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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

How to Make 2-Layer Mizu-Yokan (Matcha and Azuki Bean Jelly) | Japanese Cooking Video Recipe

Mizu-Yokan (Soft Azuki Bean Jelly) is a typical Japanese summer treat. Cold, smooth and refreshing! The recipe is EASY but to make it into 2 layers, you want to pour in the second layer just before the first layer hardens.

Kids say it looks like Minecraft. LOL

2-Layer Mizu-Yokan (Matcha and Azuki Bean Jelly)

Basic Mizu-Yokan Recipe:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlqvMeIki4Y

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2-Layer Mizu-Yokan (Matcha and Azuki Bean Jelly)

Difficulty: EASY

Time: 20min + 2hrs cooling time

Number of Servings: 8 servings

Necessary Equipment:

18cm (7inch) square cake pan

Ingredients:

((Soft Azuki Bean Jelly))

400g (14oz.) Koshi-an (sweet Azuki red bean paste without skins)

300ml water

4g (2 tsp.) Kanten powder (agar-agar powder)

a pinch of salt

((Matcha Jelly))

1 tbsp. Matcha green tea powder

2g (1 tsp.) Kanten powder (agar-agar powder)

2 tbsp. granulated sugar

250ml water

Directions:

1. Mix water and Kanten powder (agar-agar powder) very well in a pot. Bring to a boil and boil on low for 2 minutes. *or use as directed on its package

2. Stop the heat, add Koshi-an and mix well. Add a pinch of salt to taste and mix well.

3. Pour it into a square cake pan (or any container). Then immediately start making Matcha jelly.

4. In a bowl, put Kanten powder (agar-agar powder), granulated sugar, and sift in Matcha powder. Then mix well with a spoon. Put in a pot, add water, and mix well. Bring to a boil and boil on low for 2 minutes.

5. When the skin forms (before it gets firm) pour in the Matcha jelly liquid. Leave to cool and firm at the room temperature (do not move too soon or layers will be mixed). Then put in the fridge to cool for about 2 hours.

↓レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/08/2-Layer-Mizu-Yokan.html

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Friday, July 30, 2021

Edamame Corn Flowing Somen Noodles (At-Home Fun Party Rainbow LED Machine) Recipe | Japanese Cooking Video

Kids requested me to make Edamame and Corn Nagashi Somen (Flowing Somen).

Edamame and corn were pretty easy to catch and eat 😉 Kids enjoyed it very much 👍

Edamame Corn Flowing Somen Noodles

Somen is perfect refreshing food for hot and humid summer season :)

Sōmen (素麺) is very thin Japanese noodles made of wheat flour. The noodles are usually served cold in summer with a dashi flavored tasty dipping sauce called Mentsuyu (めんつゆ).

Soomen Party (Flowing Somen Machine):

Basic Nagashi Somen (Flowing Somen Noodles) Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOjnmdfA0QU

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Edamame Corn Flowing Somen Noodles Recipe

Difficulty: Very Easy

Time: 15min

Number of servings: N/A

Ingredients:

((Toppings))

frozen edamame and canned kernel corn are OK! (Fibers may get stuck in the machine, so you want to be careful.)

Star-Shaped Dried Wheat Gluten is cute

Other Topping Ideas:

boiled eggs

Kinshi Tamago (shredded egg crepe) is perfect

cooked shrimp

simmered Shiitake mushrooms

goldfish tomatoes (optional)

cucumber slices (or thin strips)

ham

shredded chicken

Yakibuta (braised pork) is good

Shiso leaves

Naganegi (long onion slices)

Aonegi (chopped green onions)

ginger strips

etc...

((Somen Dipping Sauce))

Mentsuyu (noodle soup base)

((Somen Noodles))

dried Somen noodles

Directions:

((Somen Dipping Sauce))

I used this Mentsuyu (noodle soup base) btw: ヤマサぱぱっとちゃんとこれ！うま！！つゆ

Dilute with water as instructed on its package.

((Somen Noodles))

Boil water in a large pot. Add dried Somen noodles in boiling water and gently stir noodles with chopsticks. Cook Somen noodles according to your package (mine was 2 min). Drain the noodles in a strainer and rinse the noodles with hands under running water.

NOTE: You can put about 100g (usually 2 bundles) of Somen noodles in the machine or the noodles won't flow.

((Somen Dipping Sauce from scratch))

* 300ml Dashi broth (using packaged dashi powder saves time)

* 4 tbsp. Mirin (sweet Sake)

* 4 tbsp. soy sauce

In a pot, bring Dashi broth, Mirin, and soy sauce to a boil. You can also microwave until it comes to a boil. Cool in the fridge until ready to serve.

↓レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/07/Edamame-Corn-Somen-Noodles.html

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Friday, July 23, 2021

3-Ingredient Icebox Cookies (Checkerboard/Pinwheel/Marble) | OCHIKERON | Create Eat Happy :)

These tasty, crispy, and buttery cookies are made with only 3 Ingredients! Kids love them!

What I used is Hot Cake Mix. It is a very popular and versatile Japanese pancake mix. You can make cakes, cookies, muffins, or any kind of sweets.

Hot Cake Mix comes in many brands. In this video I used Morinaga, which is the most recognized one.

3-Ingredient Icebox Cookies

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3-Ingredient Icebox Cookies

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 1hr

Number of servings: 15 cookies (1 pattern)

Ingredients:

50g (1.8oz.) butter *room temperature

100g (3.5oz.) Hot Cake Mix

1 tsp. cocoa powder

Directions:

1. Plain Dough: Cream half of the butter (25g) in a bowl with a spatula. Add half of the Hot Cake Mix (50g) and mix well with a spatula. When the dough starts to crumble, use your hands to mix tougher until formed.

2. Chocolate Dough: Cream half of the butter (25g) in a bowl with a spatula. Add half of the Hot Cake Mix (50g) and cocoa powder, then mix well with a spatula. When the dough starts to crumble, use your hands to mix tougher until formed.

3. Wrap in plastic wrap and cool in the fridge for about 30 minutes to set.

4. Please see the video for how to make Checkerboard, Pinwheel, and Marble shapes. Wrap in plastic wrap again and cool and harden in the fridge or freezer for about 15 minutes. *you can keep the dough in the freezer up to a week.

5. Preheat the oven to 170C (340F). Slice the dough into 7mm (0.3inch) thick. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

6. Bake at 170C (340F) for about 15 minutes. You can cool the cookies on the baking sheet!

レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/07/Icebox-Cookies.html

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

3-Ingredient Churros - Cocina Japonesa Casera | OCHIKERON | Create Eat Happy :)

You just need to mix the ingredients together. Healthy using TOFU no butter. Crispy outside chewy inside! "Hot Cake Mix" is Japanese pancake mix. Vanilla flavor of "Hot Cake Mix" makes the churros very appetizing 😋

Solo necesitas mezclar los ingredientes. Saludable usando TOFU sin mantequilla. ¡Es crujiente por fuera y masticable por dentro! "Hot Cake Mix" es una mezcla japonesa para panqueques. El sabor a vainilla de "Hot Cake Mix" hace que los churros sean muy apetitosos 😋

EASY Churros (3 Ingredients)

((Recipe In English))

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3-Ingredient Churros

Difficulty: Very Easy

Time: 20min

Number of servings: 4

Ingredients:

200g (7oz.) Hot Cake Mix

100g (3.5oz.) soft Tofu

1 egg

Directions:

1. Put everything in a bowl and mix well.

2. Put the batter in a pastry bag fitted with a large (0.6inch) star tip, then pipe out onto the parchment papers.

3. Deep fry in oil at 180C (350F) until crisp golden brown.

4. While warm, dust with cinnamon sugar or sugar to finish.

You can bake in oven at 180C (350F) for 15 minutes.

↓レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/07/EASY-Churros.html

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((Receta En Español))

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Churros (3 Ingredientes)

Dificultad: muy fácil

Tiempo: 20 minutos

Número de porciones: 4

Ingredientes:

200g (7oz.) Hot Cake Mix

100g (3.5oz.) Tofu suave

1 huevo

Direcciones:

1. Mezclar bien todos los ingredientes en un bol.

2. Ponlo en una manga pastelera con punta de estrella grande. Sacar el churro de la churrera.

3. Fría hasta que estén dorados y crujientes.

4. Servimos espolvoreados con azúcar blanca o azúcar con canela.

Puede hornear en el horno a 180 C durante 15 minutos hasta que esté crujiente.

↓レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/07/EASY-Churros.html

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Friday, July 9, 2021

EASY Tater Tots (5 Ingredients) | Video Recipe

Crispy outside soft inside. Addictive bite-size pieces 😋

Great recipe to use up potatoes!

Tater tots are grated potatoes formed into small cylinders and deep-fried, trademarked by American frozen food company Ore-Ida.

Deep-fried leftover scraps and small potatoes without breading or batter are good, too!

EASY Tater Tots

My son and I've been to potato digging and got some potatoes again this year 👍

2018 https://youtu.be/ri4P8KMQJBI

2019 https://youtu.be/tqHZmHY4i5I

2020 https://youtu.be/y6R5f_p3iBs

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EASY Tater Tots Recipe

Difficulty: Very Easy

Time: 20min

Number of servings: 4

Ingredients:

600g (1.3oz.) potatoes

2/3 tsp. salt

pepper

1 tbsp. flour

deep frying oil

Directions:

1. Wash and peel potatoes. Place them in a microwavable dish, cover, and microwave on medium (600w) for 5 minutes, until slightly heated (not cooked through). Undercooked potatoes are easy to shred.

2. Using a shredder, shred the potatoes.

3. Season with salt and pepper, and mix in flour.

4. Wrap in plastic wrap to flatten the potatoes. Then cut it into small pieces, nicely shape them into cylinders about an inch long.

5. Deep fry in oil at 180C (350F) until crisp golden brown on the outside.

↓レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/07/Tater-Tots.html

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ochikeron

Saturday, July 3, 2021

Kimutaku Gohan (Kimchi Takuan Rice) 김치단무지밥 | OCHIKERON | Create Eat Happy :)

Very tasty crunchy yet delicious rice dish.

Originated in Nagano prefecture in Japan. It is a very popular school lunch menu in Japan 😋

Perfect rice dish to make Omurice (Omelette Rice) as well ❤️

Kimutaku Omurice

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Kimutaku Gohan (Kimchi Takuan Rice) 김치단무지밥

Difficulty: Very Easy

Time: 10min

Number of servings: 4 servings

Ingredients:

600g (1.3lb.) cooked rice

200g (7oz.) pork slices

100g (3.5oz.) napa cabbage kimchi

100g (3.5oz.) Takuan (yellow pickled Daikon radish)

1 tbsp. soy sauce

1 tsp. sesame oil

20g (0.7oz.) chopped long or green onion

Directions:

1. Cut pork, kimchi, Takuan into small pieces.

2. Heat sesame oil in a frying pan, cook pork until no longer pink. Add kimchi, Takuan, and green onions and cook until heated.

3. Season with soy sauce. Add rice then mix well.

レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/07/Kimutaku-Gohan.html

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Saturday, June 19, 2021

Easy Tornado Omurice (Dress De Omelette Rice with Demi-Glace Sauce) | Japanese Cooking Video Recipe

Creamy Tasty yet Delicious!!!

Beautiful drape is just like a dress 👗

So called Tornado Omurice 🌪

It can be this simple. See it for yourself 😉

Please use Kagome Tomato Ketchup for the perfect result.

Dress De Omelette Rice with Demi-Glace Sauce

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Easy Tornado Omurice (Dress De Omelette Rice with Demi-Glace Sauce)

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 30min

Number of servings: 2

Ingredients:

4 eggs

320g (11oz.) cooked rice

150g (5.2oz.) chicken

100g (3.5oz.) onion

4 tbsp. tomato ketchup

salt and pepper

Sauce

* 150g (5.2oz.) demi-glace sauce

* 2 tbsp. tomato ketchup

* 50ml milk

* 50ml water

corn starch

milk

cooking oil

butter

parsley flakes

Directions:

1. In a small pot, put demi-glace sauce. Add water and milk little by little and mix well. Mix in tomato ketchup and cook on low for 3~4 minutes.

2. Dice the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Dice the onion as well. You can add more vegetables if you like.

3. Heat 1 tsp. of cooking oil in a frying pan and cook the chicken and onion until heated. Mix in rice and ketchup, then season with salt and pepper. Put one serving in a small rice bowl then flip it upside down onto a plate.

4. To make one serving of tornado omelette, crack two eggs in a bowl. Dissolve 1 tsp. of starch with 2 tsp. of milk. then add it into the egg. Add salt and pepper, then mix well.

5. In a frying pan, heat 1 tsp. of cooking oil. When the oil is hot enough (put a bit of egg to check) add 1 tsp. of butter. Turn the heat down to low, then add the egg mixture. Wait for 10 seconds, when the edges begin to appear solid, pinch with chopsticks and twist by moving the frying pan until you see a nice drape. You don't need to move too much, just stop when you see a nice drape.

6. Slide it on top of the chicken rice. Put the sauce around the Omurice. Garnish with parsley flakes to finish.

↓レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/06/Tornado-Omurice.html

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Saturday, June 12, 2021

5-Ingredient Soufflé Pancakes | Japanese Cooking Video Recipe

Very easy, fluffy yet delicious pancakes 🥞

To make it thick, you don't want to mix the batter completely (leave meringue lumps), but kids say it tastes better (not eggy) when the batter is mixed evenly. Either way, the fluffiness does not change. Try out and see for yourself 😉

5-Ingredient Soufflé Pancakes

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5-Ingredient Soufflé Pancakes

Difficulty: Easy

Time:20min

Number of servings: 3 pancakes

Ingredients:

1 egg

2 tbsp. milk

2 tbsp. all purpose flour

1/3 tsp. baking powder

1 tbsp. granulated sugar

Directions:

1. Separate egg white and egg yolk, put the egg white in the freezer to cool while doing the step 2.

2. Place egg yolk, milk, flour, baking powder, and vanilla extract (if preferred) in a bowl and mix well.

3. Place egg white in a big bowl and beat with an electric mixer, add sugar little by little, beat until stiff peaks form.

4. Add 1/3 of meringue in the egg yolk mixture and blend well. Then add it into the rest of the meringue, cut through the batter to mix. *To make it thick, you don't want to mix the batter completely (leave meringue lumps), but kids say it tastes better (not eggy) when the batter is mixed evenly. Either way, the fluffiness does not change.

5. Heat cooking oil in a frying pan, pour in the batter, add 3 teaspoons of water in the empty spots, cover and cook on low until water dries out and bottoms are cooked.

6. Flip them over. Again, add add 3 teaspoons of water in the empty spots, cover and cook on low until done.

7. Serve on a plate, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with whipped cream if you like.

レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/06/Souffle-Pancakes.html

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Udon alla Napolitan (Japanese Pasta Recipe) | Cooking Video

NOTE: Spaghetti Napolitan sounds like an Italian dish BUT it is a typical Japanese pasta dish made at home and served at restaurants nationwide. Nothing related to Napolitana and the main seasoning is Tomato Ketchup. It is a must.

Frozen Udon noodles are just perfect! Noodles won't go too soft but very chewy yet elastic even after you pan fry them 👍

Napolitan is well balanced with meat and vegetables. Easy for kids to eat!

Udon alla Napolitan

Ramen alla Napolitan (Ramen Version)

https://youtu.be/h5UBpwTLZYA

Spaghetti Napolitan (Basic Recipe)

https://youtu.be/nGQcpc_994M

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Udon alla Napolitan (Japanese Pasta Recipe)

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 15min

Number of servings: 2

Ingredients:

2 packages frozen Udon noodles

50g (1.8oz.) sausage or ham

100g (3.5oz) onion

50g (1.8oz.) green pepper

1/2 tbsp. olive oil

3 tbsp. Kagome Tomato Ketchup

1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce

salt and pepper

grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Slice the onion and green pepper. Diagonally slice sausages.

2. Heat olive oil in a frying pan and cook the onion slices until soft. You can cook garlic together if you like.

3. Add green pepper and sausage slices and cook well.

4. Meanwhile defrost the frozen Udon noodles as directed on its package.

5. Move back to the vegetables, season with tomato ketchup and Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce). Drain the noodles and mix well. Season with salt and pepper if needed.

6. Serve on a dish and dust with grated parmesan cheese to finish.

↓レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/06/Udon-Napolitan.html

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

Romancecar GSE Bento Lunch Box (Railfan Picnic Onigiri Idea) | Japanese Cooking Video Recipe

This video will show you how to make quick Romancecar Bento Lunch Box 🚅 Easy and perfect for every-day Bento lunch box.

"Romancecar" is Odakyu line limited express train with reserved seats only. It links Shinjuku, Hakone, Enoshima and Kamakura, areas loved by tourists from Japan and overseas.

Use a train mold to save time in busy morning! Even kids can make it 💖

Tasty red rice seasoning is available 😋👍

Extras

5 MIN Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1ZY4WN8SZo

Easy-to-Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs in 10 minutes!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agsRmI4F2mI

More Kawaii cute Onigiri ideas:

https://youtu.be/NUA7IE6Fvvs

More Bento Ideas:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL43FE4EDA496FA137

レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/06/Romancecar-Bento.html

Thursday, May 27, 2021

DAISO Mess Tin (How to Cook Japanese White Rice in a Camping Cookware) | Japanese Cooking Video Recipe

DAISO Mess Tin (500yen) became very popular in June 2020 and still hot now in 2021.

I recorded this video last year btw 😅

It was pretty fun to cook rice outdoor with kids.

For future use, I am keeping this in our emergency bag 👍

How to Cook Japanese White Rice in a Camping Cookware

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DAISO Mess Tin (How to Cook Japanese White Rice in a Camping Cookware)

Difficulty: Very Easy

Time: 1hr

Number of servings: 1-2 people

Necessary Equipment:

Mess Tin

solid fuel

trivet

aluminum plate for the fuel

lighter

parchment paper

1 cup = 160g (5.6oz.) Japanese rice

200ml water

cotton gloves

towel

Direction:

1. Wash rice and place it in Mess Tin lined with parchment paper. Add water and leave for 15~30 minutes to let it absorb water. * I did not rest the rice but the result was pretty good.

2. Place the solid fuel on the aluminum plate. Place it in the center of trivet. Set fire, place the Mess Tin, and cook until the fire goes out.

3. Wear the cotton gloves and hold the lid securely. Then flip it over and leave to steam for 15 minutes. If you have a towel wrap Mess Tin to steam. *Flipping over is to cook rice more uniformly but some people say it is not necessary.

↓レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/05/Mess-Tin.html

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ochikeron

Saturday, May 22, 2021

One-Pot Bibimbap 비빔밥 | Korean Mixed Rice with Meat and Vegetables in a Japanese school lunch style Recipe

One day I saw Bibimbap on my daughter's elementary school lunch menu and wondered how they serve it. I asked her teacher and learned that they make it in one pot!

It is a great idea if you quickly want to make it in a large batch for your family 😉

One-Pot Bibimbap 비빔밥

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One-Pot Bibimbap (Korean Mixed Rice with Meat and Vegetables in a Japanese school lunch style)

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 30min

Number of servings: 4 servings

Ingredients:

200g(7oz.) pork or beef slices (or ground meat is ok)

200g(7oz.) bean sprouts

200g(7oz.) spinach

100g(3.5oz.) carrot

1 clove grated garlic

1 tbsp. grated ginger

* 2 tbsp. soy sauce

* 2 tbsp. sugar

* 1 tbsp. Sake (white wine or you can skip it)

* 1 tbsp. chicken soup stock powder

* 1 tbsp. Miso

* 1 tsp. Gochujang (you can skip it if you think it is too hot for kids)

cooking oil

sesame oil

toasted white sesame seeds

2 eggs

800g(1.7lb.) cooked white rice

Directions:

1. Cut meat into bite-size pieces. Cut carrot into thin strips. Cut spinach into an inch pieces. Wash bean sprouts and drain well.

2. In a deep frying pan or a pot, heat 1 tbsp. of cooking oil and make scrambled eggs. Mix in rice and set aside.

3. In the same pan, bring water to a boil and parboil carrot strips, spinach, and bean sprouts. Drain well and set aside.

4. In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp. of cooking oil and heat garlic and ginger until fragrant. Then add meat and cook until no longer pink.

5. Add the vegetables. Mix the seasonings * and add into the pan. Season with salt and pepper if necessary. Finish with 1 tbsp. of sesame oil.

6. Serve the meat and vegetables on top of the rice with scrambled eggs. Garnish with toasted white sesame seeds to finish.

レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/05/One-Pot-Bibimbap.html

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ochikeron

Sunday, May 16, 2021

Agepan (Deep Fried Bread Rolls Recipe) | Japanese Cooking Video

Agepan (Deep Fried Bread Roll) is the best and typical school lunch menu ☺️

Very tasty yet delicious. MUST TRY 💕

At school, top half of the bread is coated with sugar topping. In this way it is easy to eat. Sure I understand. Great idea 👍

The bread roll we use is called "Koppepan" similar to a hot dog bun.

Agepan (Deep Fried Bread Rolls Recipe)

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Agepan (Deep Fried Bread Rolls Recipe)

Difficulty: Easy

Time:10min

Number of servings: 4 servings

Ingredients:

4 bread rolls or bread crusts are good!

4 tbsp. soybean flour

4 tbsp. granulated sugar

deep frying oil

Directions:

1. In a steel tray, mix soybean flour and granulated sugar.

2. Deep fry in oil (160C=320F) for about 10 seconds on both sides until golden.

3. Coat or top with the soybean sugar to finish.

FYI: Only sugar is okay. Cinnamon sugar is good, too!

レシピ（日本語）

https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2021/05/Agepan.html

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I use an Enamel Deep Frying Pot

ochikeron

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Mizu-Yokan (Soft Azuki Bean Jelly) is a typical Japanese summer treat. Cold, smooth and refreshing! The recipe is EASY but to make it into 2 layers, you want to pour in the second layer just before the first layer hardens.

Kids say it looks like Minecraft. LOL

2-Layer Mizu-Yokan (Matcha and Azuki Bean Jelly)

Friday, July 30, 2021

Kids requested me to make Edamame and Corn Nagashi Somen (Flowing Somen).

Edamame and corn were pretty easy to catch and eat 😉 Kids enjoyed it very much 👍

Somen is perfect refreshing food for hot and humid summer season :)

Edamame Corn Flowing Somen Noodles Recipe

Friday, July 23, 2021

These tasty, crispy, and buttery cookies are made with only 3 Ingredients! Kids love them!

What I used is Hot Cake Mix. It is a very popular and versatile Japanese pancake mix. You can make cakes, cookies, muffins, or any kind of sweets.

Hot Cake Mix comes in many brands. In this video I used Morinaga, which is the most recognized one.

3-Ingredient Icebox Cookies

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

You just need to mix the ingredients together. Healthy using TOFU no butter. Crispy outside chewy inside! "Hot Cake Mix" is Japanese pancake mix. Vanilla flavor of "Hot Cake Mix" makes the churros very appetizing 😋

Solo necesitas mezclar los ingredientes. Saludable usando TOFU sin mantequilla. ¡Es crujiente por fuera y masticable por dentro! "Hot Cake Mix" es una mezcla japonesa para panqueques. El sabor a vainilla de "Hot Cake Mix" hace que los churros sean muy apetitosos 😋

3-Ingredient Churros

Churros (3 Ingredientes)

Friday, July 9, 2021

Crispy outside soft inside. Addictive bite-size pieces 😋

Great recipe to use up potatoes!

Tater tots are grated potatoes formed into small cylinders and deep-fried, trademarked by American frozen food company Ore-Ida.

Deep-fried leftover scraps and small potatoes without breading or batter are good, too!

EASY Tater Tots Recipe

Saturday, July 3, 2021

Very tasty crunchy yet delicious rice dish.

Originated in Nagano prefecture in Japan. It is a very popular school lunch menu in Japan 😋

Perfect rice dish to make Omurice (Omelette Rice) as well ❤️

Kimutaku Gohan (Kimchi Takuan Rice) 김치단무지밥

Saturday, June 19, 2021

Creamy Tasty yet Delicious!!!

Beautiful drape is just like a dress 👗

So called Tornado Omurice 🌪

It can be this simple. See it for yourself 😉

Easy Tornado Omurice (Dress De Omelette Rice with Demi-Glace Sauce)

Saturday, June 12, 2021

Very easy, fluffy yet delicious pancakes 🥞

To make it thick, you don't want to mix the batter completely (leave meringue lumps), but kids say it tastes better (not eggy) when the batter is mixed evenly. Either way, the fluffiness does not change. Try out and see for yourself 😉

5-Ingredient Soufflé Pancakes

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

NOTE: Spaghetti Napolitan sounds like an Italian dish BUT it is a typical Japanese pasta dish made at home and served at restaurants nationwide. Nothing related to Napolitana and the main seasoning is Tomato Ketchup. It is a must.

Frozen Udon noodles are just perfect! Noodles won't go too soft but very chewy yet elastic even after you pan fry them 👍

Napolitan is well balanced with meat and vegetables. Easy for kids to eat!

Udon alla Napolitan (Japanese Pasta Recipe)

Thursday, June 3, 2021

This video will show you how to make quick Romancecar Bento Lunch Box 🚅 Easy and perfect for every-day Bento lunch box.

"Romancecar" is Odakyu line limited express train with reserved seats only. It links Shinjuku, Hakone, Enoshima and Kamakura, areas loved by tourists from Japan and overseas.

Thursday, May 27, 2021

DAISO Mess Tin (500yen) became very popular in June 2020 and still hot now in 2021.

For future use, I am keeping this in our emergency bag 👍

DAISO Mess Tin (How to Cook Japanese White Rice in a Camping Cookware)

Saturday, May 22, 2021

One day I saw Bibimbap on my daughter's elementary school lunch menu and wondered how they serve it. I asked her teacher and learned that they make it in one pot!

It is a great idea if you quickly want to make it in a large batch for your family 😉

One-Pot Bibimbap (Korean Mixed Rice with Meat and Vegetables in a Japanese school lunch style)

Sunday, May 16, 2021

Agepan (Deep Fried Bread Roll) is the best and typical school lunch menu ☺️

Very tasty yet delicious. MUST TRY 💕

At school, top half of the bread is coated with sugar topping. In this way it is easy to eat. Sure I understand. Great idea 👍

The bread roll we use is called "Koppepan" similar to a hot dog bun.

Agepan (Deep Fried Bread Rolls Recipe)

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