Food Recipes – Delicious Food

I was going to write on article on Cold Japanese Ramen/Hiyasi Ramen/冷やしラーメン when I realized I would have to introduce one main element first, namely Chyashyu (in Japanese) or Char Siu (in Chinese).

Therefore, here is the basic Japanese-style Char Siu recipe before I can introduce the one on Hiyashi Ramen!

1. Put water in a large donabe pot or an electric skillet.
2. Add chicken stock powder, hot bean paste, soy sauce, and sake and bring to a boil.
3. Turn down the heat to low and add vegetables and simmer until softened.
4. Further, add tofu, cellophane noodles, and gyoza and simmer until cooked through.
5. *Adjust the flavor with soy sauce as you like.

Mix miso, sake, and sugar in a small cup. Put 1/2 Tbsp of butter and a portion of green bell pepper, carrot, and enoki on a large sheet of aluminium foil. Place a piece of salmon on the top. Spread a portion of miso mixture on the salmon. Fold the foil and seal the edges. Make four foil packets. Place two foil packets in a large skillet.

Otoshiage is a kind of deep-fried dishes can be made with different ingredients. In this recipe, tofu is the main ingredient. It makes a quick appetizer. Tofu Recipes Ingredients: 1 cotton tofu, drained 8 inch negi or leek, chopped 1/2 oz. katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) 1 egg, beaten 2 Tbsp katakuriko or corn starch *oil [...]

Ingredients: For one serving A few pieces of mussels, shrimps and scallops – I had 2 shrimps, 4 mussels and some scallops A bit of lettuce, torn into pieces – I used iceberg Chopped cilantro – as much as you please Chopped green onions and shredded ginger Chili and holy basil paste 1 piece of [...]

Japanese curry is very popular in Japan due to being cheap, easy to make and extremely tasty. Pork katsu curry is a great way to serve this delicious dish. Curry is also extremely versatile in that you can add a variety of toppings and ingredients such as tempura, natto and even cheese. INGREDIENTS • 3-4 [...]

Preparation time : 15 minutes Ingredients : 5 cups freshly cooked Japanese rice 1/2 teaspoon dashi powder dissolved in 400ml water 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons mirin 2 teaspoons wasabi paste, or to taste 1 sheet nori, toasted and cut in thin strips 350g fresh, sashimi-quality tuna, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons red pickled ginger [...]

Preparation time : 30 minutes Cooking time : 3 minutes Ingredients : 10g wakame 2 cups (500ml) water 170g cans water-packed tuna 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 baby cucumber, thinly sliced 1 tomato, diced Dressing 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons sesame oil Method : Soak the dried [...]

Ingredients : 2 tablespoons kanten (agar-agar) powder 1 tablespoon water 4 asparagus spears 4 king prawns (giant shrimp) 4 satoimo (taro), whole and peeled 1 cup (250ml) Katsuo Dashi 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon mirin Method : Soak the kanten powder in the water. Cut the asparagus into 3cm pieces and blanch in a [...]