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2017-08-29

Tosho chaamen / dao xiao chao mian / fried hand-shaven noodles

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A cheater version of hand-shaven noodles made with a peeler, and stir fried with an assortment of goodies. Noodle dough is basically the sam...
2017-08-27

Somen no tsuketsuyu, goma-aji / sesame-flavored dipping sauce for thin wheat noodles

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Ground toasted sesame seeds and chili bean sauce make this somen noodle dipping sauce taste richer and more satisfying. Great cold or hot. ...
2017-08-24

Momo daifuku / soft rice cake with peach and sweetened bean paste

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A fruity rice cake with a juicy filling. Pickled ginger added to the bean paste accentuates the sweetness of fresh peach. Best chilled on Da...
2017-08-22

Benishoga / red pickled ginger

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Unlike the bright red of store-bought pickled ginger , benishoga takes on a pinkish hue when made at home in the traditional way. It is as e...
2017-08-20

Tomato to myoga no ponzujoyu-ae / tomato and Japanese ginger buds in citrus soy sauce

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A quick small salad for summer. Ingredients are flavorful reminders of the season and naturally go well together. This can be made rich, str...
2017-08-18

Chabukusa, matcha-aji / crepe wrapper cake, matcha flavor

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Also called tsuyabukusa or fukusa , this little cake tastes similar to everyday dorayaki or taiyaki . The sea sponge look is not just unique...
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2017-08-14

Koyadofu to kinoko no raapu-fu / freeze-dried tofu and mushroom larb salad

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Zesty, sweet and salty. Commonly made with meat or fish, this is a vegetarian-friendly Thai larb (with fish sauce). Freeze-dried tofu has a...