Our family is a huge fan of smoked meat, especially smoked tri-tip. Our eyes light up whenever our friend John invites us for his awesome smoked baby back ribs, or when our neighbor Jim treats us to his various smoked meats. I have suggested Mr. JOC on multiple occasions to get a smoker in our backyard so that we can enjoy our favorite smoked meats any time we want....
This Spicy Bean Sprout Salad is the third part of my ramen series. If you haven’t had a chance to see my previous ramen topping recipes for Ramen Egg and Chashu, I hope you will check them out. This recipe was inspired by a popular ramen chain Ippudo‘s “Hot Moyashi” (ホットもやし), which is a bean sprout dish with spicy sauce (moyashi means bean sprout in Japanese). In Japan, this dish is complimentary and it’s available at each table....
Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. That is why I call this recipe an “all-purpose” sauce, because realistically, it can go into any type of dish. OK, obviously within reason....
Thai sweet chili sauce is known as nam chim kai in Thai. It’s commonly made with red chili peppers (Fresno chile, Thai, or red jalapeños), rice wine vinegar, garlic, fish sauce, and sugar. It’s used as a seasoning and dipping sauce. What Is Thai Sweet Chili Sauce? Thai sweet chili sauce is a thick, sweet-spicy sauce used to season, glaze, and dip. It’s a versatile and classic condiment used in Asian cuisine, featuring chili flakes, soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger....
The recipe is comprised of 3 simple components: The marinade, the teriyaki sauce, and the easy cooking process. It’s so easy, in fact, that you should be able to get this dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. 101 Asian Dishes You Need to Cook Before You Die: Discover a New World of Flavors in Authentic Recipes - by Chef Jet Tila Easy Chinese Cookbook, Restaurant Favorites Made Simple, by Chris Toy Essential Wok Cookbook, by Naomi Imatome-Yum...
I make a mean Pakora mix if I say so myself and my mother’s Aaloo Samosas are epic, but what I was always there for was the chutney. Slathered onto crispy pakoras, dabbed onto the potato stuffing of chutneys, anyway I could eat it I would. Somehow for many many years I could not make it. All I would make instead is a watery unbalanced mess. Until this year where a dear friend of mine started an initiative on Instagram called #BachpanKiIftari (Childhood Iftari)....
Guys, I’ve been holding out on you. My mom makes the BEST Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread in the world. Every Fall growing up, us 5 kids (and all the neighbors, family, friends and anyone else blessed enough to be a recipient of Mom’s pumpkin bread) would eagerly await the arrival of pumpkin cans lining grocery store shelves so mom could make her famous Pumpkin Bread. The house would fill with the magical Fall aroma of pumpkin and cinnamon and we knew it was going to be a magically delicious day....
We are on a spree to lose excess weight and because of that our diet has changed considerably. We are not dieting, mind you. I hate that word as it brings back some horrifying memories of my teenage years when I didn’t know much about eating healthy and eating right. I randomly just followed word-of-mouth diets. If someone said this works, I would follow that and then move on to the next one....
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....
Let’s be honest, planning for a big trip can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t have the luxury of time or money. To help you plan ahead for your visit to Japan, we have put together a list of essential travel tips – from accommodation to transportation to eating. Preparation is key when you only have a short time to get out and explore. We want you to make the most of your trip, so you have a fantastic adventure experiencing the wonderfully distinct culture of Japan....
Shiozuke (塩漬け), literally salt (shio) + pickling (zuke), is the simplest Japanese pickle, known collectively as tsukemono (漬物). Salt pickles were first produced in ancient times as a means of preserving food, and over the years became an important part of the basic Japanese meal. In this post, I’ll explain more about the different types of Japanese pickles. I’ll also teach you how to make delicious and refreshing Shiozuke at home....
Tsukemono (漬物), or Japanese pickles, are preserved vegetables pickled in salt, salt brine, or rice bran. They come in varieties and forms, and you can often find one or two varieties of tsukemono being served in an Ichiju Sansai 一汁三菜 meal or as an accompaniment to sushi or as a garnish to a yoshoku (Japanese-western cuisine) dish like Japanese curry. What Is Tsukemono Tsukemono refers to Japanese pickles, which translates to “pickled things....
Every summer, my family and I return to Japan for a month to spend time with my parents and explore the country. But this year, we are doing a staycation, and I must say, I miss Japan dearly. I miss the summer festivals, the street foods, the subway rides, and the fun of eating shaved ice to cool down. To bring the flavor of the Japanese summer home, I’ve made this Ume Shaved Ice (梅シロップのかき氷) and allowed myself to relive my childhood memories....
We prefer hot breakfast over smoothies or cereal and the likes. We usually prefer things like Poha, sheera, idlis/dosas pancakes, French toast or eggs-sausage combo. However, I like to mix and match things lest things get repetitive and mundane. A recent addition to our breakfast rotation meals is this healthy vegan granola. We enjoy it with milk or jazz it up in the form of popular granola yogurt parfaits with fresh seasonal fruits or granola yogurt bowl....
Thank you Karo® Syrup for sponsoring this post. Celebrate sweet moments together with Karo®! There is no season for ice cream Ice cream is one such dessert that is welcome at any time of the year! No one can say no to ice cream. It’s usually everyone’s favorite dessert. We love homemade ice creams more than store-bought ones because we know what’s in it plus it’s more cost-effective. No wonder my Ice Cream Maker is one of my most-used kitchen gadgets all year round....
Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! – Mike H. I love that! Some of our friends might opt for the stuffed pepper party - hey, stuffed peppers and beer, yo! - but methinks we’ll freeze some of these....
Tucked into the corner of a simple strip mall, the outside opens into a patio area where Friday night groups wait for their tables to become available. Walking inside, we were greeted by pleasant servers and a chatty mix of revelers filling out the numerous tables or gathered around the horseshoe shaped bar. A local band was just setting up near the far wall. Settled with a beer, we dug into the wing selection....
Looking for a gluten-free alternative for the popular Japanese stir-fried noodles Yakisoba (焼きそば)? Get your fix by making this delicious Yakisoba with Malony Glass Noodles! The noodles absorb all the sweet and tangy homemade yakisoba sauce, and just as satisfying. Ready to bring your beloved flavor home? Let’s go! If you want to know more about Yakisoba, I have the classic Yakisoba recipe on the website. Introducing Gluten-Free Glass Noodles – Malony I grew up eating Malony – a type of glass noodles – in simmered dishes and Japanese hot pot dishes like Shabu Shabu and Sukiyaki....
Japanese cuisine boasts a rich noodle culture, with various noodles starring in beloved dishes. They come in different shapes, sizes, and textures, offering a spectrum of tastes and culinary experiences. From the world-famous ramen to the delicate somen and the earthy soba, each type of Japanese noodle brings a unique character to the table. Sometimes we serve the noodles hot in a bowl of dashi broth, cold with dipping sauces, and sometimes in an aromatic curry sauce....
Traditionally Garlic and Ginger were freshly minced or pounded in mortar and pestles or similar instruments to create a flavorful base for recipes. In these modern times the pastes i.e. the ground up in a blender version of Ginger Paste and Garlic Paste is the most popular. That brings us to our first Ginger Paste question. Is Ginger Paste better than using fresh ginger? In terms of flavour the answer is no....
