‘Yakiton’ are grilled skewered Pork. Bite-sized pieces of Pork are skewered and grilled, often over an open flame. The chicken versions are called ‘Yakitori’ that are very popular at Izakayas. Any parts of Pork can be used, but my favourite is Pork Belly. If you wish to add vegetables to the skewers, small chilli peppers …
This is a very simple soup. No skills required. No special tools required. Just place all ingredients in a pot and simmer. It’s a comforting stew that is perfect on a cold winter day. It can help you to recover from your cold, too. Pork can be replaced with Chicken Thighs OR Drumsticks. Makes 4 …
As I often use thinly sliced Pork Belly meat for cooking, I buy a large block of pork belly so that I can thinly slice it by myself. Before slicing, I need to remove the rind. I used to secretly waste the rind because I didn’t want eat it. NOT ANY MORE! In this easy …
When I see a nice block of lean Pork Belly that has no thick layers of fat, I instantly think of this roast. For the marinade, I only use basic ingredients such as Japanese Miso, Sugar and Soy Sauce. However, a half teaspoon of Chinese Five Spice can make a difference. It tastes like the …
I first cooked this dish for my children when they were young, so it is sweet and not spicy. For grown-ups, I recommend to use less Ketchup and add Chilli or Tabasco. You may wish to add Coriander or Parsley as well, but I used to hesitate to add any green leaves because one of …
‘Ponzu’ is a Japanese citrus-based sauce that is popularly used as dipping sauce and marinade. It is also a great seasoning sauce for salad and stir-fries. It’s so handy to keep a bottle of ‘Ponzu’ in the fridge for alway. Find my ‘Ponzu’ recipe here. Makes 2 Servings Ingredients 100g Pork *thinly sliced, cut into …
I tend to use Oyster Sauce (MAGGI’s Oyster Sauce is my favourite!) when I cook Pork for rice dishes. For this Mazegohan, Oyster Sauce is a key ingredient. Nori sheets need to be toasted over the flames OR something very hot. Please do it because it makes a huge difference even to ‘Yakinori’ that is …
‘Spicy Pork Soboro Don’ is one of my family’s favourite dinner dishes. But I started adding Tofu (ALDI’s Organic Firm Tofu) to increase the quantity, so that we can have it for lunch next day. The additional Tofu makes the dish healthier, too. Makes 6 to 8 Servings Ingredients 500g Pork Mince1 tablespoon Oil1 small …
Hurrah!!! Our local supermarket stores started selling thinly sliced pork belly. Now I don’t have to slice a half-frozen block by my aching hand. Thank the Asian population growth! There are so many dishes that can be cooked really quickly using the Pork thin slices. Here is one for you to try. Makes 2 Servings …
I love Jacket Potato but I am a little bit sick of the same toppings. What is your favourite topping? Sour Cream & Bacon, Ham & Cheese, Bolognese Sauce, Tuna Salad, Chilli Con Carne, or Curry? Here is a new topping suggestion. ‘Spicy Miso Pork’ for your Jacket Potato. I bet you have never tried …
When I shared my recipe for ‘Super Easy Sausage Cabbage Rolls’ on my website, I received a message from a person, whose name was Asa. She wrote, ‘There’s a “lazy” form of this dish, known around all Eastern Europe. It’s a little bit different in ingredients, but almost the same in taste. If you’re interested, …
Have you ever tried Japanese ‘Curry Udon’? The authentic Curry Udon has Japanese soup flavour because the curry mixture is made with dashi-based udon soup. I made this ‘Pork Curry Don’ in the same way. Pork can be replaced with other protein, but I like Pork the best for this dish. Makes 2 Servings Ingredients …