Shirataki Noodles, or simply Shirataki (白滝・しらたき, “white waterfall”), are thin, translucent, gelatinous noodles made from the root of the konnyaku (konjac yam plant, AKA elephant yam). Also known as yam noodles, konjac noodles, devil’s tongue noodles, and miracle noodles, these noodles are a must in braises, hot pots, and sukiyaki. It’s also a low-carb and calorie noodle replacement for some pasta dishes. What Is Shirataki Shirataki refers to noodles made of konjac yams....
Whenever I share Japanese sandwich recipes, JOC readers often ask me what to do with the crusts I trim off. For the uninitiated, we commonly serve Japanese sandwiches with crustless bread. You might ask where this practice comes from. Well, Japanese sandwiches were introduced by the British so we have been slicing off the bread crusts and making sandwiches similar to English tea sandwiches. I believe this gives a clean line to the presentation and yields a sandwich that is soft and tender to bite....
Shumai wrappers (シュウマイの皮) are commercial wrappers for making shumai or siu mai, at home. Shumai and wonton wrappers (ワンタンの皮) are similar in that they are square and made of flour and water. What Are Shumai Wrappers Shumai wrappers are thin, square wheat-based wrappers used to make shumai dumplings. The dumplings are usually steamed and are filled with mushrooms, shrimp, ginger, and green onion. It’s a popular dim sum dish, and the Japanese love the dumplings!...
I baked my first-ever fruit cake in 2015! And since then it’s been a tradition to make it every Christmas just like my Mother-in-law does. The first step of making the Rich Christmas Fruit Cake or plum cake requires soaking the fruits in liquor. The dry fruits rehydrate and turn plump and juicy lending a boozy, decadent, and rich flavor to the fruit cake. My Mum-in-law makes the best fruit cake ever!...
We’re busting out some spicy jerk burgers today. It’s been awhile since I made turkey burgers, and that’s a shame because I truly love them. As much as I love a good beef burger - um, see the Smashburgers with Charred Serrano-Blue Cheese Butter Recipe, OMG - I find myself drawn more to chicken and turkey burgers for a few reasons. First, turkey burgers are lower calorie. If you’re watching your waistline, which some of us need to do from time to time, you can save a lot of calories by switching out beef for turkey....
That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my spicy breakfast tacos recipe. Let me know if you make it, and how you made it your own. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you. Keep it spicy! I see a lot of breakfast taco recipes on the Internet, and they’re all pretty much the same version of each other. They look tasty, but they’re all fairly bland combinations of eggs and bacon with cheese on tortillas, maybe with a side of hash browns, typical American ingredients....
Chicken Egg Rolls We kind of have a thing for egg rolls at our house. From Sesame Chicken to Egg Rolls, to Southwest Egg Rolls, to Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls – hands down everything tastes better cocooned in a crispy, crunchy shell – and these Sweet and Sour Chicken Egg Rolls are no exception! As both Patrick and I started gobbling up these egg rolls, we couldn’t stop. “These egg rolls are insane,” was Patrick’s emphatic approval....
Continuing my Bento series, I am featuring one of my favorite main dishes on the go – Teriyaki Salmon. It’s so delicious on white rice the day after it’s cooked, when the flavors of the homemade teriyaki sauce really come together. My kids love it too, so that is what I packed in their lunch today as their main dish. If you are a long time reader of Just One Cookbook, you know that I started the bento series once my children started school, and I wanted to pack them a healthy, homemade lunch to take with them every day....
Dry snacks make a great gift during the holidays! So if you are thinking of picking up some goodies for your friends and family during this festive season, you must give this recipe a try. Although it’s a traditional South Indian crispy dry snack called Thattai which is made during Indian festival days like Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, Gokulashtami, Tamil New Year, etc, who says we cannot make it during any other festive celebration like Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas!...
My 5 Favorite Prime Day Deals 1. Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 Neuro Rice Cooker and Warmer This is one of my favorite rice cookers, so I was really excited when I saw it’s on sale! Discounted by 20%, this 5.5-cup cooker has 8 functions, can keep rice warm for up to 20 hours, and has options for either firm or soft rice. 2. NOYA Adjustable Tofu Press A reliable tofu press is an absolute must-have in my kitchen, and this model from NOYA was even my pick for the best adjustable option on the market....
In this cherry blossom guide, I’ll explore Japan’s northern region, Tohoku. You can check out the other spring travel guides down below: Nara Cherry Blossoms – 9 Best Spots Kanazawa Cherry Blossom Best Viewing Spots Compared to southern Japan, foreign tourists often ignore much of Japan’s northern region, Tohoku. Despite its relatively low profile, it boasts some of the most stunning cherry blossom spots in the entire country. Combined with ancient castles, historic temples, serene lakes, and towering mountains, the region offers a diverse and rich landscape for exploration....
Sendai, the capital city of Miyagi Prefecture and the largest city in Tohoku, is known as the gateway to northern Japan. Just a one-and-a-half-hour shinkansen ride from Tokyo, Sendai has a rich history and food culture, making it a must-visit destination on your next trip to Japan. We’ll explore Sendai’s local delicacies and provide you with tips and insider knowledge on where to find them in this Sendai Food Guide....
Tokyo Shitamachi Museum 下町風俗資料館 Located inside Ueno Park on the southeast corner of Shinobazu Pond is the Shitamachi Museum. It’s a small museum showcasing what life was like in Tokyo around 1910-1925. Shitamachi translates to “lower town” and historically referred to the area of Tokyo occupied by the lower income communities or common people. Our family enjoyed the visit to the museum and it was quite interesting to see what life was like in Japan 100 years ago....
We often get asked by friends and readers on Japan travel tips and itineraries so we try our best to share our Japan experiences on the blog. However, one city we didn’t have much travel content on was Tokyo. Why? Since Nami’s family only lives 7 miles (15 km) from Tokyo and 15 miles (23 km) to Shibuya, it never seemed like a “Japan travel destination” for us. As we get repeated request for Tokyo travel guide, we spent 6 days this past summer in Tokyo exploring different wards, activities to do, places to visit and eat....
After visiting UCs earlier this year with our children, our family took a week to do university tours in the northeastern part of the US over the summer. It was an epic road trip spanning 7 nights in 7 cities and 11 schools. The goal of the visits is to expose our children to a variety of university campuses outside of California. And although the schools are all renowned, each of them has its own unique offerings and the culture and learning environment can be vastly different....
In my defense I am a Karachiite and the vermillion hued biryani is our norm and we are very protective of it. Well folks, I get it now. I get the White Biryani love so hard. Looking for more Pakistani Chicken Recipes? I’ve rounded up some of out Top Rated Favourites here! What does White Biryani taste like? This is a question I had often asked myself. Imagine this: the flavour of a mild white korma amped up with green chilies compounded with the heady aromas of nutmeg, mace, and saunf (anise seeds)....
Young ginger (新生姜, “new ginger”) is the immature rhizome of ginger. It’s a seasonal treat with mild, bright, and less intense flavors. This perishable root emerges about six months after planting and is grown locally as it cannot be shipped long distances. What Is Young Ginger Young ginger (Zingiber officinale), also known as spring ginger, baby ginger, or pink ginger, is the young root of ginger. The easiest way to differentiate young ginger is its light cream and almost translucent skin with pink tips....
Have you tried poaching eggs before? I’ve seen different methods out there, but I typically use the Japanese egg poaching method known as onsen tamago, which involves cooking the egg slowly in the shell in hot water (see my original recipe). This method gives me the most magnificent poached eggs, with the whites perfectly set and the golden yolks deliciously oozy. However, egg poaching can be finicky, so today, I wanted to show you the easiest way to make onsen tamago, or Japanese-style poached egg, in the microwave....
These Chinese Chicken Salad Wraps are sponsored by Flatout. All opinions are my own. How to make Chicken Wrap Video Raise your hand if you also love Chinese Chicken Salad?! Its vibrant, fresh, crunchy, healthy and this version is also flavorful! And when you transform your new favorite Chicken Salad into wraps, you have a more satisfying meal that is quick and easy, transportable, make ahead, and a meal-in-one that belongs in one hand while you’re sipping a refreshing beverage in the other....
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