The recipes!
While most of you may have the luxury of a fish grill tucked under your 2-set stove, I, among others, do not. But daijoubu, I have an ever-so convenient 860W toaster oven to save the day. This month I’ll show you how to easily transform salmon into a bento lunch or fish supper. …
Spinach steeped in dashi My friend Sayaka kindly invited me to her home and taught me this quick and easy recipe, perfect for appetizers. Ohitashi means ‘to soak in dashi stock’. Spinach ohitashi is a popular dish but you can make it with onions, asparagus and all sorts of veg. For now, let’s stick…
I’m going to prepare you for Valentine’s Day this year. In Japan the whole day revolves around chocolate. This recipe can be made for friends, co-workers, boyfriends and girlfriends so you’re either making tomochoco (å‹ãƒãƒ§ã‚³), giri choco (義ç†ãƒãƒ§ã‚³) or for your own true love, honmeichoco (本命ãƒãƒ§ã‚³). Whoever it is, this recipe is easy to do…
This year Chinese New Year just about makes it onto January’s calendar, sitting firmly on the 31st. To celebrate the famous zodiac race, you could immerse yourself in all things sweet and sour, salt and peppered or egged and fried but why not try something a little more authentic? This month’s recipe has been stolen…
Simple Chicken Nabe for One. As the “samui†grunts enter the staffroom you know what’s coming: winter. My solution to tackle this season is nabe, lots of nabe. Nabe is a soupy hot pot recipe literally full of meat and veggies ready to cure your winter blues (or flu?). It can be enjoyed party…
I don’t think this can technically be classed as Japanese food but this heart attack handful is a trendy alternative to the American hamburger. Ingredients Instant ramen (not a Cup Noodle – the packet kind!) 1 egg 100g minced meat (pork or beef) A pinch of chopped spring onions 1 tsp soy sauce Vegetable…
In my opinion this is the best Japanese comfort food, and likely to be found in your school’s cafeteria as a favourite amongst the students too. Katsu is breaded pork and don means atop rice (if you remember from last month’s kaisendon); the clincher is the steamed egg and sweet sauce topping combination – winning….
Kaisen don (or sashimi donburi) means seafood atop rice. This simple dish is made up of your favourite raw seafood layered beautifully across cold, seasoned sushi rice; the open sandwich of the sushi world, if you will. This colourful bowl is quick and easy to make and perfectly refreshing for these sweltering summer days. Serves…
Around this time last year I tumbled into my new Japanese home, took my shoes off, and walked past the toilet, shower, and kitchen into my bedroom/living area in a matter of footsteps. I’m 5’2†and I am not exaggerating when I tell you that in the unit of strides my flat is 10 by…