Here’s a Japanese recipe for baked fish. After cleaning and drying, cut some slits into the sides of your fish to allow the flavouring to penetrate. For a 1 kg (2 lb) fish, mix 2½ tablespoons of sake, 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, ½ a teaspoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of finely grated fresh ginger. Place some…… Continue reading baked whole snapper + bean sprout salad
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garlic steak + miso pumpkin
Japanese garlic steak. Need I say more? Make some shallow cuts into each side of the steak and marinate in 45ml (1½ oz) of soy sauce, 1½ tablespoons of mirin (sweet cooking sake) and 2 crushed cloves of garlic for at least 20 minutes. When you’re ready to cook, heat a heavy pan (preferably cast iron)…… Continue reading garlic steak + miso pumpkin
sesame seared tuna with soba noodles and edamame
A lovely cold dish for a hot day and gluten free too. Cook the soba noodles according to instructions and when they are ready immediately run cold water over them. Place them into a bowl with 2-3 sliced spring onions and some cooked and shelled edamame (young soy) beans. Make a sauce of 3 tablespoons of soy sauce,…… Continue reading sesame seared tuna with soba noodles and edamame
okonomiyaki
These Japanese vegetable pancakes are a delight. Unlike some take-away versions the vegetables still have some bite, the taste is fresh and there isn’t too much stodgy batter. Thanks to Smitten Kitchen for this one and to Thomas for cooking it! Make the tangy sauce first. Combine ¼ of a cup of ketchup, 1½ tablespoons of Worcestershire…… Continue reading okonomiyaki
asian style vegetable omelette
Although inspired by Vietnamese pancakes, this omelette is Japanese in style and the filling is more Thai. For each person allow one egg and ½ a teaspoon of cornflour (cornstarch). In a cup, mix the cornflour to a paste with cold water. In a bowl beat the eggs well and add the cornflour paste with some extra water.…… Continue reading asian style vegetable omelette
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