Homemade Japanese “Gari” (Pickled Ginger) Recipe｜海外で作る、手作りガリ Today I’m sharing one of my favorite homemade Japanese condiments – Gari, the thinly sliced pickled ginger that often comes alongside nigiri sushi. I made this batch because I simply missed it. Unlike Japan, you can’t...
Special! Meat Sauce in Oven- with Homemade Dried Tomatoes, 大人のパスタ：オーブン仕立てのミートソース Fancy Meat Sauce Pasta Done in Oven How I celebrated my first homemade oven dried tomatoes from my previous post- a fun initiative thanks so much to @r_schoofje , #rinasfoodchallenge for #tomatoparty A more classical / authentic meat sauce than usual,...
“What Japanese people misses in Japan, when they are abroad” / 海外生活で、日本を恋しく思う瞬間 Some typical idea of “what Japanese people misses in Japan, when they are abroad”. Actually, I have been thinking so deeply on this topic for some time – what makes food life in Japan so different?In...
Rich savor! Peanut Butter Gochujang Sauce / ピーナッツバター＆コチュジャンソース Peanut Butter Gochujang Sauce, what a delicious goodness✨ Inspired by Zahra-san’s recipe on her Instagram Post: The peanut gochujang dressing aka the ‘Extra good thing’ is what elevates this dish from an ordinary vegetable side dish...
5 Points to make delicious Homemade Banh Mi / 自家製バインミーを楽しむコツ I am a super fan of Banh Mi, Vietnamese sandwiches.I have been adventuring Bánh Mì shops in Singapore, but nothing beats the ones I had in Vietnam.From tasting several from Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh, I...
How to Cook Next Level Oden, Japanese Pot-au-feu / ちょっと丁寧な自家製おでん Cooking Oden in Singapore : A bit of personal resolution✨ What’s your comfort taste? For me, it’s always the flavor of Japanese dashi broth.Even when I post cooking around flavors from traveling & my beautiful timeline,...
Ratatouille for Grown ups, with Watermelon Salad / 大人のラタトゥイユ＆スイカサラダ A meal of two dishes, with homemade Paneer – A fresh Indian Cottage Cheese Ingredients so primitive: milk (whole the better), lemon juice (vinegar), and salt. Quick photo tour in my previous post, or video on...
Homemade Naan & Spinach Saag Panner Curry / インド旅行を振り返るクッキング Indian cooking project to reflect my travel : Spinach Saag Panner Curry with Naan plate.I need to practice much more, but it was delicious! And with the salad of yesterday, yum! 1. Homemade Fresh Paneer(fresh Indian...
Amazing Green Chili Paste! Crunchy Vegan “Raita Salad”/ フレッシュ＆食感最高、ライタサラダ With an Indian main dish in mind, I was wondering what would be a nice salad – and then I remembered, I had just the recipe bookmarked, which also called for preserved lemons… the Crunchy Vegan...
How to & tips: Asparagus & Shrimp Tempura / 季節の天ぷら、アスパラガス編 Taking up on my seasonal joy, with Asparagus & Shrimp Tempura. When in Japan, tasting season was not at all difficult, as we were blessed with distinct seasons, gifts from sea & mountains.But now in tropical...
Love✨ Quick gorgeous recipe, Gyoza with Lotus Roots Topping /レンコン餃子 Love love! Gyoza with Lotus Roots Topping Love love Gyozam🥟❣️Japanese way to call Chinese pan-fried dumplings. This time, Gyoza with Lotus Roots Topping. In Chinese restaurants, I see more steamed / boiled dumplings, where in Japan...
Bang Bang! Wonderful side dish, Xi’an style Cucumber and Chicken Salad/ バンバンきゅうり＆チキンサラダ Bang Bang, Xi’an style Cucumber & Chicken Salad. I wanted a side dish with some Asian/Chinese feels to match the meal- and I remembered I saved a very nice one from Julia-san (@julia_with_a_good_appetite ), from her...
