Rice & Noodles

Oxtail Ramen—When food is more than food.

Oxtail Ramen Makes about 6 servings For the Oxtail Stock: 5 pounds oxtail, cut in cross-sections of roughly the same thickness 1 medium yellow onion, cut into quarters 1 large leek, green part only, cut in half and rinsed thoroughly 1 1/2 ounces fresh ginger (a section about 3-inches long), sliced 1 head garlic, separated […]

Pulled Pork & Roasted Tomato Donburi Makes about 4 servings Recipe Notes: This recipe makes more pulled pork than you will likely want for four servings, but I’ve found that if I use a smaller piece of meat it sometimes ends up a bit drier than I like. The size of roast indicated will give […]

Today marks the end of the Mushroom Masters, so to celebrate such a fun month I’m here to hold your hand and prove just how easy it is to make my recipe for Spicy Mushroom Miso Ramen. It’s officially fall, so you are out of legitimate excuses for not making soup. Come jump on my […]

Japanese Chicken Curry Rice Makes 6 to 8 servings 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs with skin on, cut into 1-inch chunks 1/4 cup cornstarch 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 large yellow onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 4 teaspoons curry powder (I use S&B) 2 teaspoons kosher salt […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Grape and Chicken Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce Makes 5 to 6 servings 8 ounces dried chuka soba noodles, cooked according to package directions 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 4 skinless chicken breast fillets (about 2 pounds) For the peanut sauce: 2 tablespoons peanut oil 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1/3 […]

Saffron Rice with Raisins and Almonds Makes 8 servings 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup (8 ounces) butter 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon saffron threads 2 cups basmati rice 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. 2. Bring the chicken broth to a boil over […]

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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