’Kitsune’ means ‘Fox’ in Japanese. ‘Kitsune Udon’ can be literally translated as ‘Fox Udon’ but it has nothing to do with the foxes. No one knows why this Udon dish is called with its name. As a food, ‘Kitsune’ is ‘Abura-age’ (Fried Thin Tofu) that is seasoned and added to noodle dishes as a topping. …
This dish is almost identical to my ‘Tofu & Egg Rice Bowl’, but the texture is meat-like and quite different. ‘Abura-age’ is thinly sliced & deep-fried Tofu. It is popularly used for Japanese cooking as a plant-based protein. I like this dish not very sweet, but you may wish to add more Sugar. Makes 2 …
This is one fo the traditionally popular ‘Takikomigohan’ dishes in Japan, but I didn’t cooked it for a long time. Because it was too hard to find Abura-age (Fried Thin Tofu) in Australia. Not any more! If you like traditional Japanese cuisine’s delicate flavour, you will enjoy this dish. Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 2 cups …
My ‘Crispy Abura-age with Miso & Spring Onion’ is becoming popular as more people are trying Tofu products. ‘Abura-age’ is thinly sliced & deep-fried Tofu. This can be used for western cuisine flavours as well. It is, of course, Gluten-free and a great alternative for pizza base, too. These ‘Crispy Abura-age with Ham & Cheese’ …
‘Abura-age’ is thinly sliced & deep-fried Tofu. It is used to make ‘Inari-zushi’ wraps and many other dishes in Japan. My mother often cooked this delicious ‘Egg in Abura-age’ for my bento lunch. If you like ‘Inari-zushi’, you will fall in love with this dish. Makes 6 to 8 pieces Ingredients 3 to 4 Abura-age …
This quiche is Gluten-free & Dairy-free. Crust is fried Tofu. No milk, no butter, no cream and no cheese are used. The main ingredients are Egg and Japanese Mayonnaise. Add whatever ingredients you like. This time, I used Prawns, Edamame, Spring Onion and Spinach. It’s very easy!!! Pie Dish I used 8cm Base Round Pie …
I still remember who taught me how to cook this yummy ‘Otsumami’, that means something you eat with alcoholic drinks. I was a uni student at the time. We (all girls) were having a casual party and one of my friends brought a plate of this ‘Crispy Abura-age‘. This is the dish that brings back …
Sushi Rice is wrapped in seasoned Abura-age (thin Fried Tofu). You can buy already seasoned Abura-age called ‘Inari-zushi no Moto’ at many Asian grocery stores. They come in cans and plastic shrink wrapped bags. If you want to cook Abura-age by yourself, the recipe is here. Makes 12 Pieces Ingredients Sushi Rice (*cooked from 180ml x …