NIKUJAGA - JAPANESE STYLE POTATO AND BEEF STEW RECIPE

Nikujaga was one of my favourite Japanese dishes when I first moved to Japan as it reminded me a little of an Irish stew at home.…

JAPANESE RECIPE: MIXED VEG IN A LIGHT AND CRISPY TEMPURA BATTER

Kaki-age tempura is a type of tempura with a mix of vegetables and other ingredients such as seafood. I think it's one of the…

JAPANESE SWEET POTATO CHIPS RECIPE WITH WASABI MAYO

I mentioned in a previous post that I’m always looking for foods that help asthma since my little boy was diagnosed with asthma …

QUICK JAPANESE RECIPE: FIG & GOAT'S CHEESE SALAD WITH JAPANESE DRESSING

SALAD INGREDIENTS: 100g mixed salad leaves 2 fresh figs (cut into bite size pieces) 80g soft goat's cheese (use a teaspoon to…

JAPANESE TONJIRU RECIPE - PORK SOUP

Tonjiru is a tasty Japanese stew using pork, vegetables,  and miso paste. Traditionally pork is used however you could use chicke…

JAPANESE COLESLAW RECIPE WITH DAIKON AND CARROT

Since my son was diagnosed with asthma I've tried to research what kind of foods might help his asthma. A healthy and well ba…

BASIC JAPANESE COOKING: HOW TO MAKE SUSHI RICE (SHARI OR SUSHI-MESHI)

 STEP 1 - HOW TO WASH AND COOK THE RICE: Measure 2 cups of Japanese white rice (using a rice cup this weighs 320g).    Place t…

JAPANESE RAMEN COOKING EXPERIENCE WITH WAGAMAMA

A few weeks ago I was very fortunate to be part of a small group that was invited to a ramen cooking experience with Wagamama'…