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Showing posts with label 2 easy. Show all posts
2019-10-17

Daikon to ika no misoni / daikon radish and calamari simmered in miso-flavored broth

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The humble daikon takes on the flavor of calamari, becoming something gentle yet deeply aromatic. This is my mom's kind of dish, ...
2019-09-10

Tsusuna to atsuage no oisutaasoosu itame / stir-fried New Zealand spinach and deep-fried tofu with oyster sauce

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A quick stir-fry with tsuruna New Zealand spinach that takes advantage of aromatic oyster sauce to mask the vegetable's slightl...
2019-09-05

Mabbuha / matbucha / stewed bell pepper and tomato salad

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A bit fruity, sweet, sour and picante with a creamy texture. While it goes with many kinds of dishes, I like pairing it with an eggp...
2019-09-02

Kabu no shinodamaki / Japanese turnip rolled in thin deep-fried tofu, simmered in broth

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Usuage thin deep-fried tofu wrappers absorb the flavor of dashi -based broth and kabu turnip, and each bite fills your mouth with the...
2019-06-03

Seiyo meshida to ebi no tosazu-oroshi-ae / lady fern fiddleheads and shrimp in bonito flake infused vinegar dressing with grated daikon radish

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Grated daikon radish adds a slightly spicy, refreshing note to the dressing. Aside from taste, since daikon 's digestive enzymes...
2019-04-29

Taiwan-fu tamago kureepu / dan bing / Taiwanese egg crepes

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Found both on the street and at specialty takeout & eat-in eateries, egg crepes with various fillings are one of the many breakf...
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2019-04-27

Gomoku ankake udon / wheat noodles with thickened soup and assorted ingredients

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Udon often is mentioned as a good choice when feeling unwell. When made with hot, thickened soup, it warms your body from inside...
2019-01-14

Kurumi daifuku / soft rice cake with sweetened azuki bean paste and walnuts

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Toasted walnuts add a rich taste and crunch to a standard everyday daifuku rice cake. Turbinado in soft gyuhi mochi goes really well...
2019-01-09

Koyadofu no ageyaki to renkon no horenso-an / fried freeze-dried tofu and lotus root with spinach dashi sauce

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Rehydrating and frying koyadofu freeze-dried tofu results in a chewy and juicy texture, making a good contrast with crunchy lotus ...
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2018-06-27

Yakinasu, atsuage to ebi no raisunuudoru sarada / rice noodles with grilled eggplant, deep-fried tofu and shrimp salad

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The sweet and sour flavor of a spicy dressing or dipping sauce is a big appeal in warm or hot weather. While grilled eggplant,...
2018-06-23

Iri-kuromame gohan / steamed rice with toasted black soybeans

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When something crunchy is wanted in steamed rice, how about toasted kuromame black soybeans? Kuromame 's dark skin also adds nic...
2018-06-21

Fuki to satsumaage no nimono / Japanese butterbur and deep-fried fishcakes in broth

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This is a reduced-sodium version of previously posted fuki to kamaboko no nimono (Japanese butterbur and fishcakes in broth). The p...
2018-06-19

Sansai tanuki soba / buckwheat noodles with mountain vegetables and tempura pearls

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As a noodle topping, sansai mountain vegetables alone give a refreshing taste but could be a bit too light. Tenkasu tempura pearls...
2018-05-08

Renkon no ebi-hasami-yaki, gin-an-gake / sauteed lotus root with shrimp, with pale thickened dashi sauce

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Plump shrimp sandwiched between somewhat crunchy lotus root slices, served with slightly salty thickened dashi sauce. Making the ...
2018-04-28

Kyabetsu to hakusai no sakura ebi iri ohitashi / cabbage and napa cabbage in light broth with dried shrimp

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The soft green color of cabbage and napa cabbage makes a nice contrast with the pretty pink of sakura ebi . Both vegetables are mi...
2018-04-08

Tanpopo no shiraae / dandelions with tofu dressing

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The bitter greens of dandelions paired with the faint sweetness of tofu dressing. Tanpopo dandelions may be your enemy when it com...
2018-03-29

Koyadofu-iri seri to koebi no chijimi / jijigmae Korean savory pancake with freeze-dried tofu, water dropwort and bay shrimp

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An easy fix when feeling like eating lots of vegetables, especially strong-tasting greens. For the batter below, koyadofu free...
2018-03-21

Kaminaridofu / pan-fried tofu with soy sauce and katsuobushi

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With the literal meaning of "thunder tofu," this dish is well named; the water from these small cubes of firm tofu make...
2018-03-18

Biitsu to ninjin no akadashi / red miso soup with beets and carrots

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Butter-sauteed carrots are paired with baked beets for red miso soup, creating a deep melody of flavors. When carrot slices are l...
2018-03-11

Takenoko no tsukeyaki / sauteed bamboo shoots in citrus soy sauce

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This saute can be either strongly or softly flavored by adding or not adding marinade to the frying pan toward the end. Simply sa...