cucumber

  • Vegetables

    Wasabi Pickled Cucumber

    As my family members don’t enjoy Wasabi, I make this ‘Wasabi Pickled Cucumber’ just for myself. Many recipes require a lot of Salt, about 3% of the weight of Cucumber, and that’s too much for me. A lot of Sugar is also used. I actually tried the most common recipe and the result was far …

  • Chicken Donburi (Rice Bowl) Sushi

    Chicken ‘Katsu’ Sushi Rice Bowl

    Since Sushi Rolls became very popular in Melbourne where I live, I often come across unique Sushi Rolls. One of my favourites is Chicken ‘Katsu’ Rolls. One day I craved it but I didn’t want to bother making Sushi Rolls, so I made a Sushi Rice Bowl using the same ingredients. Chicken ‘Katsu’ (Fried Crumbed …

  • Pork Ramen Vegetables

    Pork, Wakame & Cucumber Cold Ramen

    It’s been so hot in Melbourne where I live. This is a cold Ramen Noodle dish that I have been repeatedly cooking for my lunch. I cook Noodles and thinly sliced Pork together, and they can be cooked very quickly. Other than that, you don’t need to cook anything. I crave a cold noodle dish …

  • Harusame & Rice Noodles Vegetables

    Harusame Salad with Dried Shrimps

    This salad is absolutely delicious thanks to the dried Shrimps. Dried and shelled Shrimps might be an unfamiliar ingredient for you, but it is available from most Asian grocery stores. Dried Shrimps are quite hard, so you need to soften them by soaking in boiling water. Chop up the softened dried Shrimps and add them …

  • Donburi (Rice Bowl) Fish Sushi

    Teriyaki Salmon Sushi Rice Bowl

    This is the recipe for 1 serving, but it is easy to multiply it. If you cook for a more than two servings, please see ‘Sushi Rice’ recipe page. The main topping for this rice bowl is Teriyaki Salmon. Add any additional ingredients that you like. Makes 1 Serving Ingredients Sushi Rice1 serving (about 200g) …

  • Fish Vegetables

    Chikuwa & Cucumber Sesame Salad

    ‘Chikuwa’ is a Japanese tubular fish cake. Chikuwa and Cucumber are the great combination, and there are many ways to enjoy them together. Today I made them into this simple salad. You can season this salad with anything, but today I used Sesame Oil and Sesame Seeds with Garlic and Chilli. It is very simple, …

  • Vegetables

    Cucumber & Celery Yoghurt Salad

    This salad is identical to my ‘Cucumber & Avocado Yoghurt Salad’. I replaced Avocado with Celery, and altered the Salt. This salad is quick and easy to make, and it is a perfect side dish for BBQ. Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 1 large Continental Cucumber *about 280g2 stalks Calery1/4 teaspoon SaltDill for topping *optional Yoghurt …

  • Pizza & Flammkuchen

    Pickled Dill Cucumber Pizza

    It was when I was looking at an American news site. There was an article about American Summer Fete Foods, and my eyes were glued on one food. It was a slice of Pizza and the topping was Pickled Cucumber. I wanted to taste it and searched for recipes. It seems many people use Sour …

  • Donburi (Rice Bowl) Fish Sushi

    ‘Kabayaki’ Eel Sushi Rice Bowl

    ‘Kabayaki’ Eel is a popular filling for many different types of Sushi. Many Asian grocery stores and some supermarkets in Melbourne sell Frozen ‘Kabayaki’ Eel, sometimes called Roasted Eel OR Grilled Eel. I used it to make this Sushi Rice Bowl today. Quick and easy way to enjoy Eel, and it won’t cost too much. …

  • Spaghetti & Pasta

    Cold Angel Hair Pasta with Fiery Gochujang Sauce

    On a hot summer day, you don’t want to cook Pasta? Angel Hair Pasta (Capellini) can be cooked in 2-3 minutes. Cool the cooked pasta in cold water, and mix with the fiery sauce. Add plenty of refreshing salad vegetable and some protein, I added Roast Pork and Boiled Egg today. It’s spicy, sour, sweet …

  • Mushrooms Vegetables

    Black Fungus & Cucumber Namul

    I know some people are not happy this black edible fungus is called ‘Black Fungus’. Jelly Mushroom sounds better, but it misrepresents what this fungus is as its texture is so different from many mushrooms. I call it ‘Black Fungus’ as it is called so in Melbourne where I live. This is a Korean inspired …

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