SYMPHONY OF YUM! The layer upon layer of crunchy, creamy, juicy textures and smoky, spicy, earthy, bright, tangy, fresh flavors is just so deeply satisfying. I want, I crave, I need! VERSATILE. This is one of my favorite aspects of this rice bowl recipe! Use all or some of the suggested fixings to completely customize you rice bowls – use your favorite type of rice, protein, veggies sauce and add-ins or create a rice bowl bar....
What is Mentsuyu (Tsuyu) With umami-packed dashi in the mixture, we use it as a basic sauce or broth for many Japanese dishes such as hot and cold noodles. Hot Noodle Soup – Mentsuyu diluted with water, heated, then poured over boiled noodles to complete a noodle soup dish. This hot noodle soup broth is called Kaketsuyu (かけつゆ). Cold Noodle Dipping Sauce – Mentsuyu diluted with water (or sometimes straight), then serve with chilled noodles....
I’m cooking up a big pan of Mexican Lasagna tonight, my friends. Would you care for a slice? I think you’re going to love this recipe. If you’re looking for your new favorite comfort food that’s filled with lots of gooey cheese and spicy ingredients, this one is for you. What is Mexican Lasagna? “Mexican Lasagna” is essentially a mashup recipe of Italian lasagna made with traditional Mexican ingredients. It isn’t necessarily a “lasagna” as you might know it, but more of a Mexican casserole, definitely with an American influence....
Montreal: An Old City with Lots to See Montreal, a city steeped in over 380 years of history, is a testament to the passage of time and the resilience of its people. The many sights, such as Old Montreal, the Notre-Dame Basilica, and St. Joseph’s Oratory, captivated us. As food enthusiasts, we were, of course, excited to discover Montreal’s vibrant culinary scene. Fabulous Eating That Will Not Disappoint As with all the cities we travel to, we couldn’t wait to explore all the good eats....
Yoichi in Hokkaido is known to have some of the best uni and seafood in Japan. However, the town’s most famous attraction is undoubtedly the renowned Nikka Yoichi Whisky Distillery. In this post, I will dive into the life of Masataka Taketsuru, often referred to as the father of Japanese Whisky, followed by a tour of the Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery. How to Get to Yoichi Yoichi is a small seaside town that lies between Otaru and Shakotan....
Growing up in Japan, three O’clock meant Oyatsu no Jikan, which means “time for snack” in Japanese. I ran home every day after school and looked forward to the day’s oyatsu (snack) that my mom prepared. Once in a while, she would surprise my brother and me with our favorite No Bake Purin (ゼラチンプリン). It’s a popular chilled dessert in Japan and I’m excited to share this easy homemade recipe with you....
Ochazuke (お茶漬け) is the kind of comfort food that I crave. When I suffered from jet lag after a long plane ride from Japan, I would always make this rice dish to satisfy my midnight hunger pangs. The warm tea and rice were well received by my exhausted body and tasting it immediately comforted my homesickness when I was younger. In today’s Ochazuke recipe, I’ll teach you the core ingredients that you’ll need to prepare this dish....
Pin this recipe to save for later GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS RECIPE VIDEO This Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe is bursting with flavor! I think it’s time for a ONE pan meal, yes? What about a one pan sheet pan meal in 15 minutes? What about a One Pan Sheet Pan 15 Minute Meal with juicy, plump shrimp and crisp tender asparagus? What about One Pan Sheet Pan 15 Minute Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp and Asparagus?...
Wondering what to do with that head of cabbage lying in the back of your refrigerator? Before you give it another tired stare, let’s take out the frumpy vegetable and give it a new, delicious treatment today! After all, cabbage is one of the most versatile vegetables in your arsenal. If you have only used it for coleslaws and salads, I’m here to help you discover some delicious cabbage recipes used in Japanese cooking....
French Toast Casserole With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to celebrate with an easy, simple breakfast that anyone can make – hello easy French Toast Casserole recipe! Seriously, just hand this French Toast Casserole recipe over to your husband, son, daughter etc. to treat you right or you can assemble it the night before – then all you have to do the next morning is pop it in the oven for a stress free, hands off breakfast dessert that everyone goes crazy for!...
Oden (おでん), or fish cake stew, is a classic home-style Japanese dish that represents comfort and affordability. It is generally served as a small dish to accompany an alcoholic beverage. Oden consists of fish cakes of various shapes and types, along with boiled eggs, daikon radish, and konnyaku (konjac). This Oxtail Oden (テールおでん), boosted up with rich oxtail broth, is the ultimate comfort food that is best enjoyed with a chilled beer or hot sake!...
Ginger in Chana Pulao What I think makes the ginger flavor so beautiful in this Chana Pulao is that you thinly slice your peeled ginger and then stir fry it in a little oil until it has delicate golden brown edges and a gentler perfume than I typically associate with this potent root. The ginger then becomes part of the base for the ‘broth’ that the rice gets cooked in and just gives the dish a very light, but unusual note that is so addictive that I actually wolfed down two sizable portions in a row and then realized I literally could not move from the couch....
This vegetarian counterpart to the renowned butter chicken is equally delicious and a treat for vegetarians. Well, I enjoy it too! Today I’m sharing my way of making this easy paneer curry recipe, Paneer butter masala | paneer makhani. Paneer butter masala and paneer makhani are two different names for the same dish. Like I said, what’s in a name after all? Usually makhani gravy consists of tomatoes, is mildly spiced, slightly tangy and a little sweet, and of course creamy and buttery....
One of the vegetables I use quite often in fall and winter is napa cabbage. I primarily use it to make all kinds of hot pot dishes and quick Fresh Kimchi. Many of you have asked what else you can do with napa cabbage besides using it for a hot pot. So today I’ll show you the easiest and quickest Japanese Pickled Napa Cabbage (白菜の浅漬け) recipe. Why You Should Make This Recipe This recipe is for you if you’re looking for a recipe that is…...
For the past two days, I was working hard on my blogroll (see under Links tab) and Recipe Index. If you visit my blog often, please let me know you are here so that I can add your website under my Links. I’ll be more than happy to do so. Building the Recipe Index page took me a long time. I already have categories on the left column under my picture....
Let me start by saying I just love seafood. Prawns have always been on top of my list, second only to crabs. I love the mildly sweet and meaty texture of the prawns. Secondly, they can be cooked in a jiffy which is why I always have some prawns stashed in my freezer for a quick meal. This one-pot prawn pulav recipe is so easy to make and tastes absolutely delicious....
Ingredients needed 🧾 How to make it 🔪 Serving suggestions 🍽 Top recipe tips 💭 More Indian Puff Pastry snacks Recipe 📖 There are many sweet and savory varieties of kachori in Indian cuisine and matar (green peas in Hindi) ki kachori is one of the best kachoris. The other varieties are Dal Kachori, Mawa Kachori, Dry Fruits Kachori, and Onion Kachori to name a few. It’s often enjoyed as a tea-time snack along with aloo ki sabzi, sweet chutney, and spicy chutney....
PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER Thai Pumpkin Curry It hasn’t felt much like Fall here in San Diego with our recent heat wave but this past week Fall finally breezed through my kitchen and brought with it the most comforting Pumpkin Curry to ever grace my lips. This Thai Pumpkin Curry recipe is inspired by my Fall in a bowl Thai Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato, Carrot Soup. It is so bursting with flavor and so creamy that I needed an excuse to eat it more ways than only soup....
Net result: delicious one bowl Whole Wheat Chocolate Muffins (cake lol) for breakfast and the lesson that I should scoff less. All Purpose Flour or regular “maida” is a softer flour that is milled without wheat bran or germ. Whole Wheat Flour is milled from a different kind of wheat berry and has bran, germ and a heavier taste and texture. Whole Wheat Pastry Flour or White Wheat Flour as it is sometimes called is milled from a different wheat berry which has a lighter and milder taste and texture....
PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER RICE NOODLES RECIPE This Rice Noodles recipe is easy to make at home with just a few helpful tips and tricks. In the sections below I’ve detailed how to choose the correct rice noodles, what pan to use, what curry to use etc., but first let me introduce you to the spectacular recipe. This Rice Noodles recipe is based off of my beloved red curry chicken recipe which is a readers favorite with hundreds of rave reviews....
