Jun 17th, 2009
by youlin.
Japanese Noodles Recipes : Japanese Green Tea Soba (茶蕎麦)
Buckwheat noodles or soba(蕎麦) is one of the healthy dish and a hot weather favorite in Japan.
Green Tea Soba (茶蕎麦)
There are many type of soba in Japan and the most delicious type is, of course, the freshly home-made type called “te-uchi soba”(手打ã¡è•Žéº¦). But, it is hardly find [...]
May 22nd, 2009
by youlin.
Recently the weather is really hot and makes me feel feverish. And I was longing to have some hot congee. So, I get all the ingredients prepared and cook this delicious porridge.
I remember a chef in Yokohama Chinese Town restaurant told me on my last visit to Japan, said the most important point to cook [...]
The Japanese Rice (Nihon no Kome)
Like other Asian countries, rice is the staple food in Japan. However, in Japan, rice is not only essential food, but it is considered a refined art of dining. It has long been the mark of fine living. The Japanese takes their rice very seriously as an essential part of [...]
Recently I found this cool Obama sushi make by a famous Japanese Chef in Tokyo. See below the fantastic sushi art presented by Mr Ken Kawazumi, Principal of Tokyo Academy in Sugamo, Tokyo.
After some trials and errors such as sushi rice quantity, nori length, sushi ingredients etc.. Here is the Obama Sushi. Obama’s skin is [...]
Apr 30th, 2009
by youlin.
居酒屋 (Izakaya)
Have you ever been to Izakaya?
Izakaya is a type of traditional Japanese drinking place which serves food to accompany the drinks. Izakaya offers all sorts of dishes other than alcoholic drinks such as sake, beer shochu, chuhai etc. Food in Izakaya are designed to be shared like karaage, yakitori, kushiyaki, sashimi, hiyayako, tsukemono, edamame [...]
Apr 25th, 2009
by youlin.
Japanese Beef Recipes -Shabu Shabu (ã—ゃã¶ã—ゃã¶ï¼‰
Shabu shabu is one of the Japanese hot pot dishes and most enjoyable winter dishes. The array of ingredients is prepared in advance. Ingredients such as thinly sliced meat, vegetables and other ingredients are cooked in a skillet on the table making it possible for hosts to relax and enjoy [...]