Konnichiwa! (Hello)
I’m Pat.
The foodie founder of all day i eat like a shark and dedicated to helping you cook amazingly delicious Japanese food at home
Konnichiwa! (Hello)
I’m Pat.
The foodie founder
of all day i eat like a shark
and dedicated to
helping you cook
amazingly delicious
Japanese food at home
Newest Japanese Recipes
Enoki Mushroom Recipe amasuzuke (sweet vinegar otsukemono)
otsukemono (japanese pickles) as you may know, otsukemono is the Japanese word for Japanese pickles. otsukemono comes in many different flavors, as well as forms, shapes, sizes, colors, etc. some of the simplest otsukemono tend to be made with very few ingredients, namely the vegetable that you’re going to be pickling, as well as
Enoki Mushroom Recipe ankake with wasabi (slightly spicy)
my relationship with wasabi when i was a kid i hated wasabi. i think most kids do and some adults too. could that be you? it definitely didnt help that most of the wasabi i got to eat was the fake kind – made with horseradish and green food coloring. and dont be fooled,
Enoki Mushroom Recipe with sesame oil and soy sauce (Japanese style namuru)
what is namuru? namul is actually a dish that orginates from Korea. if you’re familiar with korean cuisine and or have eating at a korean restaurant, chances are you’ve had some type of namul as part of your banchan or korean appetizer spread (my favorite part of korean meals!) while i enjoy korean namul
Shiokoji Salad Dressing | Simple Salad with tofu ‘cheese’
would you enjoy a simple Japanese salad? how about if you got to enjoy it with one of the tastiest japanese style dressings? today we’re making one of my favorites with my favorite fermented ingredient – shiokoji. Shiokoji Salad Dressing made simple I have a couple of special ingredients that you may not have had
Shirataki noodle soup with vegetables (and dashi)
Vegetable soup with shirataki noodles do you enjoy the vehicle or the flavor? why not both? here’s a light and flavorful vegetable noodle soup where you can actually taste the ingredients for what they are. if you eat a lot of vegetables perhaps you enjoy the natural flavors they provide. sometimes sweet, sometimes bitter
Shirataki noodle vegetable stir fry (Japanese recipe)
Here’s a new shirataki noodle recipe for you to try – shirataki noodles cooked with a colorful vegetable medley, lightly stir fried with a subtle accent of sesame flavor and aroma. Shirataki noodle stir fry like i mentioned in my previous post, shirataki noodles (miracle noodles) can be seasoned in various ways these stir fried
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Daidokoro - the Japanese Kitchen Podcast
Episode 3 – 7 mistakes you dont wanna make on your next trip to japan – reality check
going to japan or know someone who is? here’s 7 things to be mindful of for traveling in japan 👇 Show Notes Seven mistakes you don’t want to make on your next trip to Japan. You’re listening to the daidokoro video podcast. Hi, I’m Pat Tokuyama and you’re about to discover some of the
Season 2, Episode 1 – ichigoichie (once in a lifetime) trip to asia
if you could travel for an extended period of time would you? 🤔 Show Notes In Japanese, there’s a phrase ichigoichie, which means one time, one meeting, loosely translated, it could also mean once in a lifetime. You’re listening to the daidokoro video podcast. Hi, I’m Pat Tokuyama and you’re about to discover some
Episode 13 – Is it too late to start?
if you think its too late, you may be right. but what if youre not? if you could change would you even want to? Show Notes Is it ever too late to start? You’re listening to the daidokoro video podcast. Hi, I’m Pat Tokuyama and you’re about to discover some of the tastiest ways to
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2022 Matcha tea label
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Travel
kochi Japan travel 5 things to do in kochi prefecture (itinerary)
curious about what Japan looks like outside of the major cities? here’s a few things i did on my last trip to kochi prefecture in Shikoku Japan. Go to Kochi Japan, and perhaps it will change you If there’s anything that’s changed me more in my life in terms of my perspectives and also helping
Shimantogawa, Kochi: Japan’s Last Remaining Limpid Stream
Did you know that Shimantogawa (四万十川) or the Shimanto River is also the longest river in Shikoku? Where is Shimantogawa, Kochi? Shimantogawa (四万十川) or the Shimanto River is a 196-kilometer stretch found in the western area of Japan’s Kochi Prefecture. Its Japanese kanji characters mean it’s “Japan’s last remaining limpid stream”. Visitors will
Choosing a Credit Card for travel
Now we are gonna cover, how to choose a credit card and some of the things that I consider when choosing a new credit card, I have them ranked in order of importance to me. What are you travel goals? The first, being my travel goals and plans, second is the card bonus and
Konnichiwa! (Hello again!)
