Growing up in Japan, there was no better way to take the chill off of a cold winter’s evening than making some delicious hot pot. Classic Japanese specialties like Mizore Nabe and Miso Nikomi Udon have a special place in my heart — and, luckily, thanks to the best electric hot pots, it’s not too difficult to recreate these cozy, yummy dishes right at home! If you’re new to this style of cooking, it can be hard to know how to shop for an electric hot pot....
WATCH: Key Lime Cheesecake Recipe PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER Reasons to love this Lime Cheesecake Easy to make Won’t crack! Won’t leak thanks to my special waterproofing technique 100% make ahead friendly including the whipped cream Freezer friendly Irresistibly sweet & tangy with just the right kick of lime Uses key limes OR lime juice + lemon juice so everyone can make it Sensationally smooth and creamy Perfect for every spring & summer get together!...
The sauce has a sweet and salty taste and is used to impart sweet piquancy and umami to dishes. It also lends a rich, shiny brown color to the dishes. The sweet bean sauce is most widely known as the key condiment to popular Northern Chinese dishes such as Peking duck, Beijing Zha Jiang Mian, Mantou, and braised meat. For Japanese cooking, we use the sweet bean sauce in some of the Japanese-Chinese dishes such as Dan Dan Noodles, Mapo Eggplant, Chinese-style Karaage, and Chinese-style fried rice....
Summer in Hokkaido ends relatively early compared to the rest of Japan. To celebrate, I visited one of my favorite spots: Shakotan. We will stop by Yoichi, a small town famous for its wineries, Nikka Whisky Distillery, fruit, and seafood. I’ll indulge in some uni (sea urchin) for breakfast (yes, you read that right – BREAKFAST!) and then pick up some freshly baked bread at one of Yoichi’s most popular bakeries....
A tart, salty, festive condiment with beneficial organic acids, the ume plum vinegar is typically used as a seasoning and as an ingredient in Japanese cooking. You can use it to enliven salad dressings, marinades, pickles, vegetables, dips, and beverages. In the US, ume plum vinegar along with other healthy Japanese ingredients became popular when the health food movement such as fermentation and probiotics were being introduced in the 70s....
Some dishes give you immense happiness when you finally make them. Kurkuri Masala Bhindi is one such dish. This dish can make your party a super hit when served! Typically people don’t expect a bhindi/okra recipe at a get-together. Guests are eyeing for paneer or Biryani and not expecting to find a dish make with bhindi! But let me assure you, this dish is a game-changer. Not only will this platter surprise your guests but they will keep coming back for seconds and it will all be gone within minutes!...
These fluffy vegan pumpkin donuts are made using simple ingredients and are infused with the mild, earthy flavor of pumpkin and a blend of warm and fragrant spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. This vegan pumpkin donuts recipe is one of the simplest pumpkin treats you can whip up. It comes together pretty quickly, making it a great option to enjoy for breakfast or just as a snack. Since these pumpkin donuts are baked and not fried, they have a cake-like texture and obviously cannot be compared to their deep-fried counterparts....
Today, I’m sharing a reader recipe request for my Japanese salad dressing called Wafu Dressing. Wafu (和風) means Japanese-style. You might have heard another Japanese food term that starts with “wa” and that is wagyu (和牛), which means Japanese beef. Washoku (和食) means a Japanese meal and wagashi (和菓子) means a Japanese confectionery. What is Wafu Dressing? Generally, wafu dressing (和風ドレッシング) is a Japanese-style salad dressing made with vegetable oil, rice vinegar, and soy sauce....
What is Capsaicin? Capsaicin is essentially the ingredient that makes chili peppers hot. When you bite into any kind of hot pepper and you get that spicy kick on the tongue, love it or hate it, it’s the result of capsaicin. It is considered an irritant to humans and other mammals, producing a burning sensation when it touches mucus membranes, which is the reason why so many people love to consume it....
Yakisoba noodles (焼きそばの麺) are golden-yellow noodles for yakisoba, stir-fried noodles with vegetables and meat. The noodles are firm and thick and can withstand stir-frying. What Are Yakisoba Noodles Yakisoba (literally “cooked noodles”) are thick noodles made of wheat flour, salt, and kansui (かん水), an alkaline solution that causes the yellow color and a springy mouthfeel. It’s a popular home-cooked meal and classic Japanese street food you’ll see at festivals. Most are sold fresh, so you can add them directly to the frying pan, and they don’t need to be boiled like soba or udon noodles....
They are so named because, true to form, they have a distinct pineapple taste. Very fruity. Perfect for a hot sauce. Highly recommended. Learn more about aji chili peppers. Aji Chili Peppers Main Page Aji Amarillo Lemon Drop Peppadew Aji Fantasy Aji Limo Aji Pineapple Aji Panca Aji Cito Aji Habanero Fermented Aji-Garlic Hot Sauce Aji-Lime-Kiwi Sweet Pepper Jam Aji Picante Sauce Aji Pineapple Hot Sauce Pebre with Aji Chili Peppers
At a typical Japanese meal, you can often find an alluring variety of small plates that offers a blast of flavor. These tasty sides include a simmered preserved dish known as Tsukudani. Intensely flavored, Tsukudani is very much like tsukemono (Japanese pickles). Both play an important role in complementing, contrasting, and accentuating a meal all at once. Today, I will share the most classic Tsukudani recipe called Baby Sardine Tsukudani or jako no tsukudani (じゃこの佃煮)....
With all my Chicken Foil Packet experimenting, I found a few important factors in order to make the best, most flavorful, juicy, successful foil packets: Last month, I experimented with three different Chicken Foil Packet recipes at once (see IG pic HERE). I halved each recipe so I had two identical Chicken Foil Packets of each recipe (6 total) and baked one of each and grilled one of each. Then the fun part, aside from eating them, I asked my IG friends to vote on which Chicken Foil Packet recipe they wanted first: A) Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Foil Packets with Potatoes, Broccoli and Ranch Crema B) Italian Mozzarella (Garlic Butter) Chicken Foil Packets with Zucchini, Carrots and Potatoes C) Cajun Chicken Foil Packets with Sweet Potatoes, Bell Peppers and Lime Crema B (Italian Mozzarella Chicken Foil Packets) won with a 5 vote lead over A, followed closely by C – but they are were absolutley DE-LISH and I can’t wait to share all the recipes with you!...
Calling all sandwich lovers! If you’re a fan of fully loaded sandwiches, you’ll love: Reuben Sandwiches, Monte Cristo Sandwiches, French Dip Sandwiches, Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches, Italian Beef Sandwiches, Beef Brisket Sandwiches, Cuban Sandwiches, Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, and of course, this incredible pulled pork sandwich recipe! HOW TO MAKE PulLed Pork Sandwich VIDEo Pulled Pork Rub Ingredients The rub is earthy, smoky, salty with a ginger, garlic zing. It manages to be flavorful but not overpowering, so you can still smother the pulled pork sandwiches with barbecue sauce....
It’s safe to say I am obsessed with enchiladas. From my crazy popular Salsa Verde Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas, to my Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas Chicken Enchilada Casserole, Ground Beef Enchiladas, Jalapeno Chicken Enchiladas, Barbacoa Beef Enchiladas, Enchiladas Verdes and Breakfast Ham and Cheese Enchiladas – I can’t get enough! So, today, I’m adding this Beef Enchilada Casserole to the mix – prepare to fall in love! PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER how to make enchilada casserole video Beef Enchilada Casserole Ingredients The Enchilada Casserole is loaded with juicy beef, tomatoes, beans, corn, olives and green chilies....
Chinese Beef recipes are easy and delicious to make at home as long as you have the right recipe! Don’t miss these stunners: Beef and Broccoli, Crockpot Beef and Broccoli, Mongolian Beef, Szechuan Beef and Pepper Steak. pin this recipe to save for later How to Make Ginger Beef RECIPE Video About GINGER BEEF This Ginger Beef recipe is downright swoon worthy. I literally stopped in between plating the final shots so I could devour the leftover beef in the skillet....
It’s no secret that Thai food is my favorite cuisine to eat and to make! If you’re a fan of Thai food, you’ll love my Pad See Ew, Pad Thai, Panang Curry, Thai Basil Chicken, Red Curry, Yellow Curry, Green Curry (taste the rainbow!) Thai Basil Chicken, Coconut Curry Chicken, Tom Yum Soup, Thai Noodle Soup and Tom Kha Gai. PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER This is a detailed post all about Thai Drunken Noodles and everything you need to know to be successful at making the recipe at home....
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Easy Black Bean and Corn Salad If you’re looking for a Black Bean Salad recipe that blows away all the others, you’ve come to the right place, my spicy food loving friends. This black bean and corn salad is the perfect combination of crunchy and softer textures with loads of fresh chilies and corn, creamy black beans and avocados, wonderful spices, all tossed in a zingy vinaigrette. If you’re in need of a quick and easy dish to bring to your next party, or a side for your next BBQ, this is a dish you need to have on hand....
I didn’t even know something like blood oranges existed until I saw Rachel Ray make a sauce with it a couple of years ago on her show! Besides, I must admit the name isn’t really appealing though I was super intrigued and knew I had to try this exotic variety of orange. So finally, when I spotted them at Whole Foods, I picked some up. How I wish blood oranges were much more economical....
