Before living in Japan for the first time, I always assumed Japanese food would be hard to cook. Everything was so beautiful and so perfect. I quickly learned, however, that while a few dishes were quite technical, most Japanese food is actually incredibly approachable and doable for the home cook. Author Amy Kaneko, in her cookbook, Let’s […]
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Toshikoshi Soba Makes 5 to 6 servings 6 cups dashi 3 tablespoons mirin 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/3 cup soy sauce 9 to 10 ounces soba noodles, cooked according to package directions Shredded nori (seaweed) Additional toppings as desired 1. Mix the dashi, mirin, and sugar together in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil […]
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