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Marinated Mushrooms

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 14:36:47 +0000

This luscious blend of maitake, shimeji, and nameko mushrooms is sautéed to golden perfection before being pickled in a tangy, umami-packed marinade. With a playful kick from the red chili flakes and a fresh herbal zing from some basil, this easy Japanese mushroom recipe creates a tangy, sweet appetizer that's equally at home alongside a...

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Japanese Shredded Cabbage Salad

Marc Matsumoto — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:22:05 +0000

Step into any katsu restaurant in Japan, and you'll undoubtedly encounter those glorious mounds of feathery shredded cabbage, sitting like a crown beside a crispy, golden cutlet of Tonkatsu. But this ain't no coleslaw and as simple as it is, a lot of technique goes into transforming this humble member of the Brassica genus into...

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Tamagoyaki (Japanese Omelette)

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 08:57:05 +0000

Tamagoyaki is a sweet and savory Japanese omelette that's subtly seasoned and cooked in thin layers that are rolled together before being sliced. It's a quintessential part of Japanese cuisine, and it's one of those dishes that reminds most people in Japan about their mom's home cooking. And the best part? It's surprisingly easy to...

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Chinese Garlic Green Beans

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 13:13:41 +0000

Green beans are a humble ingredient, but when prepared well, they can pop off the plate with a luminous green hue that sings with a tender, crunchy texture in each bite. These Chinese Garlic Green Beans hit all the right notes with a chorus of textures and flavors thanks to a few traditional Chinese techniques....

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Salmon Onigiri

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 16:18:40 +0000

Most countries have some dishes that will remind most of their people of mom's home cooking. In Japan, Salmon Onigiri (鮭おにぎり) comes near the top of that list. With tender flakes of salt-cured salmon enveloped in a layer of rice, this self-contained meal offers the perfect blend of deliciousness and portability, making it a staple...

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Pomodoro Sauce with Spaghetti

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 12:58:40 +0000

Few dishes encapsulate the soul of Italian cooking quite like Spaghetti with Pomodoro sauce. Simple yet incredibly flavorful, you'd never guess how delicious a sauce made from just five ingredients can be. The keys, of course, are good ingredients combined with solid techniques, and in this week's post, I'm going to show you everything you...

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How to Make Panko Bread Crumbs

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 13:56:43 +0000

If you've ever wondered what makes foods like tonkatsu extraordinarily light and crisp, the answer is "panko." Panko (パン粉) literally means "bread crumbs" in Japanese, but they aren't just your run-of-the-mill bread crumbs. They're set apart by their light, feathery texture and coarse crumbs, which create a thick shatteringly crisp coating for fried foods. All...

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Seaweed Salad (Wakame Salad)

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 07:37:47 +0000

Seaweed Salad is known as Kaisou Sarada (海藻サラダ) here in Japan, and it refers to any salad that includes seaweed in it (not a specific dish). It's a common way of using sea vegetables at home, and I love dressing it in a sweet and tangy sesame dressing that makes it very similar to the packaged ones...

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Tamago Kake Gohan (Egg on Rice)

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Tamago Kake Gohan (卵かけご飯), affectionately known as TKG, is the ultimate Japanese breakfast comfort food which translates to "egg on rice." There are dozens of variations that run from whipping the egg white into a meringue to curing the egg yolk in soy sauce, but what they all share in common is a fresh, high-quality...

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Kinako (Roasted Soybean Powder)

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 07:21:04 +0000

Kinako, also known as roasted soybean powder, is a classic condiment used in wagashi for coating traditional Japanese sweets. As the soybeans slowly roast, their natural sugars caramelize, unlocking a delicate, nutty flavor reminiscent of toasted hazelnuts. Once ground into a delicate powder, this one-ingredient wonder becomes a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire, ready...

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