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How to Make Ikura

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 14:30:33 +0000

The briny burst of flavor as ikura pops in your mouth is as addictive as it is satisfying, but have you ever wondered how it's made? Autumn is the spawning season for salmon and trout; when they return to the rivers they were born in, bellies packed with eggs. If you go salmon fishing or...

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Kappa Maki (Cucumber Sushi Rolls)

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 13:56:14 +0000

Despite its humble roots, Kappa Maki sushi or cucumber sushi rolls are an exquisite balance of textures and tastes, and it's the perfect roll for beginners to hone your sushi-making skills. With a crispy strip of cucumber rolled in tangy sweet sushi rice and crisp nori, it may sound simple, but you'll learn a few...

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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 13:06:39 +0000

This easy Asian Chicken Lettuce Wrap recipe is as enticing to the eye as it is to the palate. Every component comes together to paint a vibrant dish loaded with contrasting colors, tastes, and textures. Each refreshing bite is nestled in a lettuce cup with umami-packed basil chicken and zesty lime pickled onions. The sweet,...

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Panko Chicken Tenders

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 11:53:40 +0000

In the world of culinary delights, few dishes can match the allure of perfectly fried chicken. Japan has a huge variety ranging from potato-chip-crisp Karaage to crackling Tebasaki wings, but there’s always room for more. For this chicken tender recipe, I’ve mashed up the marinade from my karaage recipe with the breading technique from my...

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Crispy Shrimp Toast

Marc Matsumoto — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:32:48 +0000

Shrimp Toast Shrimp toast often gets a bad rap as greasy, but if you make it at home, it's a delightfully crispy and flavorful Chinese appetizer that's perfect for game days and get-togethers. Making them is not hard, and they can even be prepared ahead of time, but the trick is to fry them just...

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Crispy Coconut Shrimp

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 12:15:28 +0000

Easy Coconut Shrimp Coconut shrimp is a delectable finger food that's super easy to prepare and addictively delicious. Each bite is like a tropical beach vacation for your mouth with succulent shrimp covered in crispy shredded coconut. Most of the prep can be done in advance, making this the perfect way to wow your guests...

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Teriyaki Chicken Wings

Marc Matsumoto — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:19:11 +0000

Chicken Teriyaki Wings "Teriyaki" literally means glossy grilled in Japanese, and although boneless chicken teriyaki can be made in a frying pan, the method doesn't work great for wings. That's why I've developed this easy two-step method that will get you tender flavorful wings, glazed in a gloriously glossy teriyaki sauce. They don't require much...

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Creamy Mentaiko Bread Spread

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 02 May 2021 13:34:37 +0000

Mentaiko Bread Spread Although mentaiko is most commonly stuffed into onigiri or served with a bowl of rice in Japan, it's a flavorful ingredient that can season dishes such as pasta or potato salad. Many bakeries in Japan sell mentaikopan (明太子パン), which is bread, that's been slathered in mentaiko mixed with cheese, butter, or mayonnaise. ...

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Crispy Tofu Bites

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 12:52:46 +0000

Crispy Tofu Bites Tofu is a protein-packed plant-based food, but it's not usually known for having an incredible texture or delicious flavor. The trick is to think about it as a blank canvas you can use to create almost any texture or flavor you want. This crispy tofu bites recipe aims to get the texture...

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Spicy Tuna Roll

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 16:20:46 +0000

Spicy Tuna Roll (スパイシーツナロール) Although Spicy Tuna Rolls don't come from Japan (they were created in L.A.), this modern sushi has become the most popular roll in many parts of the world. It's colorful, flavorful, and because the tuna is chopped up, even lower-quality tuna cuts with stringy connective tissue can be turned tender and...

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