Japanese recipes
Benihana’s Fried Rice
If you can’t stand the heat, then step away from this 500-degree griddle! My friend Dave received a Be the Chef program gift certificate at Benihana’s from his family. It always looks so easy to be a teppanyaki chef. Trust me, it’s very difficult and VERY hot! Dave did an amazing job at keeping everything […]
Continue ReadingSavory Egg Custard (Chawanmushi)
Japanese Comfort Food My friend Yoko from Japan, directed me step by step on how to make this dish. We were served this several times while we were there. Chawanmushi literally means “tea cup steam” or “steamed in a tea bowl”. It is a Japanese egg custard. Chawanmushi can be eaten either hot, cold or […]
Continue ReadingTonkatsu Sauce
Tonkatsu (豚カツ, とんかつ or トンカツ, pork cutlet), is a Japanese food which consists of a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet. Tonkatsu originated in Japan in the 19th century. I wrote about Pork Tonkatsu about 3 years ago that was served with store bought Tonkatsu sauce. I had a hankering for breaded pork and was out of the sauce, so I decided to make my own. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:216]
Continue ReadingMiso Bagna Couda
Last night, I was invited at the last minute to have dinner at a Japanese restaurant in Pasadena, CA – thanks Dad! As a starter, we had the Bagna couda (farmers market organic vegetable). 健康さんへ、旬の有機野菜をアンチョビとオリーブオイルで This is where two cultures successfully collide. Bagna couda, is a warm dip typical of Piedmont, Italy, made from garlic, […]
Continue ReadingJapanese Guacamole
Serving Suggestions: Try with crispy shrimp chips. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:294]
Continue ReadingShishito Peppers
Little Tokyo at 100 Degrees Farneheit! Yesterday, I roamed aimlessly around Little Tokyo in downtown Los Angeles in the 100 degree heat. I walked through many supermarkets, “gift shops”, clothing stores, Hello Kitty shops, etc. I can’t get enough of all that little, beautifully designed stuff they sell. For instance, erasers that come in every single […]
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