As I had a small amount of leftover Roast Chicken, I made this Vietnamese inspired noodle salad for lunch today. I used Capellini (Angel Hair Pasta), an Italian Pasta. You can use Rice Vermicelli OR Japanese ‘Somen’ Noodles instead, but I love Capellini the best. Because I love its texture, it is inexpensive, and easy …
This is a dish that I would want to eat on a very hot day. You can use any Long Pasta OR Noodles of your choice, but I like to use Capellini (Angel Hair Pasta) because it can be cooked very quickly. Other than that, you don’t need to cook anything. Just mix all ingredients …
As many people use Short Pasta to make salads, I often use Spaghetti, that I usually snapped to 5-6cm in length. Today I used whole Spaghetti to make this ‘Prawn Spaghetti Salad’. I dressed it with a simple Salad Dressing that was based on my ‘Seafood Cocktail Sauce’, but you can use your favourite Dressing. …
A salad made with Harusame (Bean Thread Noodles) is always a popular side dish for my family’s dinner. The other day, I made a very quick and simple one with Wakame and Cucumber only, and it was actually delicious. You have the ingredients? Then why don’t you try it? Makes 2 to 4 Servings Ingredients …
‘Jaa Jaa Men’ is a Japanese dish. It is the adapted version of a Chinese dish that is cooked with Chinese fermented soybean paste. In Japan where I grew up, people cook it using commonly available Miso and Soy Sauce. You have Miso and Soy Sauce? Then you can try this dish. Makes 2 Servings …
Chikuwa, Japanese Tubular Fish Cake, can be eaten without cooking because it is already steamed and grilled. Of course you can cook it into a variety of dishes such as ‘Tempura’. Chikuwa is a delicious filling and topping for Sushi. You don’t need to cook it, but today I pan-fried it and seasoned with Soy …
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 …
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 …
Here is another super easy dish that you can make with a small can of Mackerel. This is a perfect dish on a hot summer day. You don’t want to cook? Well… it won’t take long to cook Somen Noodles (OR Angel Hair Pasta). Other than that, you don’t need to cook anything. It’s quick …
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 …
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 …