It’s been cold in Melbourne. Today I wanted to eat something warm and comforting. A noodle soup is a good option. I decided to cook a Soba Noodle Soup. I like to use Katsuo (Bonito) Dashi for the soup to eat with Soba Noodles. I added Chicken Mince and Spring Onion. It was a very …
‘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 …
This creamy looking Rice Soup is cooked with no Milk, no Cream OR no Cheese. The soup is creamy because of Rice and Egg. It is based on my ‘Lemon Chicken & Egg Soup’. It is quick and easy to cook, and the soup is nutritious and very comforting. When I am not well OR …
‘Tsukune’ is a Japanese dish of minced Meat. Chicken Mince is popularly used. ‘Tsukune’ can be round patties OR meatballs, sometimes served on skewers, and commonly covered with a sauce similar to Teriyaki Sauce. This is my very basic recipe. You can use this mixture for a variety of dishes. Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 500g …
The other day I cooked a large batch of ‘Nametake’ Enoki. I have been enjoying it, but it was time for me to finish the leftover. I used it to make these Chicken Patties. ‘Nametake’ Enoki is seasoned fairly strongly, so you need to be careful with the amount of Salt to add. I added …
The other day, when I was preparing Chicken Patties, I thought about extra ingredients to add. I always add Onion OR Spring Onion, sometimes add Carrot, Zucchini, Broccoli, Mushrooms, etc. Then I realised I had never ever added Potato. Today I tried to make Chicken & Potato Patties, but I decided to make bite-size balls …
This dish is often prepared for special occasions in Japan, such as new year’s celebration. I strongly recommend to use Dried Shiitake. Fresh Shiitake won’t work well. Soak Dried Shiitake in water until absolutely soft, then you stuff them with the Chicken Mince Filling. It is not hard to prepare, but you need to do …
I make this salad only for myself. My family members don’t enjoy this salad because they hate Coriander. They say Coriander stinks and tastes like soap. I definitely don’t think it tastes like soap. I don’t use Oil for this salad. It is a healthy and nutritious salad. Makes 2 to 3 Servings Ingredients 200 …
I often cook this Miso Soup to use up bits and pieces of Vegetables that are getting old. I recommend to use a variety of ingredients, and the more varieties the better. And I always add Potato, that is my favourite ingredient for Miso Soup. Makes 2 Servings Ingredients 2 cups Soup Stock of your …
Chicken Pattie mixture is often very sticky and it can be difficult to roll into patties. You need to wet your hands with Oil OR Water to do it. The other day I discovered that I could form the mixture into patties just like making pancakes. Today I cooked this rice bowl just for myself. …
Are you looking for a new way to cook Chicken Fillet? Try this super easy recipe. Season with Salt and Pepper, coat with Potato Starch, pan-fry, then add this Sweet & Sour Sauce that can be made with Sugar, Soy Sauce, Rice Vinegar and Sesame Oil. Pan-fried Chicken Fillet is a little boring, but this …
When you are tired after a busy day, all you want is an easy dinner. If you have a rice cooker, this rice dish is super easy. You even don’t need to cut ingredients. Just put everything in the inner pot and press button to start cooking. While the ricer is cooking, have a rest, …