Category: COOKING

August 15, 2019

STIR-FRIED TOFU & GROUND MEAT WITH SPICY MISO SAUCE (MABO-TOFU) RECIPE

In Japan, stir-fried tofu and ground meat with spicy sauce is called “mabo-tofu”, and it is recognized as Chinese cuisine. When we go to Chinese restaurant here in Tokyo, we often order mabo-tofu. Although it is kind of difficult to…

Main Dish

August 14, 2019

Meat Sauce Pasta with Miso Recipe

What kind of pasta (spaghetti) sauce do you like the best? I like creamy sauce with well-cooked sweet onion and bacon…But sometimes I need MEAT for spaghetti! haha I don’t know why I have been introduced only creamy pasta recipes…

Main Dish

August 13, 2019

TAIWANESE CHICKEN RICE RECIPE

Have you been to Taiwan or tasted Taiwanese cuisine? I have been there several times, and tried great foods at some local restaurants. For me, the best unique part about the food there is the flavor of spices. I thought…

Main Dish

August 9, 2019

SESAME-MISO DIPPING SAUCE FOR COLD SOMEN NOODLES RECIPE

It has been very very… and very hot in this summer in Japan! There is almost no rain these days, and even the northernmost part of Japan, Hokkaido is as hot as Tokyo. When super hot days last so long,…

Main Dish

August 8, 2019

COLD TOFU WITH SPICY OKRA RECIPE

Have you heard of “Hiya-yakko” which is cold tofu topped with dried bonito flakes, minced green onion, and soy sauce? I guess it is the most popular finger food using tofu, and I am the one who love to eat…

Appetizer

August 7, 2019

Green Onion Dressed with Vinegar & Miso Recipe

I am big fan of the taste of “sweet and sour” made from vinegar, sugar, and various kinds of seasonings.But sometimes my husband doesn’t like too sour taste from vinegar. For those people who are not so good at vinegar,…

Side Dish

August 6, 2019

Spicy Cod Roe Baguette Recipe

Did you know that there is the best recipe for baguette with spicy cod roe? If you are interested in or love spicy cod roe, I really want you to try this special baguette recipe! Just like the creamy spaghetti…

Appetizer

August 5, 2019

BROCCOLI EGG SALAD WITH CURRY MAYONNAISE RECIPE

Let’s make some healthy side dish for today! How about using broccoli with delicious homemade dressing? It is said that broccoli is rich in Vitamin C (and also in other nutrients), so it must be not only delicious but very…

Salad

July 29, 2019

CRISPY FRIED TOFU PIZZA RECIPE

Do you like thin fried tofu? I really like it with miso soup because juicy fried tofu makes simple miso soup mild and extremely tasty. Also it matches so well with Japanese style simmered dishes. Thin fried tofu soaked up…

Appetizer

July 26, 2019

MISO BUTTER SWEET POTATO RECIPE

When it comes to sweet potato, deep-fried sweet potato with sweet sauce is one of the most popular snacks in Japan. It’s called “Daigaku-imo”.The sauce is made from mostly sugar (or honey) and a little water. It’s very simple dish,…

Snack