Gomadashi / fish sesame paste

I first encountered the expression gomadashi on a website introducing regional udon specialties . It is a paste made of grilled f…

Kinoko-iri sundupu / soondupu jjigae Korean soft tofu stew with mushrooms

A tasty Korean soft tofu stew has made a comeback at our table! My now typical lineup of seasonings to reduce overall sodium -- s…

Somen, udon no tsuketsuyu / dipping sauce for somen or udon noodles

Strong dashi is the key to a flavorful dipping sauce. <Ingredients> (Enough for 2-3 servings) For dashi Approx. 350 cc wate…

Harusame to komatsuna no itameni / saute-simmered mung bean vermicelli and komatsuna

A simple mung bean vermicelli dish flavored with oyster sauce. Dried shiitake mushrooms add an earthy depth. 1/3 of recipe : 103 …