10.Dec.2012 Modern Japanese recipe: coleslaw with a difference
Japanese coleslaw recipe During my time living in Melbourne I like to think I’ve gained a little insight into some favourite Aussie food traditions. It’s a country with a wealth of amazing food from around the world of course, especially in Melbourne and Sydney, where you can find anything your heart, or to be more [...]
21.Sep.2012 Japanese recipe: marinated mushrooms
Hmmmmm mushrooms! Recently I’ve done some gastronomic globetrotting when blogging, sharing recipes such as baked fish with Thai flavours and the classic Malaysian soup laksa, so I thought it was time to head back home with another easy Japanese recipe: marinated mushrooms. This dish takes advantage of the terrific variety of mushrooms available in Japan [...]
12.Jun.2012 Japanese recipe: bean sprout salad
A quick side dish Not every Japanese recipe has to be a fussy one and today’s offering is a great example. It uses basic ingredients and there’s virtually no cooking involved but it’s still a winner in terms of flavour and texture. The sweet, salty and nutty dressing gives this Japanese recipe its special edge [...]
07.Jun.2012 Prawn and seaweed tempura recipe
Something new… As a blogger who writes about food I realise I’m rather biased but I am constantly excited by the food findings I make online. From restaurant reviews posted by people like me rather than critics, that tell me where I can get great food at any budget, to ordering ingredients I can’t find [...]
01.Jun.2012 Easy broccolini and tofu recipe
Asian flavoured greens Those afraid of cooking tofu should sit up and take notice of today’s tofu recipe! Admittedly my last tofu recipe was a little fiddly so I thought it was time to share a really easy one. Wonderfully simple, the combination of crunchy broccolini and marinated tofu squares can be enjoyed on its [...]
20.May.2012 Vegie Japanese Recipe
Simmered Japanese pumpkin This simple vegie dish is a terrific example of how wonderfully simple Japanese recipes can be. But don’t let the simplicity of this Japanese recipe deceive you, it is incredibly tasty and a wonderful way to enhance the natural flavour of the vegetable using a few carefully chosen Japanese ingredients. Shoyu (aka [...]
16.Jan.2012 Waste not, want not with Japanese recipes
Using leftovers the Japanese way When a New Year begins there’s a lot of talk of belt tightening after the inevitable blow out of festive spending. Post-Christmas leftovers are a delight not only because the food tastes great but also the stress of more grocery shopping excursions and bills is curbed while we munch our [...]
12.Jan.2012 Carrot and seaweed salad
Healthy and delicious This lovely seaweed salad is another standby favourite of mine because its modest ingredients belie the delicious outcome when they are brought together. Hijiki is one of my favourite seaweeds to use in a Japanese salad because of the shape and texture. It is not a strong flavoured seaweed and as such [...]
26.Dec.2011 Summertime Soba Noodles
Soba Zaru Soba noodles is the Japanese term for buckwheat noodles. They are incredibly healthy and tasty and can be prepared in all manner of ways from very plain Japanese dishes to those with lots of other elements. Often added to miso soups to make a more substantial dish, they can be eaten hot or [...]
24.Dec.2011 Japanese salad: Kohaku Namasu
Red and White Celebration Salad Kohaku Namasu is a red and white Japanese salad which signified celebration and happiness. Traditionally served during Oshogatsu (New Year’s celebration), it is an incredibly easy dish to make and goes with many Japanese dishes such as fried chicken and pork tonkastu. With this in mind it seems appropriate to [...]
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