Side Dishes / Snacks

kefir cheese

Kefir Cheese

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 […]

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grilled smelts

Japanese Grilled Smelts (Shishamo)

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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shio koji marinated tofu

Shio-Koji-Marinated Tofu

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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Potato With Butter

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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Oil-Marinated Oysters

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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