Japanese

Spicy Mushroom Miso Ramen

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Mushrooms + Fuji Family = LOVE  and this week I’m getting the chance to go head to head with bloggers from Canada and Australia in a mushroom battle.  Did you know that this month is National Mushroom Month here in the U.S.?  To celebrate, last week kicked off the second annual Mushroom Masters, an international […]

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Takikomi Gohan, Japanese Mixed Rice

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Takikomi Gohan Makes about 5 servings 2 large dried shiitake mushrooms 1 6 square-inch piece kombu 2 cups warm water 4 ounces fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced 3-inch piece carrot, peeled and cut into thin rectangles 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 tablespoon mirin 1 teaspoon honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon […]

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Avocado Crab Roll with Soy Sauce “Caviar”

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Avocado Crab Roll with Soy Sauce “Caviar” Recipe from Executive Chef Nick Weber, Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar Makes 4 servings (as an appetizer) For the Soy Sauce “Caviar”: 1 1/2 quarts vegetable oil 8 ounces soy sauce 1 teaspoon agar agar For the Avocado Crab Roll: 4 ounces fresh […]

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Dau Miu Na Meshi, aka “Leafy Rice”

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Dau Miu Na Meshi Recipe inspired by Na Meshi recipe in KANSHA, by Elizabeth Andoh Makes 3 cups of rice 5 ounces dau miu 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons toasted black or white sesame seeds 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1 teaspoon sugar 3 cups steamed white rice, freshly made and still warm 1. Dry […]

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Mango Sushi Rolls & Fuji Mango Madness

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Mango Sushi Roll Makes 1 roll 2 cups freshly steamed Japanese rice (white or brown) 3 tablespoons coconut milk 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeeze lime juice pinch of salt 1 mango, sliced 1 soy wrapper sheet (or 1 sheet of nori) 1. Place the hot rice in a large bowl or dish. […]

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Baked Cinnamon and Sugar Tofu Donuts

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Baked Cinnamon and Sugar Tofu Donuts Recipe adapted from Cookpad.com Makes 12 mini donuts 6 ounces silken (soft) tofu 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup cake flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg pinch […]

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Baked Red Velvet Mochi Mochi Donuts

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Baked Red Velvet Mochi Mochi Donuts Makes 12 donuts 2 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup honey 2/3 cup milk 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar 1 1/3 cup mochiko (sweet rice flour)* 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled slightly 2 teaspoons red food coloring […]

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Baked Lemon Honey Crème Mochi Mochi Donuts

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Baked Lemon Honey Crème Mochi Mochi Donuts Makes 12 donuts 2 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup lemon honey creme 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2/3 cup milk 1 1/3 cup mochiko (sweet rice flour) 2 teaspoons baking powder 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled Powdered sugar or melted white chocolate for topping 1. Preheat the oven […]

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Avocado Mango Donburi (Japanese Rice Bowl), aka Avo-don

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Avo-don (Avocado Mango Donburi) Makes 2 servings For the sauce: 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons Honey Ridge Lemon Honey Crème (or substitute lemon curd) 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon warm water 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger 1 ripe avocado (about 8 ounces), chopped 1 […]

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Sugar Rusk: Japanese Sweet Toast Snack

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Sugar Rusk (Japanese Sweet Toast Snack) Makes about 100 pieces 1 French baguette, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 cup (8 ounces) butter, softened 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract 1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Cream the butter, sugar, and almond extract together in a small bowl. Spread a […]

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