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2016-09-09

Hijiki no itameni / braised hijiki seaweed

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A nice side dish to keep in the fridge for everyday meals and bento. The strong flavor makes it a great companion for steamed rice. Our fav...
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2016-09-07

Tomato to nira no nattojiru / miso soup with fermented soybeans, tomato and garlic chives

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A comforting natto soup with a summer twist. Enoki mushrooms deepen the taste while deep-fried tofu makes the soup impressively filling. ...
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...
2016-08-23

Breakfast, August 17, 2016

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Summer is finally here, and local corn has started to look appetizing. Weeks of chilly days up until mid August have already turned the gian...
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2016-06-29

Hotate-shinjo to endomame no surinagashi / green pea soup with fish and scallop dumplings

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Plump green peas in season make a cheerful chartreuse soup. While the soup is very pleasant by itself, fish and scallop dumplings broaden th...
2016-06-16

Kaburamushi / steamed fish with grated Japanese turnip

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Another super-light steamed fish dish topped with a fluffy white blanket of turnip and aromatic gin-an dashi sauce. This is generally regar...