I have already explained how important and essential dashi is to Japanese cooking in a previous blog post. The Quality of the one’s dashi will determine the quality
Kona-dashi
Frozen Nutella Bananas
Frozen Nutella Bananas [Shopping List]– Nutella– Bananas– Unsweetened coconut flakes– Chopped walnuts
Salmon Poke Bowl
[ Cooking w/ the BOYz 17 ] 子供料理：Salmon Poke Bowl [ Shopping List: 4-5 servings]1 lb sashimi quality salmon1 avocado2 scallions1/2″ ginger1 garlic1 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp sesame
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
[ Cooking w/ the BOYz 16 ] 子供料理：Ricotta Lemon Pancakes [ Shopping List: 4 servings]1 1/2 cup all purpose flour1/2 tsp Kosher salt2 tsp baking powder2 tbsp sugar3
Cornflake French Toast Sticks
[ Cooking w/ the BOYz 15 ] 子供料理：Cornflake French Toast Sticks [ Shopping List: 4 servings]2 cup cornflakes、crushed3 eggs1/2 milkpinch salt1 tsp vanilla4 slices bread (brioche bread)
Japanese Soy Butter Corn
[ Cooking w/ the BOYz 14 ] 子供料理：Japanese Soy Butter Corn [ Shopping List: 2 servings]2 ears of corn, shucked1 tbsp unsalted butter1 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp mirin
Sweet Mochi Topping
[ Cooking w/ the BOYz 13 ] 子供料理：Sweet Mochi Topping [ Shopping List]Mochiko 1/2C (glutinous rice flour or sweet rice flour)Sugar 1/4C sugarWater 1/3CCornstarch
Oven Roasted Crispy Breaded Cauliflower
[ Cooking w/ the BOYz 12 ]：Oven Roasted Crispy Breaded Cauliflower Oven Roasted Crispy Breaded Cauliflowerオーブンで作るヘルシーなカリフラワーフライ [ Shopping List: 4 serving]1 cauliflower, 1 cup bread crumbs, 1/3 cup
Japanese Tuna Soboro Rice Bowl
[ Cooking w/ the BOYz 11 ] ：Japanese Tuna Soboro Rice Bowl [ Shopping List: 4 serving]1 can tuna (5oz=142g),Seasoning for tuna (5 tsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp
Grilled Abura-age
Abura-age (aburage, age) is a thinly sliced and deep fried tofu not confused with Atsu-age which is a deep fried whole tofu. When a thinly sliced tofu is
Natto and How To Eat It
Natto is a fermented soybean, and it is traditional and staple of Japanese food. Compared to tempeh which is another fermented soybean originated in Indonesia, Natto is wet
Eddo chips and roasted eddo
Have you heard of eddo (eddo) potatoes? It looks like small hairy potatoes which is closely related taro. We call it sato-imo in Japan and enjoy it especially
Wagashi
Wagashi is a traditional Japanese confectionery typically made from seasonal plant ingredients such as azuki bean, pumpkin and sweet potatoes. Since wagashi has strong tied with seasons, the
Hippari Udon
Hippari Udon which means, pulled udon, is a regional specialty from Yamagata prefecture in Tohoku Japan. Nobody knows where the name actually came from, but some people think
Tonkatsu sauce
Tonkatsu sauce is Japanese sauce that used for tonkatsu which is Japanese style fried breaded pork cutlets and for other fried foods mainly. The taste is somewhere between
Tonkatsu
Tonkatsu is a deep fried breaded pork, and is a Japanese invention obviously with strong influence of European cuisine. Now you are wondering what the different between tonkatsu
Takikomi Gohan
Takikomi gohan, or aji gohan as it is sometimes known, is seasoned steamed rice with a few other ingredients added for flavor. The added ingredients are typically various
Fried Tuna with Sweet Soy Sauce
When I was in Japan this summer, I bought an “ekiben” for my 2 hours train trip. Ekiben is a shortened word for eki bento, which means train
Japanese Fried or Baked Chicken
Kara-age is a Japanese cooking method that is used typically for chicken or fish. The chicken or fish is marinated in a soy sauce based marinade with ginger
Japanese Potato Salad
There are so many varieties of potato salad in the world. Every country and often every home has its own unique recipe, and it’s all good. Japan
One Pot Mac & Cheese
[ Cooking w/ the BOYz 10 ] One Pot Mac & Cheese [ Shopping List: 5 serving]2 cups milk2 cups water1 tsp salt1 box elbow macaroni1 cup mozzarella
Blueberry Mugcup Cake
[ Cooking w/ the BOYz 8 ] Blueberry Mugcup Cake [ Shopping List: 1 serving]3 tbsp flour1/4 tsp baking powder2 tbsp sugarpinch salt3 tbsp milk1 tbsp canola oil1/4
Roasted Crispy Chickpeas
[ Cooking w/ the BOYz 9 ] Healthy snack, roasted crispy chickpeas [ Shopping List ]1 can chickpeas 15oz1 tbsp olive oilSaltSpice such as curry powder (optional)
Scallion Pancakes
[ Cooking w/ the BOYz 8 ] Scallion Pancakes Scallion Pancakes, Chinese pan-fried savory flatbread [ Shopping List: 4 pancakes]2 cups all purpose flour3/4 – 1 cup warm
Healthy Nachos
[ Cooking w/ the BOYz 7 ] Healthy Nachos This tasty nachos are loaded with a lot of veggies! [ Shopping List ] Tortilla chipsCheddar cheeseBlack bean canScallionsJalapeño pepperTomatoAvocadoRadishCilantroLimeSour