ‘Kimu-Taku’ Rice is an example that you can cook with them. Today I made this ‘Mazegohan’ using a can of Mackerel. ‘Mazegohan’ is a Japanese dish of Rice. Rice and other ingredients are cooked separately and mixed together after they are cooked. However, …
There is a Japanese ‘Mazegohan’ dish called ‘Nappa Gohan’, which is also called ‘Nameshi’ (菜飯). It is a dish of Rice mixed with Green Leafy Vegetable, that can be Daikon Radish leaves OR Turnip leaves. ‘Komatsuna’ is also popularly used. The Green Leafy Vegetable is blanched OR stir-fried, seasoned, and mixed with freshly cooked Rice. …
‘Mazegohan’ is a Japanese dish of Rice. Rice and other ingredients are cooked separately and mixed together after they are cooked. This is a vegan ‘Mazegohan’ and the main ingredients are Shiitake Mushrooms and Abura-age (Fried Thin Tofu). You can add other Asian Mushrooms as well. You may be interested in the ‘Abura-age & Asian …
‘Mazegohan’ is a Japanese rice dish. Rice and other ingredients are cooked separately and mixed together. This is a Korean inspired ‘Mazegohan’ that I used Gochujang (Korean Spicy Miso) for seasoning. It’s spicy but only slightly. You might be interested in Japanese flavoured ‘Asian Mushroom Mazegohan’ and ‘Asian Mushrooms & Garlic Mazegohan’. Makes 4 Servings …
Canned Fish is a life saver. Frozen Peas is also a life saver. Using those two, such a delicious and nutritious Mazegohan dish is super easy to make. Flavour can be European, Asian, OR any flavour you like. It’s a very versatile recipe. Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 2 cup (*180ml cup) Short Grain OR Medium …
Recently I had an opportunity to attend an event to celebrate Iranian New Year. I was lucky to taste many Iranian dishes. I learned Rice is the main food in Iran. Same in Japan. I learned a lot about Iranian culture and I was most surprised at many similarities between Iranian culture and Japanese culture. …
When I make a ‘Bento’ lunch for my family members, I often cook Teriyaki Chicken and I place it on the packed Rice. I often add Ginger to Teriyaki Sauce. This dish is actually exactly the same thing. I just cut Chicken into smaller pieces and I mixed the Teriyaki Chicken with freshly cooked Rice. …
Here is another dish you can make with the humble Canned Tuna. This is a Mezegohan dish. Rice and other ingredients are cooked separately and mixed together. You can actually use leftover cooked rice for this dish. In that case, you don’t need to cook anything. Just mix all ingredients. Anyone can make it. Makes …
This dish looks like Fried Rice, but it is ‘Mazegohan’, a Japanese Rice dish. Rice and other ingredients are cooked separately and mixed together. It’s much easier than cooking Fried Rice, and you won’t need a lot of Oil. Today I added Chicken Thigh Fillets. Pork is also nice. I haven’t tried this dish with …
My family’s favourite Mazegohan is ‘Beef Mazegohan’. Today I replaced Beef with Soy Meat for a Vegan version. I used Fillet type, but Mince type can be used. Dry Soy Meat is made from Soy Beans and Water, and it is basically dried Tofu. Available from most Asian grocery stores, and not expensive at all. …