bonito

  • Fish Vegetables

    Katsuo (Tuna) Tataki Salad

    Katsuo (Bonito OR Skipjack Tuna) is a very popular fish in Japan, and my favourite way to enjoy it is ‘Tataki’ that is slightly seared, often over charcoal, and eaten with ‘Ponzu’. I love to eat it with plenty of fresh salad vegetables, and fresh Garlic is essential. Cut it into fine strips and scatter …

  • Potato

    ‘Okaka’ Konnyaku (Konjac & Bonio Flakes)

    If you like Konnyaku (Konjac) and also ‘Katsuobushi’ (Boniot Flakes), referred as ‘Oakaka’ sometimes, you will enjoy this dish. As it is supposed to be eaten with Rice, it is strongly seasoned. This kind of food is actually makes me crave freshly cooked white Rice. Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 1 block (about 250g) Konnyaku (Konjac)1/2 …

  • Fish

    ‘Furikake’ made with Leftover Bonito Flakes

    Yesterday, my son made a proper Dashi Stock using Bonito Flakes that is called ‘Hana Katsuo’ (花かつお). ‘Hana Katsuo’ makes a very nice dashi stock, but it was almost tasteless after being used. DO NOT discard the tasteless Bonito Flakes. I made this ‘Furikake’ using the tasteless Bonito Flakes. If you have a microwave, it …