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2013-04-27

Shiitake to tamanegi no misoshiru / miso soup with shiitake mushrooms and onion

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The sweetness of onion is a good match for the earthy note of shiitake mushrooms. Another quick miso soup.
2013-04-26

Breakfast, April 23, 2013

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A power breakfast. Tom needs coffee to wake up in the morning. I don't. My brain is up and running pretty much the moment I open my e...
2013-04-25

Mentai-shirataki / konnyaku yam noodle saute with spicy salted pollock roe

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An easy konnyaku noodle side dish that tastes good hot or cold. Mentaiko spicy pollock roe adds flavor and texture.
2013-04-24

Sakura no iimushi / steamed sweet rice and fish with salted cherry leaves

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A reminder of the season. A gentle taste combination of sweet rice and white fish steamed with  aromatic salted cherry leaves.  Slightly sal...
2013-04-19

Shimeji to ingen no kuroae / shimeji mushrooms and green beans in black sesame tofu dressing

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Black is another hue for the table. In this dish, the soft texture of shimeji mushrooms contrasts well with crispy green beans, while yellow...
2013-04-18

Chingensai no karashi oisutaasoosu-ae / baby bok choy in Japanese mustard oyster sauce dressing

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The deep, sweet note of oyster sauce is countered by pungent karashi mustard to highlight juicy chingensai . 20 calories (1/2 of re...
2013-04-17

Takenoko bamboo shoots

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Young shoots of Phyllostachys heterocycla f. pubescens (? unable to identify) Takenoko is perhaps more commonly seen as a ...