Nattō is commonly consumed with freshly cooked Rice, but it is yummy to mix with Udon Noodles. I always add Spring Onion, but today I added extra yummy things. I added Toasted Nori, Fried Shallots, Crispy Chilli in Oil and softly cooked Egg as well. It was 10 times yummier, and very nutritious. Makes 1 …
I almost always have cooked Rice, freshly cooked OR leftover. That’s why I often make a rice bowl for my lunch. Today I cooked this simple rice bowl with three ingredients, Egg, Nattō and Spring Onion. Super quick and easy, yet delicious and nutritious, full of protein and vitamins. I added Nori, Crispy Chilli Oil …
The other day I cooked Tofu Puffs in the Japanese flavoured Dashi Stock and loved them so much. I instantly realised that Tofu Puffs could be used for a typical Japanese Rice Bowl dish like ‘Oyako Don’. I seasoned Dashi Stock with Sugar, Mirin and Soy Sauce, and cooked Tofu Puffs in it, then added …
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) …
To make good Pumpkin Gnocchi, you need to use a drier variety Pumpkin. When mashed Pumpkin contains more water, you would need to add more Flour, and the texture of Gnocchi changes, often turns tough. Dry and powdery Japanese Pumpkin (Kuri Kabocha) is ideal for Pumpkin Gnocchi, but I can’t have it here in Melbourne. …
My ‘Rice Cooker Cheesecake’ is delicious but it doesn’t look good as Rice Cooker Cakes are supposed to be flipped over. Today I tried to make it look good and I added Biscuit Base as well. I was quite thrilled with the result. No one would think this was cooked in rice cooker. Makes I …
I am from Okayama, Japan. One of the popular local foods in Okayama is ‘Ebimeshi’ (えびめし), Prawn Fried Rice, that is in blackish dark colour. You need the special ‘Ebimeshi Sauce’ to cook it, but it is impossible to get it in Melbourne where I live. I have been trying to make my own sauce …
Have you ever used Rice Paper for soup? A few months ago, my daughter gave me 2 large bags of Rice Paper and I have been struggling to use them. The other day, I happened to add some Rice Paper to a soup, and it was surprisingly good. I believe any soup is good, but …
I occasionally crave colds Soba Noodles that I would eat with ‘Mentsuyu’, a Japanese noodle dipping sauce. My favourite go-to dish to enjoy with the cold Soba Noodles is Prawn, Onion & Carrot ‘Kakiage’ Tempura, but I reluctant to cook it just for my meal. This dish is quick and easy. Using already thinly sliced …
‘Bread & Butter Pudding’ is one of my husband’s favourite winter desserts. It is not hard to make, but some fiddly work is required such as buttering the bread slices. I even spread Apricot Jam, then cut the slices, arrange them in a baking dish, etc. This recipe is much easier. Bread can be Hot …
In Japan, there are many rice bowl dishes similar to the popular ‘Oyako Don’. You cook ingredients in soy sauce based sweet sauce, then bind the ingredients with Egg. Today I used ‘Kabayaki’ Eel and Spring Onion. Fishy smell could be reduced by Ginger. Makes 1 Serving Ingredients 1/2 fillet ‘Kabayaki’ Eel *80 to 100g1 …
‘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. …