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About ponzu pork and eggplant Ponzu pork and eggplant is a simple stir-fried eggplant and pork with a nice acidity of ponzu soy sauce. (Ponzu is a citrus-based sauce commonly used in Japanese cooking). In this recipe after adding ponzu soy sauce, stir-fry it well to give it a rich finish while retaining …
About Chinese chicken balls with 2 sauces “Chinese chicken balls with 2 sauces” is one of our family favorite dishes. Light and crispy chicken fritters go very well with sweet and sour sauce, and Japanese tartar sauce. I don’t know if the name “Chinese chicken balls” is correct, but …
About caramelized orange chicken & vegetables “Caramelized orange chicken & vegetables” is a dish with chicken and a lot of vegetables in sweet and sour seasoning. Since the sugar is caramelized, it has a deep taste. Originally I made it with red wine instead of orange juice. However, …
About Japanese large fried chicken “Sanzoku yaki” Japanese large fried chicken “Sanzoku yaki” is a type of karaage. Karaage is the Japanese name for fried chicken and is very popular over there. Usual karaage uses a bite-sized piece of chicken, but Sanzoku yaki is a local cuisine in Nagano …
About green onion miso chicken Green onion miso chicken is a chicken dish with miso and green onion. The combination of green onion and miso is very common in Japan. In Japan, there is a versatile seasoning called “Negi miso”. It is made with plenty of green onions …
About marinated chicken and onion Marinated chicken and onion is a dish called “Nanbanzuke” in Japan. “Nanbanzuke” is a dish of fried meat or fish and flavorful vegetables soaked in a sweet and sour sauce. It has a light and refreshing taste. I prefer to make …
About Japanese spring roll – “Harumaki” This time is a recipe for Japanese spring roll – “Harumaki”. “Harumaki” is the Japanese name for spring roll. It is a literal translation, “Haru” means spring, and “Maki” means Rolling. In fact, spring rolls are a very common food …
About beef sushi salad Beef sushi salad is a refreshing, salad-like sushi. It is a rice dish topped with beef, scrambled eggs, and baby leaves over vinegared rice. The crispy texture of green vegetables goes well with the sweet and spicy stir-fried beef. Also, the color is beautiful …
About Chinese cabbage with ground meat dish Chinese cabbage with ground meat dish is a simple, easy-to-make, delicious and economical dish. Since the ingredients (Chinese cabbage / Napa cabbage, green onions, glass noodles, and minced meat) are inexpensive and easily available, I often use them. I season these with oyster …
About Hayashi rice – quick and easy version Hayashi rice is a dish of sliced beef and onions cooked in demi-glace sauce or tomato based sauce and served with rice. It is a popular “Yoshoku” dish in Japan (Western dishes arranged in Japanese style). In some areas in Japan, people use pork slices instead …