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2017-02-05

Nanbanzuke / deep-fried fish marinated in sweet and sour broth

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One of our standard dishes for get-togethers. This is on the mild end, as broth is prepared with rice vinegar and plenty of dashi , making i...
2016-06-11

Saba no oshizushi / pressed sushi with grilled mackerel

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A specialty sushi from the eastern part of Toyama Prefecture. This sushi appeared at gatherings of relatives at the house of my grandmother ...
2016-05-07

Radisshu no kazarikiri, temari / decorative thread ball cut for radish

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Create a decorative edible ornament with a little radish! It takes a bit of time, but all cuts are simple. It's an instant upgrade to a ...
2015-10-08

Papurika to hijiki no marine / marinated sweet pepper and hijiki seaweed

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Juicy, cheerful sweet pepper is quickly microwaved and marinated with boiled hijiki . The combination of apple cider vinegar and rice vineg...
2015-09-18

Petoraaru karei to edamame no myoga-mushi-zushi / steamed sushi with petrale sole and edamame, wrapped in myoga ginger leaves

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If you have access to fresh myoga leaves, try them as wrappers. A somewhat intense, refreshing aroma stimulates your senses as you unwrap pa...
2015-09-09

Okara to kinoko-iri kabocha no korokke / pumpkin croquettes with soybean pulp and mushrooms

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Savory and sweet pumpkin croquettes. Sauteed enoki and eringi mushrooms are added for a slightly earthy, deep taste and aroma, which nicely...
2015-08-29

Masuzushi / pressed salmon sushi wrapped with bamboo leaves

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A specialty of Toyama, my hometown prefecture, this pressed sushi with masu salmon is wrapped in bamboo leaves and comes in a magewappa ro...
2015-05-23

Ichigo no shootokeeki / layered sponge cake with strawberries

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A Japanese-style "strawberry shortcake" comes as either a double or triple layer of airy, delicate and somewhat moist sponge cake,...
2015-05-22

Suponji keeki / sponge cake (genoise)

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Indispensable for a number of Western-style cakes, including layered cake with fruits and fresh cream, framboise or raspberry mousse cake, b...
2014-09-14

Koebi no mabodofu / mapo tofu with bay shrimp

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Very tasty. One of my favorite Chinese dishes from our kitchen, now made to be sodium savvy by tweaking seasoning in the original recipe -...
2014-06-01

Seiyo meshida no jon / jeon Korean piccata with lady fern fiddleheads

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Jeon Korean piccata is another easy way to enjoy the delicate harvest of the season! Whole recipe (w hen made with kogomi and ser...
2014-05-06

Shiitake to warabi no buriichiizu-yaki / shiitake and bracken with brie cheese

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Wow! A great little appetizer that really is something different. Goes well with both Western and Asian dishes. 3 shiitake :  54 ...
2014-03-12

Takenoko gohan / steamed rice with bamboo shoots

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A reminder of spring. One of my favorite rice dishes when takenoko is in season. 1/3 of recipe: 210 calories; 4.9 g protein; 1.7 ...
2014-02-23

Amazake chokoreeto keeki / chocolate cake with amazake

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A little chocolate cake with a delightful aftertaste. One of our favorite desserts. 1/8 cake slice: 110 calories; 2.4 g protein; ...
2014-02-06

Fudanso to feta chiizu no taruto / Swiss chard and feta cheese tart

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I like to serve this savory tart as an appetizer or snack for a small gathering. It doesn't look glamorous, but it does appeal to your ...
2014-02-03

Tonyu nabe / hot pot with soy milk broth

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A somewhat rich hot pot with a very mild aftertaste. 1/2 of recipe: 413 calories; 46.5 g protein; 14.8 g fat; 21.8 g carbohydrat...
2014-01-21

Ebi-shinjo to yasai ribon no nabe / hot pot with prawn-fish dumplings and vegetable ribbons

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Vegetable ribbons and fluffy prawn-fish dumplings turn regular nabe hot pot into something special. Put prawn-fish dumplings in the nabe fi...
2013-08-18

Nasu no agebitashi / deep-fried eggplant in light broth

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A heavenly creamy and juicy eggplant dish for summer. Okra makes marinade broth thick and smooth, while grated ginger clears away the oiline...
2013-08-09

Ebi no paeriya / paella with prawns

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A party paella with botan-ebi spot shrimp at the height of their season! The broth is also made with spot shrimp, infusing the rice with the...
2013-08-02

Yooguruto no muusu / yogurt mousse, with blueberry sauce

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A very lightly sweetened, fluffy and creamy yogurt mousse. One of my standard dessert choices to serve after a meal with guests.