Today we are making a noodle dish, yakiudon which is a stir-fry noodle dish similar to yakisoba. The huge difference is only the type of noodles that is being used. We made this dish meat-free and used tofu to add more flavor to the dish. Alternatively, you can also add meat or any other vegetables …
Iridoufu is essentially a tofu scramble. You can add all the things you normally might add to an omelette or scrambled egg, and you can even include eggs too. We kept this tofu dish meat-free (vegan) by using vegetable dashi. if you can’t get vegetable dashi, you can use 1/4 tsp-1/2 tsp better than bouillon …
Did you know you can use tofu to season your vegetables? Shiraae is most commonly a vegetable and or mix that has been seasoned with tofu plus a few other things like soy sauce, mirin, and miso. This version is an extremely light shiraae that’s full of flavor. And a little on the savory side, …
Japanese tofu recipe | Carrot, Spinach, and Shirataki noodles (Shiraae) 🥗 Read More »
Today we’re making Japanese curry with chicken. From scratch. And, we’ll do it in less than 45 minutes! If you’ve never had Japanese curry before, it’s slightly spicy and slightly sweet with plenty of flavor to satisfy any curry lover. All you need to make this a complete meal is a side of rice! Japanese …
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Cream stew is one of my favorite winter time dishes. This easy and simple recipe uses saikyo miso which makes this an extremely rich yet delicate stew, that is full of umami. If you’ve never tried Japanese cream stew before, this is absolutely one I’d recommend starting with. With few ingredients and minimal preparation, the …
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Japanese potato salad is one of my favorite sides. I like to eat it with a piece of meat or a piece of fish. I also like to eat it along with rice (I love my carbs~!). If you haven’t had Japanese style potato salad yet, this is a good one to try, it’ll even …
Beef bourguignon is a classic recipe that you may have heard from food enthusiasts who are into French cuisine. It is traditionally prepared by stewing beef with red burgundy wine. Classic culinary favorite: Beef Bourguignon This is another one of my attempts at making the French classic. How about you? As a result of my …
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Rancho Gordo Heirloom Beans If you haven’t heard, Rancho Gordo is one of the larger suppliers of heirloom beans. I originally heard about this brand through one of my food magazines. As soon as I heard about heirloom beans I knew I had to try them. First, because they sounded so tasty. Second, because they …
Last year I went on a shopping spree for heirloom beans! They seemed to be all the rage, popping up in magazines and online. I couldn’t resist buying them. I bought at least 6 different varieties of heirloom beans (by Rancho Gordo) and never did anything with them. So much for trying them right? …
Hello hello! I’ve been sick for the past few days and have been making a bunch of soup and bread to help me get through it. This was one that I thought was particularly unique and wanted to share. It’s hearty, savory, and the perfect way to warm up or comfort one who has a …
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