Onsen tamago (hot spring eggs, 温泉卵) are commonly made by boiling eggs in hot springs throughout parts of Japan, hence the name. They are similar to poached eggs in that they have creamy yolks, but onsen tamago are easier to make, and involve less clean-up. There are different ways to prepare onsen tamago, but my […]
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Kefir cheese can be used in place of cream cheese and sour cream, and it has the added benefit of probiotics. I make milk kefir every day, so I can make kefir cheese any day I need it. I no longer buy cream cheese and sour cream because kefir cheese is better for the body
Smelts (“shishamo” (ししゃも) in Japanese) are little river fish that are widely sold in the supermarkets all year round. They are cheap, super easy to prepare, delicious, and very good for you because you get to eat all of it, from head to tail! Good source of protein and calcium. You can cook them any
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Dressing up sashimi with shio koji is my favorite way of eating sashimi. Shio koji turns any ordinary fish/seafood into a rich, velvety one.
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I’m going to show you a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious veggie dish called “goma ae”. “Goma” means sesame seeds, and “ae” means to mix. So this is a dish of veggies mixed with sesame seeds. It’s slightly sweet, comforting and healthy. Sakura YubiHi! I’m a Japanese woman who lives in Tokyo.
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I’m going to show you how to make shio-koji-marinated tofu. That’s right. You can marinate tofu in shio koji, and what you end up with is something creamy and delicious. It’s kind of like cheese, but not quite like cheese. It’s one of a kind. Sakura YubiHi! I’m a Japanese woman who lives in Tokyo.
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I’m going to show you how to make this delicious snack using potato and butter. I mean, who doesn’t love the combination of potato and butter!? It’s gotta be good, right? Yes, it’s amazing, and it’s amazingly easy to make! Sakura YubiHi! I’m a Japanese woman who lives in Tokyo. My passion is cooking and
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I’m going to show you how to make this simple and delicious dish using leafy greens and shio koji. We Japanese call a dish like this “aemono”. Aeomono is a dish where vegetables or other ingredients are mixed with seasoning. This dish is super easy, quick to make, and excellent when you want some greens.
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Today I’m going to show you how to make oysters marinated in oil. This dish is full of umami and goes really well with alcoholic beverages. If you like oysters, you will love this dish. Sakura YubiHi! I’m a Japanese woman who lives in Tokyo. My passion is cooking and eating food. Read more about
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I’m going to show you how to make a rolled omelet using shio koji. We Japanese call this type of omelet, tamagoyaki. Tamagoyaki is a regular in bento boxes and it can also be a side dish that goes perfectly with your favorite alcoholic beverage. It has a slightly sweet and comforting flavor, and it
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