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Showing posts with label shiso. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shiso. Show all posts
2018-08-31

Kuzushi-dofu no yakumi sarada / tofu salad with condiments

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An easy tofu salad featuring the standard toppings for hiyayakko chilled tofu. This is a very quick dish, except for the time to let ...
2017-08-12

Nasu to myoga no misoshiru / miso soup with eggplant and Japanese ginger buds

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A summery pairing of eggplant and myoga ginger buds! Eggplant goes really well with miso. In this soup, fresh myoga gives a zesty punch. Egg...
2 comments:
2017-05-26

Umeboshi (anzuboshi) / pickled plums (pickled apricots)

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Salty and sour umeboshi pickled plums are the standard pickles that often sit in the center of plain steamed rice in bento or in the middle...
10 comments:
2016-11-25

Shinjo no shiso-hasami-yaki / fried fishcake in perilla leaves

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Shinjo or fluffy fishcakes sandwiched by perilla leaves are fried for a crispy outer crust and creamy inside texture.  Both shiso perilla an...
2016-08-28

Tomorokoshi gohan / steamed rice with corn

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Sweet kernels of corn instantly make ordinary rice a summer dish. Julienned green shiso perilla leaves offer a nice counter punch, preventi...
2016-08-26

Hiyajiru / steamed barley rice with cold sesame-miso soup with cucumber and grilled fish

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Literally called "cold soup," this soupy rice dish is a quick meal for hot days in southern Japan's Miyazaki Prefecture. When...
2015-08-25

Fubaagu no shisomaki / small gluten cake burgers wrapped with perilla leaves

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Tasty small burgers made with fu gluten cakes, an important source of protein in temple vegan dishes for more than a century! Gobo burdock r...
2015-08-02

Shisozu / perilla-infused vinegar

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This bright red purple vinegar also takes on the refreshing aroma of akajiso purple perilla leaves. It imparts a soft pink color and soft sh...
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2014-10-14

Shiso soosu / green perilla sauce

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A wonderful pesto-like sauce that works as a condiment or dressing. 1 tbsp (12 g):  39 calories; 0.3 g protein; 3.6 g fat; 1.2 g c...
2014-08-30

Nasu no hisui somen / eggplant jade noodles

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Pretty, light-green noodles with a refreshing jelly-like texture. Served with dipping sauce with tomato below for a summery marriage of fla...
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2014-07-30

Hiyayakko / chilled soft tofu with condiments

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This simple tofu dish is a favorite of my father. For him, thinly sliced green onion and grated ginger are essential as condiments or toppi...
2014-06-22

Yakinasu-iri nyumen / warm somen noodles and grilled eggplant in broth

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A gentle nyumen -- somen noodles in warm broth – with a creamy texture and the toasty aroma of grilled eggplant. When prepared with fewer s...
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2013-10-31

Shiso no mi no shiozuke (aojiso) / salted green perilla fruits

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Salted perilla fruits are a flavorful condiment. They are great to eat with steamed rice, onigiri rice balls, hiyayakko tofu, pickle-type v...
5 comments:
2013-10-23

Hanaho to kobashira no kakiage / mixed tempura with perilla flower spikes and bay scallops

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Shiso flower spikes are pretty and tasty! Paired with mildly sweet bay scallops for a delicious duo. 1/2 of recipe: 603 calories;...
2013-07-30

Akajiso shiroppu, juusu & kakuteru / purple perilla leaf syrup, juice & cocktail

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A ruby-colored summer tonic from the garden. Makes a tasty aperitif!
2013-07-23

Akajiso no furikake / purple perilla leaf topping for steamed rice

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Among a number of furikake toppings for steamed rice, purple perilla leaf furikake is definitely my favorite. It is widely available at stor...
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2013-06-18

Sakana no sotee, ume-shiso soosu / fish saute with plum-perilla sauce

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Softly sour and refreshing umeboshi pickled plum sauce with shiso perilla leaves is a popular choice when the weather turns warm. It brighte...
2012-10-16

Kyuri to hanaho no sunomono / Japanese cucumber and perilla flowers in sweetened rice vinegar

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The softly refreshing taste and aroma of pink shiso flowers add a pleasant touch to this standard kyuri dish.
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2012-10-12

Nukuyakko, hanaho to jako no irini-zoe / warm tofu topped with saute-simmered perilla flowers and young dried sardines in broth

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Aromatic perilla leaves and flowers make a nice topping for tofu. Young dried sardines add some crunch.
2012-09-26

Shirasu to shiso no mazegohan / steamed rice with young dried sardines and perilla leaves

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Quick mixed rice with shiso , myoga Japanese ginger buds and toasted white sesame seeds often appeared at our table during summer in Japan. ...