Sukiyaki (すき焼き) »
I know Sukiyaki, the song- a beautiful, sentimental song translated from a popular Japanese song but I had no idea what a sukiyaki dish was, I did have a vague childhood recollection of it as sauteed meat and veggies but I can’t quite remember the taste. I recently had sukiyaki from a Japanese resto and [...]
Tonkatsu (Japanese Breaded Pork) »
Make it fun. It doesn’t have to be complicated. It will be what it will be – I’m loving this quote that I picked up from Gwyneth Patrow’s cook book. It’s exactly how I feel about cooking, I just could not articulate it…it applies to my life as well. :) Here’s an easy and [...]
Chocolate Truffles Daifuku ( Latte Mochi with Chocolate Truffles Filling) »
I usually make chocolate truffles daifuku with milk flavored mochi until my sister-in-law told me of her favorite tiramisu mochi and it inspired me to add coffee to my mochi. And, oh-my- goodness… It’s sooo yummmy! Tip: Keep this particular daifuku chilled or the chocolate filling will soften. I suggest using a glove when making [...]
Basic Daifuku Recipe (Mochi with Red Bean Paste Filling) »
My kids are very happy when I make these for them. Daifuku is mochi with filling, usually with anko or red bean (azuki) paste. I use sweetened red mung beans to substitute for the anko filling, they taste the same anyway. You can make variations or use different flavors for the mochi and for the [...]
Easy Chicken Teriyaki »
Just like adobo this classic Japanese dish is so easy to prepare and always satisfy any hungry tummy. This is one of my favorite dishes to cook when in a hurry to put food on the table. I like to pair this with sauteed cabbage with turmeric and lots of rice, steamy hot rice!! mmmm..mmm [...]
Japanese Cotton Cake »
I love cakes especially simple ones that doesn’t need any icing and goes well with tea or coffee. When I saw this cake on Jeannie’s blog , I just knew that I’m going to like it. This cake is so light and fluffy and has a creamy taste; I have to warn you though, i’ts quite addictive, [...]
Japanese Kastella »
I was looking for a simple light cake to bake, something that doesn’t need any frosting, so I took out one of my old cake book and stumbled upon a recipe for Japanese Kastella. Japanese Kastella originated from Portuguese Madeira and was brought to Japan in the 16th century. It says in the book that [...]
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