Nattō, fermented Soy Beans, is a very nutritious and healthy food. However, many people find its slimy texture and the smell are too challenging. Mix Nattō with refreshing vegetables. ‘Crunchy Nattō Rice Bowl’ is a good dish to try. This is another good one. Mix Nattō with Pork Mince. Chicken Mince is also good. Makes …
The other day, when I was not feeling well, I wanted to eat something soft and comforting. I had Silken Tofu, so I decided to cook this Rice Bowl. Probably it took me less than 5 minutes to cook it as I used leftover cooked Rice. If you are tired and feeling a little down, …
One of my family’s favourite dinner menus is ‘Sukiyaki Don’. I use a variety of Vegetables to cook it, but I am reluctant to do that when I cook it only 1 serving for myself. This simple version is what I most frequently cook. It’s yummy, nutritious and very filling. Makes 1 Serving Ingredients 100g …
This is a very simple dish of Kombu (Kelp) that is seasoned with the Japanese staple seasonings, Soy Sauce, Sugar and Mirin. ‘Abura-age’ (Fried Thin Tofu) adds the deepness in the flavour because of its Oil. This dish does not look amazing, but it tastes really yummy. Enjoy it with freshly cooked Rice. Makes 4 …
When I am too tired to cook anything on a hot day, ‘Hiyayakko’ is a go-to dish. ‘Hiyayakko’, a Japanese dish of chilled Tofu, can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings. Today I added a mixture of ‘Nattō’ (Fermented Soy Beans), ‘Takuan’ (Japanese Pickled Daikon) and Kimchi. It is a filling and satisfying dish …
‘Nabe’ (Japanese Hot Pot) dishes are popular winter warmers. One of the most popular ‘Nabe’ dishes is ‘Kimchi Nabe’. You can cook it in a saucepan and serve it like a soup. Today I cooked 1/2 this recipe for my lunch. I enjoyed it with freshly cooked Rice. It was so comforting and warmed me …
I found some leftover Silken Tofu in the fridge. I decided to make Tofu Doughnuts. You need No Egg and No Dairy products to make these doughnuts. Silken Tofu is basically thickened Soy Milk. It can be used for baking a variety of things. Today I coated them with ‘Kinako’ Sugar. ‘Kinako’ is finely ground …
When I am too tired to cook anything, a rice bowl is the go-to dish as I almost always have some Cooked Rice. Canned Fish is a life-saver, and it allows me to make a rice bowl quickly and easily. I have shared many easy rice bowl recipes on this website. Here is another one …
‘Mapo Tofu’, a popular Chinese dish has been adapted to Japanese tastes and it is called ‘Mābō Dōfu’ in Japan. My family’s Japanese style recipe is quite different from the authentic recipes, but it is very easy to prepare and tasty. ‘Mābō Dōfu’ is commonly made with Pork Mince. If you don’t eat Pork, why …
As a substitute for Milk, Coconut Milk is popularly used when make cakes, but you cannot avoid the smell of Coconut. Another popular substitute is Silken Tofu, that is more concentrated than Soy Milk. Please use good quality fresh Silken Tofu for good result. Makes 12 Muffins Ingredients 300g Silken Tofu1/2 cup Oil *I used …
I have been crazy about ‘Lao Gan Ma’ brand Crispy Chilli Oil lately. I am using it for very many things. It seems it is not spicy enough for some people, but probably that’s the reason why I enjoy it so much. Today I mixed it with ‘Ponzu’ to make a sauce and dressed Cucumber …
A few days ago, I went to an Asian grocery store in Doncaster East. I knew the shop for a long time but I had never visited. The shop was not like the typical Asian grocery store. I should call it an Asian supermarket. There were so many fresh vegetables and the prices were amazing. …