Have Fun Making Bento Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:58:00 +0100
Here is a bento (Japanese-style boxed meal) I prepared for my son. Rice balls (onigiri) are decorated to look like people, using seaweed (nori). It's fun to make different faces,... Permalink: http://japanesefood.about.com/b/a/256002.htm
Iron Chef Japan Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:31:00 +0100
Iron Chef is a Japanese cooking show aired in Japan from Oct. 1993 to Oct. 1999. If you have missed the show in the past, Iron Chef Japan is airing... Permalink: http://japanesefood.about.com/b/a/256000.htm
Homemade Aburaage? Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:51:00 +0100
A member of Japanese Food Forum is trying to make aburaage at home and needs your help. "I've tried to fry up my own aburaage (for inarizushi) but have not... Permalink: http://japanesefood.about.com/b/a/255999.htm
Daikon and Tuna Spaghetti Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:22:00 +0100
The combination of daikon radish and tuna with spaghetti may seem a bit odd, but they go well together. Grated daikon (daikon oroshi) adds a refreshing flavor. When you want... Permalink: http://japanesefood.about.com/b/a/255997.htm
Kaki Fry Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:28:00 +0100
Do you like oysters? Oysters are in season in Japan now. When the weather is getting cold, I crave "kaki fry", which are deep-fried oysters. It's a popular lunch and... Permalink: http://japanesefood.about.com/b/a/255996.htm
Japanese Recipe of the Week: Imokenpi Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:59:00 +0100
It looks like French fries, but it's actually deep-fried and sugar-coated sweet potatoes called imokenpi. Imokenpi is a really crunchy snack, and it's hard to stop eating it.
Imokenpi Recipe
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Tofu Dengaku Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:17:00 +0100
Grilled tofu with sweet miso sauce is called tofu dengaku. It's usually skewered on bamboo sticks and is a popular item in Izakaya (Japanese-style restaurants). I like the sweet miso... Permalink: http://japanesefood.about.com/b/a/255994.htm
Gyudon - Beef Bowl Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:55:00 +0100
Gyudon is a delicious rice bowl with simmered beef. It's popular as an inexpensive and quick meal at Japanese gyudon chain restaurants, such as Yoshinoya. Simmer beef slices with onion... Permalink: http://japanesefood.about.com/b/a/255993.htm