How to Make Heart Shaped Rice Rolls (Sushi Idea) - Video Recipe

Cute rice dish idea for Bento box or Parties!
Cute substitute for Onigiri (rice balls).


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wIEW1OYigQ

Of course you can use Sushi rice to make Sushi rolls :)



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Heart Shaped Rice Rolls (Sushi Idea)

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 15min
Number of servings: 1 roll (3 pieces)

Ingredients:
100g (3.5oz.) cooked Japanese rice (short-grain rice)
Furikake (rice seasoning) of your choice
1/2 Nori seaweed sheet

Directions:
1. Place cooked Japanese rice in a bowl. Add Furikake (rice seasoning) while the rice is hot and slice through rice using rice paddle to separate the grains. (Cool the rice before you use.)
2. Place a piece of plastic wrap on top of a bamboo sushi-roll mat. Place the seasoned rice, then wrap and shape it into a drop shape. Cut it into half.
3. Place 1/2 Nori sheet, shiny side down, on a bamboo sushi-roll mat. Remove the plastic wrap from the rice and place the rice in the center of Nori sheet.
4. Wrap the rice with Nori sheet. Then gently press the mat around the roll to shape it (do not squeeze).
5. With a moistened knife (bread knife cuts well) cut the roll into 3 pieces (re-wet as needed. don't push but pull to cut).

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How to Make Osekihan (Azuki Red Bean Rice) - Video Recipe

This video will show you how to make Osekihan (or Sekihan) Azuki Red Bean Rice. It is a festive dish served on any festive occasion, such as birthday!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFcKLTQ4nI8

I made it for my daughter's 100th day celebration: Okuizome :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0ufrrTy0PA



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Osekihan (Azuki Red Bean Rice)

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 1.5hr
Number of servings: 4

Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked Mochi sticky rice
55g (2oz.) Azuki red beans (Sasage)
Gomashio (a mixture of black sesame seeds and salt)

Directions:
1. Put Azuki and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Then simmer for 3 minutes and drain. Place the Azuki in a pot again, then add 200ml water, bring to a boil, and cook on low for 15 minutes. Drain and save the cooking liquid.
2. Wash and place the Mochi rice in a pot. Add water in the cooking liquid up to 200ml, add it into the pot, then add water to the appropriate level indicated in the pot, add 1/2 tsp. of salt (to make it tasty), and mix well.
3. Spread the Azuki on top (do not mix or the rice won't cook well), then place the pot into the rice cooker. Cover and press the button to start.
4. When it's done, toss the rice lightly using a rice paddle, serve in a dish, top with Gomashio.

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How to Make Sushi Cake for Hinamatsuri (Girl's Festival) - Video Recipe

Japanese Doll Festival (Hinamatsuri), or Girls' Day, is held on March 3rd.
On this day, we set up hina dolls (hina-ningyo) since they are believed to protect girls from bad luck.

This year (2015) was my daughter's 1st Hinamatsuri! The very first celebration is important, when family members hope for growth and happiness for baby girls. My daughter still can't eat anything but I hope she liked this Sushi cake :)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_bH6fBujfI

Hishi Mochi (diamond shaped rice cake) is usually presented with hina dolls. Hishi Mochi commonly consists of three layers: pink, white, and green, from top to bottom. It is said that pink represents peach flowers, white represents snow, and green represents grass. Those colors have a meaning to get the power of nature. Therefore, I used these three colors for my Sushi Cake :)



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Sushi Cake for Hinamatsuri

Difficulty: Medium
Time: 20min
Number of servings: 4 people = 15cm (6inch) round cake pan

Ingredients:
green/white/pink Sushi rice
Kinshi Tamago (shredded egg crepe)
smoked salmon
cucumber
2 quail eggs
Nori seaweed sheet
Ikura (salmon roe)
Sakura Denbu (pink colored seasoned shredded codfish)

Directions:
1. Wet the cake pan (or line with plastic wrap). Place the crab meat Sushi rice and press down flat with a rice paddle or a spoon. Then place the white Sushi rice and the Aonori Sushi rice one after another and flatten as well. Turn the cake pan upside down onto a plate to remove the rice.
2. Make a thin ribbon of cucumber for Odairisama (prince)'s Kimono and slice the leftover into thin rounds.
3. Cut out the egg crepe and make a scepter and a fan. Thinly slice the leftover.
4. Place the cucumber slices and shredded egg crepe on the Sushi cake. Wrap the quail eggs with a cucumber ribbon (prince) and smoked salmon (princess). Let them hold the scepter (prince) and the fan (princess). Cut out Nori sheet to make their faces. Attach their hairs with bento picks. Garnish with Ikura and Sakura Denbu to finish.

* お雛様 (ohinasama: princess) holds a fan called 扇子 (sensu) in both hands.
* お内裏様 (odairisama: prince) holds a flat wooden scepter called 笏 (shaku) symbolic of his rank in his right hand.

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How to Make Yakiniku Rice Burger - Video Recipe

Many people requested me to make a rice burger! Of course you can change the filling but I think Yakiniku is easy and goes great with rice ;) Enjoy!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8motUHNnHE



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Yakiniku Rice Burger

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

Ingredients:
400g (14oz.) cooked rice
A
* 1 tsp. toasted white sesame seeds
* 2 tsp. corn or potato starch
Yakiniku
lettuce
sliced tomato
sesame oil
mayonnaise

Directions:
1. Mix A in the cooked rice, then knead with a rice paddle until it gets sticky. Divide it into 4 portions, wrap with plastic wrap and shape each into a flat round shape.
2. Heat sesame oil in a frying pan, then cook both sides of the rice burger buns until golden brown.
3. Layer the rice, lettuce, mayonnaise, Yakiniku, sliced tomato, and rice to serve. It is easy to eat if you wrap with parchment paper.

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How to Make EASY Mackerel Rice - Video Recipe

Super quick and healthy recipe using unflavored canned boiled mackerel!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dotsz4A94vA

Ginger removes the fishy taste and flavor, and makes easy to eat, even for those who don't like mackerel! Also, ginger is great for warming the body up on a cold day.



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EASY Mackerel Rice

Difficulty: Super Easy
Time: 1hr
Number of servings: 4

Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked pre-washed Japanese rice
1 small piece sliced ginger
190g (6.7oz.) unflavored canned boiled mackerel
A
* 1 tbsp. soy sauce
* 1 tbsp. Sake
chopped Mitsuba (Japanese wild parsley) if you like

Directions:
1. Wash rice if needed. If you are using pre-washed rice (Musenmai) you don't have to wash it.
2. Place the rice in a pot, add A, add the liquid from the canned mackerel, then add water to the appropriate level indicated in the pot, and mix well.
3. Add the mackerel and sliced ginger on top.
4. Place the pot into the rice cooker. Cover and press the button to start.
5. When it's done, toss the rice lightly using a rice paddle, serve in a dish, top with chopped Mitsuba if you like.

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How to Make Omurice (Japanese Omelet Rice) - Video Recipe

Omurice is a very popular home cooked meal in Japan.

It is a chicken fried rice wrapped with a thin sheet of crepe-like fried egg.

Kawaii rice dish for kids and perfect for a Bento lunch box!

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Before you hate ketchup, TRY Kagome Tomato Ketchup! This is what we use to make Omurice. You can easily find it at a Japanese grocery store.


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Omurice (Japanese Omelet Rice)

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 20min
Number of servings: 4

Ingredients:
600g (1.3lb.) warm cooked rice
200g (7oz.) chicken breast without skin
200g (7oz.) onion
50g (1.8oz.) canned sliced mushrooms
8 eggs
cooking oil
tomato ketchup
salt and pepper
cooked broccoli *if you like

Directions:
1. Dice the chicken and chop the onion. Heat 1 tbsp. of cooking oil in a frying pan and cook the chopped onion until tender. Add the diced chicken and cook until no longer pink. Add the sliced mushrooms and 8 tbsp. of ketchup and continue cooking. Stir to coat evenly.
2. Add warm cooked rice, season with salt and pepper. Divide it into 4 portions. *you can wrap the leftover rice in plastic wrap and keep in the freezer for about a week or more.
3. Beat 2 eggs (1 serving) in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. In another frying pan, heat 1/2 tbsp. of cooking oil, spread the egg mixture and make a round sheet of egg. Before the egg is fully cooked, place one portion of the seasoned rice in the middle. Fold up both sides of the egg, then shape it using the edge of the pan. Carefully flip it over onto a plate. *You can use a paper towel to help shape it.
4. Decorate with ketchup on top, and serve with cooked broccoli if you like.

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How to Make Matsutake Gohan (Pine Mushroom Rice) - Video Recipe

Matsutake Gohan is a very simple rice dish to enjoy the flavor of Matsutake mushrooms!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbxEjX3mVXk

Matsutake is also called pine mushroom. It is usually found at the foot of pine tree, very expensive mushroom because of its rarity. Price varies depending on the area of production.

Recently, my mom said worm-eaten ones sold at discounted prices are really good and affordable, so I tried them out. Yes! They are truly great. They are worth to try!!!



BTW, I usually get Matsutake at Takashimaya (高島屋) department store in Futakotamagawa (二子玉川) ;)

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Matsutake Gohan (Pine Mushroom Rice)

Difficulty: Super Easy
Time: 1hr
Number of servings: 4

Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked Japanese rice (short-grain rice)
100g (3.5oz.) Matsutake mushrooms
A
* 1 tsp. Sake
* 1 tsp. soy sauce
B
* 400ml water
* 10cm/4inch-square Kombu (kelp)
C
* 1 tbsp. Sake
* 2 tsp. Mirin (sweet Sake)
* 1 tsp. soy sauce
* 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions:
1. Wash rice and leave for about 30 minutes. If you are using pre-washed rice (musenmai) you don't have to wash it.
2. Clean each Kombu with moistened towel. Soak in 400ml water for 30 minutes.
3. Clean each Matsutake mushrooms with moistened towel if necessary, shave the hard part of the stems if necessary, slice and season with A.
4. Place the rice and C in a pot, add Kombu Dashi (2) to the appropriate level indicated in the pot. Then place the seasoned Matsutake (3) on top of the rice.
5. Place the pot into the rice cooker. Cover and press the button to start.
6. When it's done, toss the rice lightly using a rice paddle, then serve.

You can garnish with chopped Mitsuba (Japanese wild parsley) if you like.

I cooked the Matsutake in the rice cooker, but you can also grill it then mix in the cooked rice later. It is up to you~

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How to Make Taco-Rice (Okinawan Cuisine) - Video Recipe

Taco-Rice is a very popular Okinawan cuisine. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LetQbvQDB5I

Looks beautiful with lots of veggies and goes great with rice! Enjoy!!!



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Taco-Rice

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 20min
Number of servings: 2

Ingredients:
((Taco-Meat))
160g (5.6oz.) ground beef and pork mixture
100g (3.5oz.) minced onion
A
* 2 tbsp. red wine (or Sake or white wine) *or you can skip it
* 3 tbsp. ketchup
* 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
* 1/2 tsp. chili powder
* allspice or nutmeg if you like
salt and pepper
((To Finish))
2 servings of rice
chopped lettuce
1/2 diced tomato
1/2 diced avocado
pizza cheese
taco chips
mayonnaise
lemon wedges

Directions:
((Taco-Meat))
Cook ground beef and pork mixture in a frying pan. When the juice came out, add minced onion, and cook until tender. Add A and season with salt and pepper.
((To Finish))
Place rice, lettuce, cooked Taco-Meat, tomato, avocado, cheese, mayonnaise, taco chips on a plate. Garnish with lemon wedge.

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How to Make Whole Tomato Rice (Easy and Delicious Talked-About Recipe) - Video Recipe

Recently, this "Whole Tomato Rice" is talked about on the Internet and TV in Japan, so I tried it out!!!

Yes! It is simple yet delicious XD
People say it is like a pilaf. I agree with that!!!





Of course you can recreate this recipe by adding more veggies or using soup stock, but it is better to keep it simple!!! You must first try it without any extra thought. hehe ;P



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Whole Tomato Rice

Difficulty: Super Easy
Time: 1hr
Number of servings: 4

Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked pre-washed Japanese rice *you can use regular rice
1 tomato
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. olive oil

Directions:
1. Wash rice if needed. If you are using pre-washed rice (Musenmai) you don't have to wash it.
2. Place the rice in a pot and add water to the appropriate level indicated in the pot.
3. Remove 6 tbsp. of water from the pot (for the water amount of tomato), then add salt, pepper, and olive oil, and mix well.
4. Remove the tomato stem (and the bottom if you want) and place it in the pot.
5. Place the pot into the rice cooker. Cover and press the button to start.
6. When it's done, toss the rice lightly using a rice paddle, then serve.

It is very good as is, but you can also top with cheese and/or basil to add more flavor!

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How to Make MOCK Eel Rice Bowl / Unadon (Vegetarian Unagi no Kabayaki Rice Bowl Idea) - Video Recipe

This is a perfect substitute for those who want to enjoy the eel bowl :)

Eggplants look just like eels! Juicy and tender eggplants go great with white rice!!!

BTW, my mom's eggplant dish I mentioned in this video is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3ZcVgJtU1Q

Unadon?!

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MOCK Eel Rice Bowl / Unadon

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 30min
Number of servings: 1

Ingredients:
2 eggplants
eel sauce
* 1 tbsp. soy sauce
* 1 tbsp. Mirin (sweet Sake)
* 1 tbsp. sugar
* 1 tsp. Sake
1 bowl of rice
Kizaminori (finely shredded Nori seaweed sheet)
Sansho Japanese pepper if you like

Directions:
1. Make a few holes in the eggplants so that they won't explode. Make an incision around the stem end.
2. Place them directly on a stove on a baking rack if you have (or in a frying pan, grill, oven, or toaster oven), then roast until the skins get wrinkly and tender inside. You can also wrap in plastic wrap and microwave at 600w for 2 minutes.
3. Cool until you can handle them, then remove the skins. Make an incision lengthwise and open.
4. Heat the eel sauce in a frying pan until it begins to bubble. Place the eggplants and cook until the liquid is gone.
5. Serve cooked rice in a rice bowl, layer some Kizaminori (finely shredded Nori seaweed sheet), place the eggplants, then sprinkle with Sansho Japanese pepper if you like.

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How to Make Baby Penguin Onigiri Rice Balls (One Plate Lunch / Bento Idea) - Video Recipe

You can make the most cutest baby penguin-shaped rice balls using this Mold Set!!! I think it is available overseas, too.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keHXihCvPQ0

Perfect for one plate lunch or Bento box :)



When I first found this Baby Penguin Onigiri Mold Set, I bought it immediately because it was so cute!!!

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Baby Penguin Onigiri Rice Balls

Difficulty: Very Easy
Time: 5min
Number of servings: N/A

Ingredients:
((Baby Penguin Onigiri Rice Balls))
Baby Penguin Onigiri Mold Set
Nori seaweed sheet
Japanese cooked rice
((Ebi Furai - Deep Fried Prawn))
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ar--zbHsnU
((Japanese Potato Salad))
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACYOzrT6B8A

Directions:
((Baby Penguin Onigiri Rice Balls))
1. Wet and set the lower mold in the scooper. Put some rice in the mold and place the upper mold. Press the upper and lower molds tightly to form a penguin-shaped rice ball, then remove the rice ball.
2. Cut penguin body parts with Nori seaweed sheet cutters (press until Nori doesn't make tearing sounds).
3. Attach the cut out Nori pieces on the rice ball.
((Ebi Furai - Deep Fried Prawn))
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ar--zbHsnU
((Japanese Potato Salad))
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACYOzrT6B8A

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How to Make Risotto (using Vegetarian Meat Sauce) - Video Recipe

I used the Vegetarian Meat Sauce which I made in the previous video. BUT you can of course use your own favorite regular meat sauce :)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii3yURmrQYk

Absolutely a delicious idea to try out!!!



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Risotto using Vegetarian Meat Sauce

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 30min
Number of servings: 2

Ingredients:
150g (5.3oz.) uncooked pre-washed rice
100g (3.5oz.) Shimeji mushrooms
150g (5.3oz.) Vegetarian Meat Sauce *store-bought one may be too salty, so add from 100g (3.5oz.)
500ml consomme soup
2 tbsp. white wine
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. cashew parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
parsley flakes

Directions:
1. Remove tough base of Shimeji mushrooms and break into pieces.
2. Heat olive oil in a frying pan and saute the Shimeji mushrooms until tender.
3. Add uncooked pre-washed rice, then cook until hot.
4. Add white wine. When it is absorbed, set a cooking timer to 18 minutes, then start. Add consomme soup until covered and bring to a boil. When the soup is almost gone, add another 100ml of soup. Repeat this until the timer beeps (al dente).
5. Add the Vegetarian Meat Sauce and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
6. Serve in a dish, then sprinkle with parsley flakes to finish.

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6 Ways to Use Salted Preserved Lemons - Video Recipe

In this video, I will show you 6 ideas to use a jar of Salted Preserved Lemons!

Salted Preserved lemons are the lemons that have been pickled in salt for about a week. Please watch this video to learn how to make it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ3-0GTEgLk


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OmZKWbGIWk

You can use as a lemon wedge, use the liquid (juice), and/or use as salted lemon peel. ENJOY!



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#1 Salted Preserved Lemon Onigiri

Difficulty: Super Easy
Time: 3min
Number of Servings: N/A

Ingredients:
cooked Japanese rice (short-grain rice)
salted preserved lemon juice

Directions:
1. Instead of using water, wet your hands with a bit of salted preserved lemon juice so that the rice won't stick.
2. Place about 100g of rice on your hand. Form the rice into a triangle by pressing lightly with your palms.

#2 Salted Preserved Lemon Hiyayakko (Cold Tofu)

Difficulty: Super Easy
Time: 3min
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients:
2 servings of Kinugoshidofu (silken Tofu)
2 tbsp. chopped long or green onions
A
* 1 tsp. salted preserved lemon juice
* 1 tsp. sesame oil
* 2 tsp. toasted white sesame seeds

Directions:
1. Mix the sauce (A) very well.
2. Drain and serve the Tofu on a dish.
3. Place chopped long or green onions and pour over the sauce.

#3 Salted Preserved Lemon Dressing (for salad)

Difficulty: Super Easy
Time: 3min
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients:
2 servings of salad of your choice
A
* 1/2 tbsp. salted preserved lemon juice
* 1/2 tbsp. vinegar (rice or cereal)
* 1&1/2 tbsp. olive oil
* cracked black pepper

Directions:
1. Put A in a container or a jar with a lid and shake to mix.
2. Toss the salad of your choice with the dressing (1.).

#4 Salted Preserved Lemon Chirashizushi (Sushi)

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

Ingredients:
360g (12.7oz.) cooked Japanese rice (short-grain rice)
A
* 1/2 tbsp. salted preserved lemon juice
* 1&1/2 vinegar (rice or cereal)
* 2 tsp. sugar
80g (2.8oz.) cooked shrimp
4 sliced Shiso leaves (green perilla leaves)
1 tbsp. toasted white sesame seeds
1/2 avocado
1 salted preserved lemon wedge
chopped salted preserved lemon *if you like

Directions:
1. Mix A very well.
2. Place cooked Japanese rice in a bowl. Add (1.) while the rice is hot and slice through rice using rice paddle to separate the grains.
3. Add cooked shrimp, sliced Shiso leaves, and toasted white sesame seeds, then mix well.
4. Slice avocado and coat with the salted preserved lemon juice squeezed out from the salted preserved lemon wedge. (chop the leftover peel)
5. Serve the sushi rice on a dish, place the sliced avocado, then garnish with chopped peel if you like.

#5 Salted Preserved Lemon Yakiniku (sauteed pork)

Difficulty: Super Easy
Time: 10min
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients:
200g (7oz.) thinly sliced pork
A
* 1 tbsp. salted preserved lemon juice
* 2 tsp. sesame oil
* cracked black pepper

Directions:
1. Season the pork with A.
2. Stir-fry the pork in a frying pan until done.

#6 Salted Preserved Lemon Grilled Salmon

Difficulty: Super Easy
Time: 10min
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients:
2 salmon fillets
A
* 1 tsp. salted preserved lemon juice
* cracked black pepper
1 tsp. olive oil
2 salted preserved lemon wedges

Directions:
1. Season the salmon fillets with A.
2. Heat olive oil in a frying pan. Then place the fillets, cover, and cook about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
3. Serve on a dish with a lemon wedge.

oven: 220C (428F) for about 15 min
toaster oven: 1000w for about 8 min
fish grill: low heat for 5 min on both sides

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How to Make Japanese Curry Rice From Scratch - Video Recipe

This recipe is for those who cannot get curry roux (curry sauce mix) but want to make Japanese Kare Raisu (Curry and Rice) at home.

Also it is way healthier than using the roux since I didn't use any greasy fat ingredient!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGQdSU229lA

Vegetarian people can skip the meat ;)

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Japanese Curry Rice From Scratch

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 45min
Number of servings: 4

Ingredients:
300g (10.6oz.) lean pork
A
* salt and pepper
* 1/2 tbsp. curry powder
2 potatoes (300g=10.6oz.)
1/2 carrot (150g=5.3oz.)
1 onion (200g=7oz.)
600ml water
consomme cube (or bouillon cube) to make 600ml soup
B
* 1 clove chopped garlic
* 1 tbsp. chopped ginger
* 50ml red wine (you have no choice but skip it if you can't consume it)
* 1 tbsp. curry powder
* 1 bay leaf
C
* 1 tbsp. ketchup
* 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
* 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 potato (150g=5.3oz.)
salt and pepper
cooked rice

Directions:
1. Cut pork into bite-size pieces, then season with A.
2. Cut 2 (300g=10.6oz.) potato and carrot into bite-size pieces. Cut onion into wedges.
3. Place water and consomme cube (crushed) in a pot. Put on the heat, when the consomme cube has dissolved, add B and mix well. Then add the vegetables (2.) and bring to a boil.
4. Add the pork, remove the foam if necessary, add C, then cover and cook on medium for about 20 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, grate 1 (150g=5.3oz.) potato.
6. Season with salt and pepper. Then add the grated potato (5.) and cook until the soup thickens.
7. Serve the curry on a hot bed of rice.

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How to Make Pink Smoked Salmon and Avocado Sushi Rolls (Gifts from Tacoma) - Video Recipe

My friend Mandi sent me some gifts from Tacoma!
http://createeathappy.blogspot.jp/2014/04/gifts-from-tacoma-washington.html

She was a host sister when I stayed with a family in Tacoma (Washington) many years ago :)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiLcxybeY8Q

This sushi turned out absolutely delicious. Thank you!!!



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Pink Smoked Salmon and Avocado Sushi Rolls

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 30min
Number of servings: 2 rolls (12〜16 pieces)

Ingredients:
300g (10.6oz.) cooked Japanese rice (short-grain rice)
A
* 1&1/2 tbsp. vinegar
* 1/2 tbsp. sugar
* 1/2 tsp. salt
85g (3oz.) pink smoked salmon
1/2 avocado
80g (2.8oz.) crab meat
B
* 1 tbsp. mayonnaise
* salt and pepper
2 Nori sheets
Sakura Denbu (pink colored seasoned shredded codfish)
black toasted sesame seeds
soy sauce
Wasabi (Japanese Horseradish Paste) if desired

Directions:
1. Place cooked Japanese rice in a bowl. Add A (Sushi vinegar) while the rice is hot and slice through rice using rice paddle to separate the grains. (Cool the rice before you use.)
2. Season the crab meat with B. Cut smoked salmon and avocado in strips.
3. Cover a bamboo sushi-roll mat with plastic wrap. Place Nori sheet on the bamboo sushi-roll mat, shiny side down.
4. Spread the sushi rice on the Nori sheet using your finger tips, little bit moistened with water. Sprinkle with Sakura Denbu and black toasted sesame seeds. Flip it over so that the Nori sheet facing you.
5. Place avocado, crab meat, and smoked salmon lengthwise on the Nori sheet. (cut them if too long.)
6. Roll the bamboo mat forward, hold the line of ingredients firmly with your fingers, stop and leave about 1/3 inch of sushi rice, make sure all the ingredients are pressed in, roll it completely, gently press the mat around the roll to shape it (do not squeeze).
7. With a moistened knife (bread knife cuts well) cut the roll into 6-8 pieces (re-wet as needed. don't push but pull to cut).
8. Serve with soy sauce and Wasabi if desired.

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How to Make Hayashi Rice (Hashed Beef) - Video Recipe

Hayashi Rice (also called Hashed Beef) is a very popular Western-style rice dish in Japan.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkG1ThrfdTw

You can use the mix (roux) to save time, but in this video I will show you how to make it from scratch :)



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Hayashi Rice (Hashed Beef)

Difficulty: Medium
Time: 1hour
Number of servings: 4

Ingredients:
400g (14oz.) thinly sliced beef
1 (200g=7oz.) onion
Roux
* 1 (200g=7oz.) onion
* 1/2 (100g=3.5oz.) carrot
* 1 (200g=7oz.) tomato
* 2 tbsp. butter
* 100ml red wine
* 2 tbsp. flour
* 1 can (290g=10oz.) demi-glace sauce
* 1 consomme cube (or bouillon cube)
* 1 bay leaf
* 400ml water
* 1 tsp. salt
* cracked black pepper
2 tbsp. cooking oil
salt and cracked black pepper
cooked rice

Directions:
((Roux))
1. Thinly slice the onion and carrot. Make cross incisions on the bottom surface of tomato. Bring a pot of water to a boil, pour it over the tomato to soften the skin, then peel (you can also dip the tomato in hot water for a few seconds to soften the skin). Seed tomato and cut into small pieces.
2. Heat butter in a large stew pot. Add the sliced onion and carrot, then stir-fry on low until lightly colored golden brown.
3. Add red wine and simmer on low until somewhat absorbed. Add flour and mix well.
4. Add tomato, demi-glace sauce, consomme cube, bay leaf, and water. Bring to a boil, remove the foam, turn the heat down to medium, season with salt and pepper. Then cover and cook for about 5 minutes.
5. Drain well with a strainer. *You can eat strained vegetables but they don't taste good, so I don't recommend eating them…
((Make Hayashi Rice))
1. Cut thinly sliced beef into bite size pieces and season with 1 tsp. of salt. Slice onion into bite-size wedges.
2. In a large stew pot, heat 1 tbsp. of cooking oil, stir-fry the onion slices until tender.
3. Add 1 tbsp. of cooking oil and the beef, then saute until no longer pink.
4. Add the roux, then cook on low for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
5. Serve it on a hot bed of rice. Garnish with parsley if you have.

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