Recently, I received my first crate of vegetables from a CSA farm share, so I made this tasty gorgeous salad. Below is the recipe. I used local chestnut
Grilled Summer Vegetables and Mushroom Salad
Grilled Soy shishito
Shishito pepper is a small relatively mild green pepper. Although the spiciness changes depending on the weather conditions, it is relatively mild and can be eaten whole including
Tamagoyaki
Tamagoyaki means grilled egg in translation, and is a type of Japanese omelette. There are different types of tamagoyaki depending on the additional ingredients for different purposes or
Umeboshi Beets Rice
I don’t know if any of you have ever seen such a deep red rice. Beets and umeboshi (Japanese salted plum) are the ingredients that make the color.
Japanese Candied Chestnuts
When chestnut season comes around Thanksgiving, I make my first kuri-no-shibukawani (candied chestnuts) for the season, and I make the second one for a traditional Japanese New Year’s
Hijiki
Hijiki is a wild sea vegetable that is an important ingredient for Japanese cuisine. It is a good source of fiber, calcium, and iron. The main cultivation season
Otoshi buta
Otoshi buta is a Japanese “drop lid” typically made from wood, although nowadays silicon, plastic, and other materials are also used. “Drop lid” means it is small enough
Abura-age
Abura-age is a type of prepared tofu that you might know from inari-sushi or as an ingredient in miso soup – it is thinly sliced and deep fried
Trader Joe’s Japanese fried Rice
Trader Joe’s sells Japanese Fried Rice in the frozen section. Normally I am a bit skeptical about any American-made Japanese products, but I was surprised by this one.
Roasted Soy Beans
Today is Setsubun (the literal meaning is seasonal division) which is the day before the beginning of Spring under the Japanese lunar calendar. It is the day to
Yaki Onigiri
Onigiri means rice ball, and yaki onigiri means grilled rice ball. All onigiri are very tasty and are considered a comfort food by most Japanese people. And, yaki
Watercress Salad with Wasabi Dressing
Ingrediensts: 1/2 cup sour cream 1-2 tablespoon mirin 2 tablespoon soy sauce 1-2 teaspoon rice vinegar 2-3 teaspoon wasabi
Lovely Cake with a Recipe
I’m half machine. I’m a monster. Across from where? What’s Spanish for “I know you speak English?” There’s only one man I’ve ever called a coward, and that’s
Ice Scream
Stop talking, brain thinking. Hush. It’s a fez. I wear a fez now. Fezes are cool. I’m the Doctor, I’m worse than everyone’s aunt. *catches himself* And that
Breakfast
It’s a T. It goes “tuh”. Bender, hurry! This fuel’s expensive! Also, we’re dying! For the last time, I don’t like lilacs! Your ‘first’ wife was the one
How to make a breakfast in 5 minutes
They’re not aliens, they’re Earth…liens! You know how I sometimes have really brilliant ideas? No… It’s a thing; it’s like a plan, but with more greatness. The way
Minimal Food
I saw you with those two “ladies of the evening” at Elzars. Explain that. I’ll tell them you went down prying the wedding ring off his cold, dead
Pasta with my Husband
I’m afraid I just blue myself. That’s what it said on ‘Ask Jeeves.’ First place chick is hot, but has an attitude, doesn’t date magicians. It’s called ‘taking
My Dinner
As you may or may not know, Lindsay and I have hit a bit of a rough patch. No… but I’d like to be asked! No, I did
I love Cakes
Michael! That’s what it said on ‘Ask Jeeves.’ First place chick is hot, but has an attitude, doesn’t date magicians. No, I did not kill Kitty. However, I
How to become a Food Blogger
That’s what it said on ‘Ask Jeeves.’ It’s called ‘taking advantage.’ It’s what gets you ahead in life. Oh, you’re gonna be in a coma, all right. There’s
Brunch with Friends
We just call it a sausage. It’s called ‘taking advantage.’ It’s what gets you ahead in life. Did you enjoy your meal, Mom? You drank it fast enough.
About Yoko
[fwp-cc-aboutbox about_labeL=”AUTHOR” name=”Yoko Bryden” image=”http://www.EssenceOfJapan.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_3430-001.jpg”]I live outside Boston with my husband and 3 boys. I’ve traveled to many different parts of the world, seen different cultures, and tasted
Doyo no Ushino Hi – Unagi Day –
Today is a Eel Day in Japan. It is the day you eat unagi to boost your endurance to get through a very hot summer since people believe unagi
One Good Sake
Recently I had a very good sake which friends brought to dinner at my place. After I found out how special this sake was, I became to like