This is a variation of Kombu ‘Tsukudani’, which is a very popular food and we Japanese eat it with freshly cooked Rice, but you would never come across it at Japanese restaurants. Today I added Enoki, and this is a dish of Kombu ‘Tsukudani’ and ‘Nametake’ Enoki combined. I love both. If you have Kombu …
This is a very Japanese dish of Kombu (Kelp) that is seasoned with Japanese staple seasonings, Sugar, Mirin and Soy Sauce. Kombu is cooked with Shiitake and Bamboo Shoot. I added Katsuobushi (Bonito Flakes) as well. You may know that Kombu, Katsuobushi and Dried Shiitake are often used to make Dashi Stock. This dish is …
I often make ‘Nametake’ Enoki, that can be enjoyed with freshly cooked Rice, Noodles and even Pasta. I use it for cooking, too. Today I had a small amount leftover. I happened to have a small amount leftover Kimchi as well. I mixed them together and it was YUMMY!!! You may wish to try it. …
‘Clafoutis’ is one of the desserts that I often make. It is absolutely easy and delicious. I use a variety of Fruit, but often use Cherries OR Ripe Pears. The other day, I came across a ‘Savoury Clafoutis’ that looked like a quiche. That inspired me to make this ‘Savoury Clafoutis with Mushrooms’. Same as …
I often stir-fry thinly sliced Pork and Enoki, and I season with Soy Sauce. The other day I added Gochujang (Korean Spicy Miso) to make it spicy. I thought I should add Garlic. Then I thought the sauce should be sweeter, then added Sugar. The experimental dish turned out quite delicious. So I wrote down …
There is a very popular leafy vegetable called ‘Komatsuna’ in Japan. It’s impossible to find it in Melbourne where I live. However, there is a substitute. An Asian vegetable called Choy Sum is very similar to ‘Komatsuna’. This is a very popular stir-fry dish of ‘Komatsuna’, but I used Choy Sum. Makes 3 to 4 …
As I live in Melbourne, Australia, it’s impossible to taste fresh Porcini, which I have been longing to taste one day. Dried Porcini are widely available. I cooked this dish using Dried Porcini and Italian Arborio Rice in the exact same way as ‘Takikomigohan’, a Japanese dish of Rice that is cooked with other ingredients …
‘Nametake’ Enoki, a popular Japanese dish, is super simple and easy to make. If you have ‘Nametake’ in your fridge, it takes only a few minutes to prepare this absolutely delicious rice bowl dish. ‘Nametake’ is delicious with Rice, Noodles, Pasta, Tofu, etc. You can use it for cooking as well. Why don’t you try …
I have been trying to lose weight lately, but I don’t want to give up Carbohydrates such as Rice and Pasta. I am a big fan of ‘Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino’ (Spaghetti Garlic Oil & Chilli), the famous Italian pasta dish. This is how I reduce carbs and calories without compromising the deliciousness of …
‘Hiyayakko’, a Japanese dish of chilled Tofu, can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings. One of the popular toppings is ‘Nametake’. You don’t need to purchase a jar of ‘Nametake’ from stores as it is easy to cook if you have fresh Enoki Mushrooms. This recipe includes how to cook 1 serving of ‘Nametake’, …
My ‘Creamy Sesame Dressing’ goes well with many Vegetables, and it can be used as a sauce for Chicken and Fish. Today I added the almost same Sauce, that is only slightly less sour than the Dressing, to the stir-fried Oyster Mushrooms & Chicken. Absolutely simple dish. You can add Carrot, Broccoli, etc. Makes 2 …
‘Black Fungus’ is an edible wood fungus. It is similar to mushrooms. I agree it is a bad naming but it is called ‘Black Fungus’ in Australia. There are many different names for this food. Some of them are even more horrible names. It is called ‘Kikurage’ in Japanese. ‘Black Fungus’ is quite popular in …