Fruit are popular ingredients to make Ice Cream. Chocolate and Nuts are also popular. Have you ever used Sweet Potato? Puree softly cooked Sweet Potato and add it to Vanilla Ice Cream. Today I used an orange coloured Sweet Potato. I added a little Ground Cinnamon, and Rum Raisins as well. This home made Ice …
Japanese style Potato Salad contains thinly sliced Cucumber, that is slightly salted first. Water comes out from Cucumber, so you need to squeeze it to remove water before combining with other ingredients. Ham is a popular ingredient, but I used Canned Salmon today, and added Boiled Eggs. My ‘Water & Energy Saving Boiled Eggs’ is …
‘Kōya Dōfu’ is freeze-dried Tofu, originated in the mid 16th century Japan. It looks like a hard dried sponge. Today I simmered it with Chicken and Vegetables in the soy sauce flavoured soup. If you are Vegan, omit Chicken and use plant-based soup stock. This is a very comforting dish to enjoy on a cold …
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 …
Dried Shrimp makes anything more delicious, adding its saltiness, ‘umami’ and lovely flavour to the dish. This is a very simple Cucumber Salad, but a tablespoon of Dried Shrimps take it to next level. Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon Dried Shrimps *OR add moreHot Water1 Continental Cucumber *about 300g1/4 teaspoon Salt1 small clove Garlic …
When you cook Choy Sum ‘Namul’, do you blanch Choy Sum? I prefer stir-frying method, but it’s tricky to season it right, because a lot of water comes out from cooked Choy Sum. You can serve this dish straight away, but if you allow it rest for a while, it would taste better. Makes 4 …
I have been repeatedly cooking this thick and comforting Udon and Vegetable Soup recently. This dish is based on my ‘Monk’s Vegan Soup’ that is called ‘Kenchin-jiru’ in Japan. It is 100% plant-based soup, and it would taste better if you use more variety of ingredients. Thickening the Soup with Potato Starch is optional, but …
If you have seen the thinly sliced & dried Daikon (White Radish) at a grocery store, you might have wondered how to eat it. It is called ‘Kiriboshi Daikon’ (切り干し大根) in Japanese. Dried Daikon can be used just like fresh Daikon after rehydrated. My absolute favourite dish of ‘Kiriboshi Daikon’ is this crunchy salad, that …
Japanese Macaroni Salad can be made with any short pasta, but Spaghetti are popularly used. There are products of Dry Spaghetti that are already cut short, ready to use for salads. But you don’t need such products as you can snap Dry Spaghetti easily. This salad can be a great side dish, but I actually …
‘Asazuke’, Japanese Quick Pickled Vegetables, is very popular. It can be prepared quickly and easily, but many people use store-bought brine called ‘Asazuke No Moto’. ‘Asazuke’ can be prepared with Salt only, but it taste much better with some additional ingredients that adds Umami. This is how I make ‘Asazuke’. It is a great side …
If you are looking for a way to enjoy Celery Leaves, you might be interested in this recipe. Leafy Herbs with strong smell and flavour are perfect for Tempura, just like Sage and Shiso. Celery Leaves are also perfect for Tempura. If you love Celery, you would enjoy these super crispy Tempura with subtle Celery …
My family loves Eggplant that I cook. I most likely season Eggplant with Soy Sauce OR Miso. Today I used Sugar, Soy Sauce and Rice Vinegar. I added Chilli as well. This sweet and sour Eggplant melts in your mouth. Do you like Eggplant? Try this one. I’m confident you will enjoy it. Makes 4 …