I have been repeatedly cooking this thick and comforting Udon and Vegetable Soup recently. This dish is based on my ‘Monk’s Vegan Soup’ that is called ‘Kenchin-jiru’ in Japan. It is 100% plant-based soup, and it would taste better if you use more variety of ingredients. Thickening the Soup with Potato Starch is optional, but …
This type of Soba Noodle dish doesn’t appeal to many people, but it DOES APPEAL to the Japanese!!! I always wonder why, but I do crave a Soba Noodle dish, particularly cold one, every now and then. My favourite topping is Kakiage Tempura, but I wanted something more refreshing today. Luckily, I had Daikon and …
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 …
If you like Enoki mushrooms, you probably are familiar with a dish called ‘Nametake’. The other day I cooked a large batch of ‘Nametake’, and I have been enjoying eating it and also using it for cooking. Today I used it to cook this fried rice. So simple, yet delicious. Try it when you cooked …
At an event I attended, a woman and I started talking about Italian food as she was Italian descent. I told her I often cook Italian pasta with Soy Sauce, then she seemed very surprised. Are you surprised at a Spaghetti dish like this one, that is seasoned with Garlic, Butter and Soy Sauce? It …
This is a variation of Kombu ‘Tsukudani’, which is a very popular food and we Japanese eat it with freshly cooked Rice, but you would never come across it at Japanese restaurants. Today I added Enoki, and this is a dish of Kombu ‘Tsukudani’ and ‘Nametake’ Enoki combined. I love both. If you have Kombu …
I often make ‘Nametake’ Enoki, that can be enjoyed with freshly cooked Rice, Noodles and even Pasta. I use it for cooking, too. Today I had a small amount leftover. I happened to have a small amount leftover Kimchi as well. I mixed them together and it was YUMMY!!! You may wish to try it. …
I often stir-fry thinly sliced Pork and Enoki, and I season with Soy Sauce. The other day I added Gochujang (Korean Spicy Miso) to make it spicy. I thought I should add Garlic. Then I thought the sauce should be sweeter, then added Sugar. The experimental dish turned out quite delicious. So I wrote down …
There is a very popular leafy vegetable called ‘Komatsuna’ in Japan. It’s impossible to find it in Melbourne where I live. However, there is a substitute. An Asian vegetable called Choy Sum is very similar to ‘Komatsuna’. This is a very popular stir-fry dish of ‘Komatsuna’, but I used Choy Sum. Makes 3 to 4 …
For several days since last week, I had a cold and just craved soups day after day. One day I really wanted to eat Miso Soup with Silken Tofu, that would be very gentle to my sore throat. However, I didn’t have enough energy to cook it properly. Then, I made this Mug Miso Soup. …
‘Nametake’ Enoki, a popular Japanese dish, is super simple and easy to make. If you have ‘Nametake’ in your fridge, it takes only a few minutes to prepare this absolutely delicious rice bowl dish. ‘Nametake’ is delicious with Rice, Noodles, Pasta, Tofu, etc. You can use it for cooking as well. Why don’t you try …
I have been trying to lose weight lately, but I don’t want to give up Carbohydrates such as Rice and Pasta. I am a big fan of ‘Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino’ (Spaghetti Garlic Oil & Chilli), the famous Italian pasta dish. This is how I reduce carbs and calories without compromising the deliciousness of …