The product of thinly sliced Kombu (Kelp) that looks like coated with Salt is sometimes called ‘Shio Kombu’ (塩昆布), Salted Kombu, in Japanese. The Kombu is most likely seasoned with Soy Sauce and Mirin. The salty Seasoned Kombu can be mixed with Rice OR Vegetables to make a variety of dishes. You really don’t need …
When I am too tired to cook anything, a rice bowl is the go-to dish as I almost always have some Cooked Rice. Canned Fish is a life-saver, and it allows me to make a rice bowl quickly and easily. I have shared many easy rice bowl recipes on this website. Here is another one …
Soy Bean Salad is very versatile and you can season it with any sauce you like. ‘Crispy Chilli Oil’ and ‘Gochujang Mayo Dressing’ are really delicious. Today I used Japanese seasonings, that are Miso and Wasabi. I know many people don’t enjoy the spiciness of Wasabi. Add only a small amount, so that you will …
Please use Boiled Soy Beans OR Edamame Beans (Young Soy Beans) for this salad. Crunchy Vegetables are suitable for this salad as the Boiled Soy Beans and Edamame Beans are crunchy. You can season this salad with your favourite dressing, but today I used the same Gochujang Mayo Dressing that I used for ‘Cabbage & …
I often make this simple salad with ‘Ponzu’. Today I used leftover Boiled Soy Beans, but sometimes I use Edamame Beans. The other day I added Crispy Chilli Oil that I have been crazy about, and I was totally impressed with the improvement in the flavour. Crispy Chilli Oil makes anything taste better. I used …
I have been crazy about ‘Lao Gan Ma’ brand Crispy Chilli Oil lately. I am using it for very many things. It seems it is not spicy enough for some people, but probably that’s the reason why I enjoy it so much. Today I mixed it with ‘Ponzu’ to make a sauce and dressed Cucumber …
I made this salad based on my ‘Tuna Mayo & Mixed Beans Salad’ replacing Mixed Beans with Boiled Soy Beans and Corn Kernels. The mixture of Tuna and Mayonnaise goes well with anything, but I like to mix it with crunchy Vegetables. Crunchy Boiled Soy Beans are perfect. Makes 2 to 3 Servings Ingredients 1/2 …
Crispy Chilli Oil is now one of my Must-Haves. It’s not very hot, that’s why I can enjoy it very much with anything. ‘Crispy Chilli Oil Chicken’ can be made instantly by mixing some leftover Cooked Chicken and Crispy Chilli Oil. This ‘Cucumber & Cream Cheese’ is the same. I just mixed Cucumber and Cream …
Japanese style Potato Salad is made with mashed Potato. This is a healthy version of the same salad made with mashed Cauliflower. It looks like Potato Salad but the texture and the flavour are of course very different, as Mashed Potato and Mashed Cauliflower are totally different. It is a healthier alternative for those who …
When I serve Watermelon to my family, I always cut the red parts into bite-size pieces, and the white parts (with some pink parts) go to the compost. You know the white parts are actually edible and have similar texture to Cucumber. Today I dressed the white parts and Cucumber with sweet and sour Sesame …
I love Pickled Vegetables and I often snack them. However, store-bought Pickled Vegetables are often too sour and too salty for snacking. That’s why I make these Overnight Pickled Vegetable Sticks. I pack a small jar with Vegetable sticks, pour the pickle brine, and leave it in the fridge overnight. They are ready to enjoy …
I love Edamame Beans (Young Soy Beans) and I often add them to salads. Frozen Edamame Beans that are already removed from pods are available from many stores in Melbourne. I always stock a bag of them and it is so handy. Do you like Tabbouleh? You might add Chickpeas and Nuts to it. Try …