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Quail Eggs Benedict Pagodas

Quail Eggs Benedict Pagodas Makes 8 “Pagodas” Yaki-onigiri: 1 cup cooked Japanese rice salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1. Cut a large square of plastic wrap and rest it over a measuring cup. Lightly spray the plastic wrap with the water, and then sprinkle it with a bit of salt (the water helps the salt […]

Sweet and Sour Crimini Mushrooms Makes 4 servings Amazu (Sweet and Sour Sauce): 1/2 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Mushrooms: 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil 8 ounces crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, cleaned and sliced into 1/4-inch slices 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon amazu 1. Make the amazu: Combine […]

Ginger Scallion Slurping Noodles Makes 6 servings 12 ounces dried chuka soba (chow mein) noodles 2 medium-size bunches of scallions, ends trimmed and discarded 1 4-inch piece of ginger, peeled and cut into large chunks 2 teaspoons salt 10 tablespoons oil, canola or vegetable 1. Prepare the noodles according to the package directions. Set aside. […]

Kinkan Kanro-ni (Candied Kumquats) 12 ounces kumquats 1 1/3 cups water 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1. Wash and dry the kumquats, then use a sharp pairing knife to cut vertical slits into the fruit (between 5 to 8 slits depending on the size of the fruit). 2. Bring a pot […]

Carrot Sesame Salad Makes 4 servings 3 – 4 medium size carrots (about 7 ounces total), washed and peeled 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons toasted white sesame seeds 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1. With a vegetable peeler, slice the carrots into long ribbons. Set […]

Tofu Steak Makes 4 servings (3.75 ounces each) 15 ounce block extra firm tofu (it is fine if your tofu block is slightly smaller or larger) salt and pepper 2 tablespoons grated or finely minced garlic 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 – 4 tablespoons sesame oil Toppings/garnishes of choice: soy sauce, ponzu, sambal oelek, grated […]

Kyuri Asa-zuke (Japanese Lightly Pickled Cucumbers) 2 – 3 Japanese cucumbers/3 – 4 mini (seedless) cucumbers (about 10.5 ounces/300 grams) 3/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt 1 1/2 inches kombu, cut into thin shreds with kitchen shears 7 tablespoon water 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 1. Wash the cucumbers and pat […]

Spicy Sobameshi Inspired by the Spicy Sobameshi recipe in Orange Page, February 17, 2010, p. 35 Makes 2 servings 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon mirin 1 teaspoon oyster sauce 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 4 ounces (1/4 pound) bacon (I like thick sliced), cut into lardons (small strips) 3. 5 ounces (a generous 1/2 […]

** This week we’re getting ready for Hinamatsuri (Japanese Girl’s Day, March 3rd) next week! Earlier this month I read a post on Serious Eats about making homemade conversation hearts for Valentine’s Day. I immediately thought of adapting the recipe for Hinamatsuri, and used it to make flower shaped candies that are perfect for tying […]

FM’s Quick & Easy Chirashi Sushi Makes 3 – 5 servings 2 cups warm, freshly prepared steamed Japanese rice 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt Kinshi tamago (shredded egg crêpes) or sweetened scrambled eggs Assorted toppings: Cooked shrimp, green beans/snow peas, thinly sliced carrots, thinly sliced cucumber, nori (dried seaweed) […]

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