Yummy Chive Hamburger Steak - Video Recipe

This recipe advanced to the voting stage of the recipe contest called "おかずの星（okazu no hoshi)" that decides the dishes to add to the menu of 1900 restaurants nationwide in Japan!!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFD6UsAw0oI

This is my favorite dish! My mom cooks gyoza filling in this way and I love the taste, so I rearranged to the hamburger steaks ;D

Chinese chive gives very tasty flavor and Fu (Japanese Wheat gluten) keeps all the delicious juices in the meat.

Of course, it goes great with white rice! Perfect for bento, too!



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Yummy Chive Hamburger Steak

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 25min
Number of servings: 8 bite-size hamburger steaks

Ingredients:
200g (7oz.) ground beef and pork mixture
150g (5.3oz.) onion
100g (3.5oz.) Chinese chive
1 tbsp. sugar
salt and cracked black pepper
1 egg
15 Fu (Japanese dried wheat gluten) or 4 tbsp. Panko (bread crumbs)
sesame oil
A
* 1 tbsp. soy sauce
* 1.5 tbsp. rice vinegar
* 2 tsp. ground white sesame seeds
* 1 tsp. sesame oil

Directions:
1. Finely mince onion and finely chop Chinese chive. Crush the Fu (Japanese dried wheat gluten) into crumbs and add a bit of water to make it soft.
2. Heat sesame oil in a frying pan and saute the onion until soft and translucent for about 10 minutes. Add sugar and season with salt and cracked black pepper. Add Chinese chive and cook until tender. Remove from the heat and leave to cool.
3. Meanwhile mix A and make the sauce.
4. In a large bowl, put ground beef and pork mixture, egg, Fu crumbs, and sauteed chive mixture and mix well with hands until all ingredients are combined and smooth.
5. Divide it into 8 and toss each from one hand to the other hand repeatedly. Indent the center of each with fingers.
6. Heat sesame oil in a frying pan and saute the patties over medium high heat until a nice brown crust forms on the bottom. Turn the patties over, cover, and on low heat, cook for about 5 minutes until done. Then turn the heat up to medium high and saute them until a brown crust forms on the second side.
7. Transfer hamburger steaks to individual plate, pour the sauce over and enjoy!

↓レシピ（日本語）
http://recipe.rakuten.co.jp/recipe/1070000683/
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Seoul Makgeolli (막걸리) Event by Suntory

There was a 3-day Seoul Makgeolli (ソウルマッコリ) event in Roppongi on the weeked!





The event was held by Suntory (Japanese brewing company) and it was pretty cool that you pay only 3 bucks to get a free food plate, 3 drinks, and 2 cans of Seoul Makgeolli :D







Jang Geun-suk (장근석) promotes the Seoul Makgeolli!



Have you ever tried Makgeolli?!

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NO EGG Vegan Matcha Green Tea Banana Ice Cream - Video Recipe

NO egg, NO ice cream machine needed!!!
Banana gives a rich flavor and thick texture like an ice cream.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcP-CbUin44

You can of course use an ice cream machine to save time ;)



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NO EGG Vegan Matcha Green Tea Banana Ice Cream

Difficulty: easy
Time: 15min + freezing time
Number of servings: 6

Necessary Equipment:
electric mixer

Ingredients:
200ml soy whipping cream or vegan whipping cream
A
* 180g (6.3oz.) banana
* 150ml soy milk
* 4 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. Matcha green tea powder

1. Add the same amount of hot water to Matcha powder and mix well with a spoon.
2. Put A and 1. in a blender (mixer) and process until smooth.
3. Whip soy or vegan whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
4. Mix 2. and 3., then freeze for about 2 hours. Mix with a spoon and freeze again. Repeat this mix and freeze method for about 3 times, then freeze overnight. Put out from the freezer 10 minutes before you serve.

↓レシピ（日本語）
http://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2011/09/blog-post_26.html
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Summer is over here in Japan. We have nice and cool autumn weather.

I miss summer but I love autumn. hehe

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Love Pink Brownies - Video Recipe

On our wedding (2010.10.10), we served our guests with my Love Pink Brownies along with the recipe!!!
http://createeathappy.blogspot.jp/2010/10/love-pink-brownie.html


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgWPJDUa4dI

Our wedding theme was "Heart Full NY Central Park".
We decorated our reception hall with trees and rocks like the park. You can find birds and squirrels, too! In contrast, all guest tables were decorated with heart-shaped flower arrangements in my favorite color "pink" ;)
http://createeathappy.blogspot.com/2010/10/my-wedding.html

All posts about our wedding is under Wedding label on my blog :D
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Love Pink Brownies

Difficulty: medium
Time: 60min + some refrigeration time
Number of servings: 16 brownies

Necessary Equipment:
9-inch square brownie pan
electric mixer

NOTE: Ingredients are listed in both American and metric measurements. However, please use a kitchen scale (metric measurements) to get a perfect result.

Ingredients:
((Brownie))
100g (1/2 cup) white chocolate
3 eggs
100g (1 cup) all-purpose flour
70g (6 tbsp.) unsalted butter *room temperature
70g (5 tbsp.) sugar
60g (1/2 cup) sugar-free dried cranberries
1 tbsp. white curacao *optional
((Pink Ganache))
70g (1/3 cup) white chocolate
2 tbsp. whipping cream
1 tsp. white curacao *optional
red food coloring
((Toppings))
white chocolate
sprinkles of your choice

Directions:
((Brownie))
1. Soak the sugar-free dried cranberries in white curacao overnight. Grease the brownie pan, or line with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 180C (350F).
2. Melt the chopped white chocolate over hot water. Remove from hot water and mix butter with the remaining heat until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and sugar with an electric mixer on high speed for about 5 minutes until white and fluffy. Then on low speed, beat for about 2 minutes to set the texture.
4. Add 1/3 of (3.) in (2.) and fold together with spatula. Then add the rest and mix well.
5. Sift in flour and mix well with spatula until combined. Fold in cranberries.
6. Pour the batter into the brownie pan and drop the pan lightly on the counter to raise air bubbles out of the batter.
7. Bake at 180C (350F) for 15 minutes until golden brown. Cover the brownie with aluminum foil and continue to bake for another 15 minutes. (Depending on the heat of the oven, cooking time may differ, so please watch carefully.)
8. Remove the brownie from the pan by lifting the parchment paper and place it on a wire rack to cool.
((Pink Ganache))
1. Place the chopped white chocolate and whipping cream in a metal bowl. Place it over hot water and melt the chocolate until smooth.
2. Remove from hot water and mix in white curacao. Then add red food coloring (little at a time) and mix until you reach a nice medium shade of pink.
3. Cut the cake into 16 squares and spread the pink ganache evenly. Put in the fridge for a few minutes to set.
((Toppings))
4. Zig-zag the melted white chocolate over the brownies, then finish with the sprinkles of your choice. Put in the fridge for a few minutes to set.

レシピ（日本語）
http://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2011/09/love-pink.html
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Tai Chi (太極拳) and Qigong (气功)

This morning, I did Tai Chi (太極拳) and Qigong (气功) at the gym, for the first time in my life, since I thought I would not be able to attend the muscle training class at night due to the approaching Typhoon #15!

For me, Tai Chi (太極拳) and Qigong (气功) are something that Chinese people practice in a park (along the river) in the morning. I thought they would be easy since the movement is slow but they weren't X( I thought I need to practice to actually feel the power. haha

The weather is terrible outside X(

I hope the Typhoon passes away soon.

PEACE

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Typhoon #15

Tomorrow, Typhoon #15 is expected to hit Tokyo area with full force. I think this summer we didn't have a great weather and now moving into the fall. Still hot at high 29C though.



On Saturday, I attended my friend's wedding reception. They gave me a lot of love and happiness ;D I love attending wedding party♥

Thus, influenced by them, the next video is related to our wedding we had a year ago :D

I will finish it by today!!! Stay tuned XOXO

BTW, we had 3 days off this weekend and will have another 3 days off this coming weekend! yay!!! Hopefully, the weather will be fine by then. My darling and I are planning to attend the Seoul makogli event ;)

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Yakiniku Gyoza - Video Recipe

Perfect for those who want to eat both Yakiniku and Gyoza ;) One of my Easy Lifesaver recipe!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIXkgmfHw_Y

I used "Yakiniku no Tare (焼肉のたれ)", which is a sweet and tasty soy sauce based Japanese barbecue sauce for Yakiniku (grilled meat), to season the gyoza filling. In this way, you can make tasty gyoza (dumplings) in a second ;D



Simple yet delicious!!! You can't stop eating them XD

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Yakiniku Gyoza

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 20min
Number of servings: 18 pieces

Ingredients:
A
* 140g (5oz.) ground beef and pork mixture
* 2 tbsp. Panko (bread crumbs)
* 2 tbsp. chopped long onion
* 3 tbsp. Ebara Ougon No Aji Chu Kara (Ebara Yakiniku Sauce Medium Hot) : you can use any kind of Japanese Yakiniku Sauce
18 Gyoza wrappers
cooking oil
lemon wedge (makes the Gyoza tasty!)

Directions:
1. Put A in a bowl and mix well by hand (hand is better but using a spoon is okay) until all ingredients are combined and the mixture is smooth.
2. Lay a Gyoza wrapper in your palm and place a spoonful of filling in the center. Put water along the edge of the wrapper with your fingers, fold in half, make small folds in the front side of the wrapper and seal.
3. Heat cooking oil in a frying pan, put the Gyoza in, and cook on high until the bottoms become brown.
4. Turn down to medium, add water about 1/3 of the height of Gyoza, cover, and steam on med-high until done. Uncover and cook on high until the water is gone and the bottoms are crisp.
5. Serve with a lemon wedge.

Of course, it goes great with white rice! Perfect for Bento lunch box, too!

レシピ（日本語）
http://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2011/09/blog-post_20.html
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Okinawan Recipe Contest - Vote for me ;D

I am joining the Okinawan Recipe Contest!

My recipe is "Goya Gapao" and it turned out really great!!!
(Goya is a local vegetable and tastes bitter.)



I know my recipe is in Japanese, but please "Like" for the pic ;) hehe
You can "Like" my recipe on the page :D

http://www.okireci.net/recipe/2564/

BTW,「じょーとー」which we read "jyo-to-" means "Like" in Okinawan dialect.

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Silver Glitter Gradation Nails

This weekend, I'm going to attend my friend's wedding, so I did calgel nails (which lasts for a month) at the salon.

I have to make cooking videos, so I kept my nails short and chose very simple yet glittering color ;) They were 30 bucks! How do you like them?! hehe



As you know by now, last time I did my nails was a year ago on my wedding! I matched my nails to our wedding theme "Heart Full NY Central Park".

Brings back some memories ♥

I am also going to the Aromatherapy Salon this evening to dress up nicely as a guest. hehe

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Hawaiian Dinner Show

Yesterday, my darling and I've been to Hawaiian restaurant called "LOCO'S TABLE MAHANA" in Ebisu (Tokyo). My favorite hula teacher (team Makani Lua'Ole) dances here, so we go there once in a while. I enjoyed a lot♥



BTW, hula dancing is my hobby for 2 years since there is a FREE class at the gym I go. I don't think I want to pay to learn. LoL I share my hula dancing videos on YouTube with my blog buddies or Tipness (gym) members ;D Not professional, so I just share with limited people. hehe

Anyways, I changed my hair color yesterday since I have to attend a wedding reception this weekend. Of course I used "KAO Prettia Bubble Hair Coloring: Natural Ash"!



Have a good day!!!

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Kawaii Bite-Sized Melonpan | Japanese Cooking Video Recipe

Here is the easy Kawaii (cute) Melonpan recipe that requires no rising.

I received a lot of requests for melonpan, but to tell the truth, I don't like to spend too much time on cooking, so I always try to cut corners. hehe

Bite-Sized Melonpan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3TjFaOSvZA

Btw, you can make this Melonpan as big as you want, or as small as you want. I made it small and cute (Kawaii)♥



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Kawaii Melonpan

Difficulty: Very Easy
Time: 60min
Number of servings: 12 bite-size mini Melonpan

Ingredients:
1 hot dog bun (or any kind of fluffy bun)
40g (1.4oz.) butter (softened)
40g (1.4oz.) granulated sugar
40g (1.4oz.) egg
A
* 100g (3.5oz.) all-purpose flour
* a pinch of baking powder
granulated sugar

Directions:
1. Beat butter and sugar until creamy, add egg little by little and mix well.
2. Sift A in 1. and mix well.
3. Place the cookie dough on the plastic wrap and shape it into a log and wrap. Refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes until firm.
4. Preheat oven to 350F (180C) when you think you are ready.
5. Cut the hot dog bun into 12 pieces. *
6. Cut the cookie dough into 12 pieces and shape them into balls. *
7. One at a time, roll out the cookie dough between two layers of plastic wrap, place the bun in the center and enclose it in the cookie dough.
8. Roll in the granulated sugar and place on a greased cookie sheet about an inch apart. With a scraper or knife, score the cookie dough in a criss-cross pattern.
9. Bake at 350F (180C) for 10 minutes. (Depending on the heat of the oven, cooking time may differ, so please watch out.)

* All you want to do is coat the bread with the cookie topping, so you can make it as big as you want, or as small as you want :D

↓レシピ（日本語）
http://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2011/09/blog-post_14.html
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I love the cookie part of Melonpan, so I'm not that interested in baking the bread part :P

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Zoku Quick Pop Maker

I know it is now September but one thing I found popular this summer was "Zoku Quick Pop Maker"! I saw it in NY and on TV here in Japan. Did you get it?!



I'm not a person who buys a new stuff in a second, so I didn't get it. hehe

Anyways our weather here in Tokyo is still hot like summer at 30C (86F) but yesterday was a day for "otsukimi" (お月見) - we call the day "chushu no meigetsu" (中秋の名月) - the day we enjoy viewing the full moon (harvest moon).

It's autumn already!

I gotta think a video tutorial for Halloween ;D

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Yakiniku

Once in a while, we go out to eat Yakiniku (grilled meat).

I love vegetables and well done lean beef and chicken, while most Japanese can eat offal meats. Ew X(



We didn't have the Korean-style Yakiniku, but many Japanese Yakiniku restaurants have Bibimbap on their menu. We love to finish with it. hehe



Why we've been to Yakiniku resutaurant?! You'll know why soon ;D

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10 years after 911

Time flies.

It's been already 10 years since 911.
And also it's been 6 months since 311.

Both were tragic while 911 was preventable.

I will never forget.

And I appreciate every day of my life.

Peace!

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Simmered Chicken in Grated Potato - Video Recipe

This is another favorite food that my mom cooks at home. Very easy and uses very simple ingredients available anywhere. It goes great with white rice and also a great recipe for bento!!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DZckZdxQe0

Originally, my mom uses thinly sliced pork, but I know thinly sliced meats are not available in some countries, so I sliced the lean chicken breast! And it came out really yummy!!!



BTW, I never cooked or helped my mom when I lived with her, so actually, when I cooked for the first time was over 20! haha

Anyways, enjoy ;D

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Simmered Chicken in Grated Potato

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 15min
Number of servings: 2

Ingredients:
300g (10.5oz.) lean chicken breast (no skin)
100g (3.5oz.) potato
1 tbsp. sake
200cc water
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. soy sauce
salt
cooking oil
Shiraga Negi (thin stripped long onion: Cut the white part of long onion into 2-inch length. Cut lengthwise and remove the soft green core. Cut the white part into julienne strips. Soak them in cold water for a few minutes (or wash) and drain well.)

Directions:
1. Remove the skin from the chicken and slice it diagonally into bite-size pieces. Grate the potato.
2. Heat cooking oil in a frying pan cook chicken until no longer pink.
3. Add sake and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. Then Add sugar, soy sauce and a little bit of salt.
4. Add the grated potato into 3. and simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened.
5. Serve with Shiraga Negi.

↓レシピ（日本語）
http://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2008/10/blog-post_09.html
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