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 …
In Japan’s Chūbu region, there is a famous food called ‘Gohei Mochi’ (五平餅). The typical ‘Gohei Mochi’ is made with Non-glutinous Rice, pounded, attached on thick skewers, and coated with sweet Miso Sauce. They are supposed to be grilled at the fireside. This traditional cooking method is impossible these days. Many people don’t have griller …
If you are looking for a recipe for just 1 serving Thai Red Curry, try this recipe. Thai Red Curry Paste, Fish Sauce and Coconut Milk are essential. If you like Red Curry, you should stock them, so that you can cook Red Curry anytime. Many recipes are written for 4 servings, but I often …
Today is March 22, 2025. It is my mother’s birthday and she turned 90 years old. She is still fit and mentally very sharp. She is living alone in the family house in Japan, still cooking every day, and sharing what she cooks with neighbours and family members. When I was a child, my family …
Japanese Sweet Potato has reddish purple colour skin and creamy colour inside that turns yellow when cooked. It has silky texture and wonderful sweet flavour. When it is in season, my mother used to cook this rice dish for my sisters and me. DO NOT peel the skin, so that Sweet Potato retains the delicate …
‘Doria’, a Japanese dish of Rice, is very versatile. The basic Doria can be made with Butter Rice OR Pilaff covered with White Sauce (Béchamel Sauce) and grated Cheese, and baked in the oven. You can season the Rice as you like, and add Vegetables, Meat, Chicken, Seafood, etc. Today I added store-bought Meatballs for …
When you are tired after a busy day, all you want is an easy dinner. If you have a rice cooker, this rice dish is super easy. You even don’t need to cut ingredients. Just put everything in the inner pot and press button to start cooking. While the ricer is cooking, have a rest, …
This is a Japanese rice dish that I used to cook with a vegetable called ‘Komatsuna’ and ‘Abura-age’ (Fried Thin Tofu). Both of them are almost impossible to find where I live now. The best substitute for ‘Komatsuna’ is Choy Sum, and ‘Abura-age’ is almost same as Tofu Puffs. This substitute version of the dish …
Grilled ‘Onigiri’ are called ‘Yaki-Onigiri’ (焼きおにぎり) in Japanese. The other day, I saw a plain soy sauce flavoured ‘Yaki-Onigiri’ at a store, and I was amazed at the extortionate price. It can be made easily and cheaply at home. Using my ‘Soy Sauce Rice’ recipe, you can make six ‘Yaki-Onigiri’ using a frying pan. Freeze …
This is what I am most likely cooking when I don’t feel well with a cold or something. If I am very sick and weak, I would wish to eat ‘Okayu’, Japanese Rice Porridge, that is seasoned with only a small amount of Salt, but it is not nutritious. For this Rice Soup, Egg and …
Newly harvested Onions are juicy and sweet. This simple recipe is to enjoy those Onions, but, of course, you can cook this dish with not-so-new Onions. This is a ‘Takikomigohan’, a Japanese dish of Rice that is cooked with all other ingredients and seasonings. Using a ricer cooker, ‘Takikomigohan’ is super easy to cook. This …
If you have some Dried Shelled Shrimps, this fried rice is absolutely easy to cook. What ingredients do you need? You would need Cooked Rice, 1 Spring Onion, 1 small clove Garlic and 1 Egg. Dried Shelled Shrimps are available from most Asian grocery stores. They are not cheap, but it is worth to stock …