Osechi cooking 2023 ⑫”Nishiki Tamago”, steamed egg cake / 究極の卵タイム・錦玉子 My last post for documentation of my early Osechi (Japanese new year meal), with “Nishiki Tamago” – a dessert made of hard-boiled eggs.I’m always so amazed at how pure and simple yet beautiful this dish is...
Osechi cooking 2023 ⑪ Tricolore ”Matsukaze”, Japanese meatloaf / 三色トリコロールの松風風 Happy Saturday✨ Excited to scroll my timeline with so much festive Christmas preparation & cooking ✨Cooking for someone & for love of season is so wonderful…✨ Documentation on my early Osechi (traditional Japanese New Year meal)✨Today...
Osechi cooking 2023 ⑩ Pretty “Kanten”: Apple & Yuzu agar agar Jelly / キラキラ寒天 2種 レモンりんご＆柚子羹 Happy Thursday🥰✨ Back in my Japan, enjoying my mother’s Omu rice😋❤️ Documentation on Osechi (Japanese new year bento) item🍱 Today introducing a dessert of apple & yuzu agar jelly (寒天, kanten)🍎🍋It’s pretty & always everyone’s favorites....
Osechi cooking 2023 ⑨ “Yoro ebi” & “Nishime / Chikuzen-ni” / おせち作り、養老海老＆筑前煮（お煮しめ） Happy Wednesday✨ Documentation on my early Osechi (traditional Japanese New Year meal)✨Really an old school, grandpa grandma menu, but something will not feel right if I don’t cook them. -“Nishime / Chikuzen-ni” – Simmere root Veggies...
Osechi cooking 2023 ⑥ “Kobu (Kombu) Maki” – Kelp roll with stuffed salmon / サーモン＆生姜の昆布巻き Happy Sunday✨ Documentation on my early Osechi (traditional Japanese New Year meal)✨ “Kobu (Kombu) Maki” – kelp roll with stuffed fish.This is my personal most favorite- I always enjoy nibbling on the cut off edges &...
Osechi cooking 2023 ⑤ “Date Maki” Sweet Japanese fish omelet / はんぺんで簡単伊達巻 Back in Japan for a while, it’s one of the best seasons – so nice to see my family!!I went for a walk to Tsukiji (former fish market) this morning, but wow it’s so popular &...
Osechi cooking 2023 ④ “Kazari-giri/飾り切り” knife work & “Sunomono”/ おせち作り、飾り切り＆酢の物・なます Documentation on my early Osechi (traditional Japanese New Year meal)✨ Items around Japanese decorative knife cuts “Kazari-giri/飾り切り”: ①”Subasu /Subasu”, Pickled Flower Lotus Root, ②Ume-Ninjin (Flower carrots) ,③Namasu (Pickled julienne veggies).You would need sharp knives…✨ These boxed...
Osechi cooking 2023 ③ Boxed in Juubako / おせち作り、重箱詰めと銘々詰めと What is “Osechi”? Welcome to my documentation of Osechi (traditional Japanese new year meal)🍱 These boxed meal are prepared for January 1st – to be enjoyed for several days of new year holidays.Each item carries special...
Osechi cooking 2022 Ch.13, “Imo Kinton” Sweet Potatoes/ 2022年末おせちづくり その13.芋きんとん Good morning 🎍🐇✨New Year vibes still continuing – in Japan we celebrate until January 3rd(work starts on 4-5th)✨✨ Two more to go – documentation on Osechi (Japanese new year bento) item🍱Each item has wishes & meanings,...
Osechi cooking 2022 Ch.14, “Matsukaze-yaki” Japanese Meatloaf / 2022年末おせちづくり その14.松風焼き Good morning✨Last one! Would be happy if this series serves as any hint to enjoy the essence of Japanese cooking & omotenashi spirit🥰🙏✨✨ Documentation on Osechi (Japanese new year bento) item.Each item has wishes & meanings,...
Osechi cooking 2022 Ch.11, “Kobumaki” Salmon Kelp Rolls / 2022年末おせちづくり その11. サーモンの昆布巻き Happy new years eve🥰✨✨I’m so thankful of all the interactions I had this year here, glad I took the courage to start something new☺️🙏✨✨ Documentation on Osechi (Japanese new year bento) item- three more to go🍱Each...
Osechi cooking 2022 Ch.10, “Hana Renkon / Subasu” / 2022年末おせちづくり その10．花れんこん・酢ばす Good morning✨✨Documentation on Osechi (Japanese new year bento) item🍱Each item has wishes & meanings, I try to cook to have those points stand out✨ Today introducing “Hana-renkon/花蓮根”-pickled flower shaped lotus roots✨This has to do with “Kazari-giri...
