These pancakes have soft and chewy texture that is similar to the dumpling wrappers. They are perfect for Peking Duck or similar Asian dishes. The best way to cook is using a non-stick frying pan. Makes 4 Servings Ingredients Plain Flour 2 cupsWater 2 cupsSalt 1/4 teaspoonCanola Oil 1-2 tablespoonsSesame Oil 1 teaspoon *optional, this …
I used to wake up in the morning, in the house that was filled with the lovely smell of freshly baked bread thanks to my bread machine. I don’t have the machine any more and I bake the bread in the oven using the same recipe. If you use a bread machine, use Water or …
If you have been to Japan, You might have seen these sweet buns. They are called ‘Melon Pan’ (melon bread) and they are quite popular in many Asian countries. Slightly sweet bread is covered in a layer of crispy cookie dough, which is often coated with coarse sugar. The reason why they are called ‘Melon …
A few days ago, I tried ‘Savoury Potato Pancake’ recipe that I found on a Japanese cooking site. I would not approve the recipe. The grated raw potato has an unpleasant smell and the cooked potato pancakes still have the smell. You got to get rid of the smell. Then I started trying to make …
I first made this 1-Hour Focaccia when I was cooking ‘Chicken Cream Stew’ for dinner and I really wanted to serve it with a nice crusty bread but I didn’t have any bread. I had heard about microwave enforced proofing for quick bread making, so I tried it. Microwave can make the dough warmer and …
Melbourne is a multicultural city and I have come across so many interesting foods. Until I started living in Melbourne, I never knew there are so many different types of bread including many varieties of flatbreads. I often bake bread at home, but nothing is easier than this ‘Super Easy Flatbread’.The ingredients are Plain Flour, …
‘Pão de Queijo’ (Cheese Bread in Portuguese) is a small cheese roll, a popular food in Brazil. The reason why I started baking ‘Pão de queijo’ is because I simply fell in love with this bread roll when I first tasted it in Japan.More then 10 years ago, my family lived in a city in …
Many years ago, my family lived in Japan for a short period of time. My children enjoyed Japanese culture and food. There were some food they were extremely fond of. One of them was ‘Stick Bread’. They were slightly sweet stick-shaped soft bread in a perfect bite-size for children. What is so special about those …
This recipe doesn’t require yeast. My mother used to make these ‘Anman’ (Steamed Azuki Buns) quite often, and my sisters and I loved them always. This is her quick and easy recipe. Makes 8 Buns Ingredients 8 heaped-tablespoonfuls Tsubu-an OR Koshi-an Pastry1 & 1/2 cups Self-Raising Flour2 tablespoons Sugar1 pinch Salt1 large Egg1 tablespoon Vegetable …