How to Make Shrimp and Pork Harumaki (Spring Rolls / Egg Rolls) - Video Recipe

Harumaki was requested by my darling =)

I combined my favorite shrimp and my darling's favorite meat (pork) together.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aotPPzd8T_c

It goes great with rice and perfect for bento box!

Yummy yummy yummy XD



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Shrimp and Pork Harumaki (Spring Rolls / Egg Rolls)

Difficulty: Medium
Time: 1 hour
Number of servings: 10

Ingredients:
10 spring roll pastry (wrappers)
250g (8.8oz.) shelled shrimp
150g (5.3oz.) ground pork
1 tbsp. grated ginger
40g (1.4oz.) Harusame noodles (cellophane noodles)
5 Chinese chives
A
* 1 tbsp. oyster sauce
* 1 tbsp. sake
* 1 tsp. soy sauce
* 1 tsp. sugar
cracked black pepper
a dash of sesame oil
cooking oil
a bit of flour and water to seal the spring roll pastry
vegetable oil for frying

Directions:
1. Cut shrimp into chunks. Cut Chinese chives into an inch long pieces. Soak Harusame noodles in warm water and cut into bite size pieces if necessary.
2. Heat cooking oil in a frying pan and saute the pork and grated ginger. When the pork is no longer pink, add shrimp, and season with A. Now add the Chinese chives and the Harusame noodles and cook until the liquid is soaked into the noodles. Then finish with cracked black pepper and a dash of sesame oil. Stop the heat and leave to cool completely.
3. Divide the filling into 10 portions. Place 1 portion of the filling about 2 inches above the bottom corner of the spring roll pastry. Roll the wrapper half-way. Then fold both sides in toward the center and continue to roll. Spread a small amount of the mixture of flour and water on the tip to seal. *You can freeze them and deep fry when you want :)
5. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan to 140C (284F). Dip 5 (or maybe all if you have a large pan) spring rolls and deep fry them slowly until golden brown and crisp, stirring occasionally. *It takes about 10 minutes but in this way you will get crispy spring rolls!

FYI: Harusame noodles (cellophane noodles) is a type of transparent noodle made from potato starch.

↓レシピ（日本語）
http://www.cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2013/06/blog-post_15.html
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Basic Harumaki Recipe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elmy6FJkwyw

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Cómo Hacer Chile con Carne con Frijoles de Soja (Chili Con Carne with Soy Beans) - Video Recipe

Este tutorial va a ser completamente en Español.
Quiero darle las gracias a Laura Valencia por ayudarme a traducir esta receta!!!

Usualmente, frijoles rojos son usados en chile con carne, pero en Japón, la mayoría los hacen con Soja.

En este video yo quiero compartir como lo cocinamos en casa en Japón.

Por eso va bien con arroz, ensalada, tostadas de tortilla , pizza, rebanadas de baguette, etc...


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

This entire tutorial will be in Spanish.
I thank to Laura Valencia who helped me translate this recipe!!!

Usually, red kidney beans are used for Chili con Carne (chili with meat). But in Japan, most people make it with Soy Beans.

In this video, I want to share how we cook it at home in Japan.

No wonder, it goes great with rice, salad, taco chips, pizza, slices of baguette, etc…



((En Español))
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Chile con Carne con Frijoles de Soja

Dificultad: muy fácil
Tiempo: 40 minutos
Número de porciones: 2

Ingredientes:
100g (3.5oz.) cebollas picadas
1 diente de ajo picado
150g (5.3oz.) carne molida de res
A
* 200g (7oz.) tomates de lata picados
* 100g (3.5oz.) frijoles de soja cocidos
* 1 cda. salsa de Worcestershire
* 1 cda. salsa de tomate
* 1 cubo de consomé (or cubo de caldo)
* 1 ctda. chile en polvo
* 1/2 ctda. comino en polvo
1 cda. aceite de cocinar
sal y pimienta negra quebrada
queso rallado a su gusto
hojitas de perejil a su gusto

Direcciones:
1. Calienta aceite de cocinar en una olla. Saltear la cebolla picada y el ajo picado hasta que estén tiernos. Agregue la carne molida y saltear hasta que ya no esté rosado.
2. Agregue A y cubrir y hervir a fuego lento (revólver constantemente) por 20 minutos. Sazonar con sal y pimienta.
3. Servir en un plato y rociar el queso rallado y las hojitas de perejil a su gusto.
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((In English))
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Chili Con Carne with Soy Beans

Difficulty: Very Easy
Time: 40 min
Number of servings: 2

Ingredients:
100g (3.5oz.) minced onion
1 clove minced garlic
150g (5.3oz.) ground beef
A
* 200g (7oz.) diced tomato can
* 100g (3.5oz.) cooked soybeans
* 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
* 1 tbsp. ketchup
* 1 consomme cube (or bouillon cube)
* 1 tsp. chili powder
* 1/2 tsp. cumin powder
1 tbsp. cooking oil
salt and cracked black pepper
shredded cheese if you like
parsley flakes if you like

Directions:
1. Heat cooking oil in a pot. Saute the minced onion and minced garlic until tender. Add ground beef and saute until no longer pink.
2. Add A, cover, and simmer over low (stir constantly) for about 20 minutes. Season with salt and cracked black pepper.
3. Serve in a dish and sprinkle with shredded cheese and parsley flakes if you like.
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How to Make Tofu Steak Salad - Video Recipe

You can eat it with your favorite dressing :)


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

Healthy & Filling salad idea which is also perfect for your main dish!



This is my prize-winning recipe at GABAN's recipe contest.
http://createeathappy.blogspot.jp/2010/09/my-accomplishments.html

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Tofu Steak Salad

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

Ingredients:
6 thinly sliced pork rib (any portion is okay)
300g (10.6oz.) Momen-Dofu (firm tofu)
salt and cracked black pepper
starch
cooking oil
2-3 tbsp. dressing of your choice (garlic flavored one is recommended)
salad of your choice

Directions:
1. Drain tofu, wrap in paper towels, and place a heavy dish on top (for 20-30 min) to help press out the water. Cut tofu into 6 pieces.
2. Place a slice of pork. Season with a bit of salt and cracked black pepper onto one side, place the tofu on the end of the pork, then start rolling. Repeat with the remaining pork slices and tofu. Then lightly coat them with starch.
3. Heat cooking oil in a frying pan, place the rolls seam side down, you can cover and steam to cook them through for a couple of minutes, then make sure to flip the rolls so that all sides are cooked equally crisp and brown.
4. Serve the tofu steaks with some salad and a dressing of your choice.

↓レシピ（日本語）
http://cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2013/05/blog-post_5093.html
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How to Make Deep-fried Mackerel Coated with Sesame Seeds - Video Recipe

Very simple yet tasty mackerel recipe idea! No wonder a perfect dish for bento lunch box :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYZ5LPFTHV0

BTW, I used the Agehana from Kikuya again, if you remember it from THIS VIDEO. hehe



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Deep-fried Mackerel Coated with Sesame Seeds

Difficulty: Very Easy
Time: 15min
Number of servings: 4

Ingredients:
1 fillet mackerel
A
* 2 tbsp. sake (or white wine)
* 1/2 tsp. salt
B
* flour
* 1 beaten egg white
* 2 tbsp. white sesame seeds
* 2 tbsp. black sesame seeds
vegetable oil for frying

Directions:
1. Pull out the mackerel bones with tweezers if any. Then cut it diagonally into an inch-wide pieces.
2. Marinate mackerel with A for about 15 minutes.
3. Dry the mackerel with paper towels and lightly cover with flour, coat with beaten egg white, and coat the skin side with sesame seeds (black & white mixed together).
4. Deep fry mackerel at 180C (356F) for 2-3 minutes until crisp golden brown.

Egg white batter keeps the UMAMI of mackerel and enables it to be coated with sesame seeds.

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How to Make Simmered Bonito Chunks and Shiitake Mushrooms - Video Recipe

Very simple yet delicious side dish idea for rice! No wonder a perfect dish for bento lunch box :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17HfPGInk5s

If you wonder how it tastes, it tastes like teriyaki!

Worth to try it out!!!



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Simmered Bonito Chunks and Shiitake Mushrooms

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

Ingredients:
250g (8.8oz.) Katsuo (bonito)
6 Shiitake mushrooms
A
* 3 tbsp. soy sauce
* 3 tbsp. sake (or white wine)
* 2 tbsp. sugar
* 1 tbsp. grated ginger
* 100ml water

Directions:
1. Cut bonito into an inch chunks. Remove stems, lightly rinse and dry with paper towels.
2. Put A in a pot. Place the bonito and Shiitake mushrooms. Cover with Otoshi Buta (drop-lid) and cook on medium for 5 minutes.
3. Stop the heat, toss to coat the liquid evenly, then leave to cool to absorb the flavours for about 30 minutes. (If you simmer too much, the fish will lose its flavor.)
4. Strain, then put the liquid back in the pot, and simmer on medium until the liquid is reduced to a thick glaze. (It can easily burn at the end, so please watch out.)
5. Put bonito and Shiitake back in the pot, simmer on medium, and toss to coat the glaze evenly.

Tuna (Maguro) or even chicken is good, too :)

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How to Make Doraemon Bento Lunch Box - Video Recipe

This video will show you how to make a very easy and Kawaii (cute) Doraemon Bento (Lunch Box).


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNqhP7wNANI

You can just attach cut Nori sheet on the rice stuffed in a square bento box. Very easy and cute!!!



BTW, I used exactly the same side dishes as Cinnamoroll Bento Lunch Box!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6z6AU_dw2Q

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Doraemon Bento Lunch Box

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 30min (depending on your patience)
Number of servings: N/A

Ingredients:
((Simmered Pork in Grated Potato))
↓ I made this recipe with pork!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DZckZdxQe0
‪((Usuyaki Tamago Egg Crepe Bell))‬
1 egg
1/4 tsp. chicken stock powder
a pinch of salt
cooking oil
Nori sheet
((Doraemon Rice))
‪cooked white Japanese rice‬
a pinch of salt
sliced cheese
Kanikama (imitation crab meat)
Nori sheet
‪((Others))‬
Fujikko Omamesan (cooked savory soy beans)
tomato
cooked broccoli
‪lettuce‬

Directions:
((Simmered Pork in Grated Potato))
↓ I made this recipe with pork!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DZckZdxQe0
‪((Usuyaki Tamago Egg Crepe Bell))‬
‪‪1. Beat 1 egg in a bowl and season with chicken stock powder and a bit of salt (a bit of salt and sugar is fine).‬‬
2. ‪‪Heat cooking oil in a Tamagoyaki Nabe (rectangular omelet pan) on low heat, pour the egg mixture in the pan and spread over the surface.‬ ‪Cook the egg until the edges begin to dry, then flip it over and cook the other side for about 10 seconds.‬‬
3. ‪‪Roll up the egg‬ while it's warm‪, wrap in plastic, and leave to cool to keep its shape.‬‬
4. Cut the egg into 2/3-inch pieces.
5. Cut out Nori sheet to make the shape of Doraemon's bell, and attach.
((Doraemon Rice))
1. ‪Put steamed rice in a bowl and mix a pinch of salt to taste.‬ Then put the rice in a bento box.
3. Cut out the sliced cheese, Kanikama, and Nori sheet to make Doraemon's face.

↓レシピ（日本語）
http://cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2013/03/blog-post_8.html
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How to Make Cinnamoroll Bento Lunch Box - Video Recipe

This video will show you how to make Cinnamoroll Bento (Lunch Box).


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6z6AU_dw2Q

Throughout this tutorial, I hope you learn how to arrange the dishes in a bento box.



I used this Sanrio Characters Bento Book as a reference!
「はじめてでもかんたん&かわいい!サンリオキャラ弁当BOOK (学研ムック) 」を参考に、おかずは作りやすくアレンジして作りました！


BTW, Cinnamon's birthday is on 3/6, so I decided to make this tutorial XD

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Cinnamoroll Bento Lunch Box

Difficulty: Medium
Time: 60min (depending on your patience)
Number of servings: N/A

Ingredients:
((Simmered Pork in Grated Potato))
↓ I made this recipe with pork!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DZckZdxQe0
((Usuyaki Tamago Egg Crepe Oranges))
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1/4 tsp. chicken stock powder
a pinch of salt
cooking oil
sliced cheddar cheese
mayonnaise
((Cinnamon‪ Onigiri Rice Ball))‬
‪cooked white Japanese rice‬
1 egg white
purple potato powder
cooking oil
sliced ham
Nori sheet
honey
‪((Others))‬
Fujikko Omamesan (cooked savory soy beans)
tomato
‪cooked broccoli‬
‪lettuce‬

Directions:
((Simmered Pork in Grated Potato))
↓ I made this recipe with pork!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DZckZdxQe0
((Usuyaki Tamago Egg Crepe Oranges))
1. ‪Beat 1 egg + 1 egg yolk in a bowl and season with chicken stock powder and a bit of salt (a bit of salt and sugar is fine).‬ ‪Heat cooking oil in a Tamagoyaki Nabe (rectangular omelet pan) on low heat, pour the egg mixture in the pan and spread over the surface.‬ ‪Cook the egg until the edges begin to dry, then flip it over and cook the other side for about 10 seconds.‬
2. ‪Roll up the egg‬ while it's warm‪, wrap in plastic, and leave to cool to keep its shape.‬
3. Cut the egg into 2/3-inch pieces. Cut out the sliced cheddar cheese into small oval shapes. Then cut them diagonally. Attach them with bits of mayonnaise to look like orange pulp.
((Cinnamon‪ Onigiri Rice Ball))‬
1. Blue Egg Crepe: ‪Mix 1 egg white and purple potato powder until you reach your desired blue color‬ (the blue color is produced by a chemical reaction)‪.‬ ‪Strain the mixture with a strainer. Heat cooking oil in a Tamagoyaki Nabe (rectangular omelet pan) on low heat, pour the egg mixture in the pan and spread over the surface.‬ ‪Cook the egg until the edges begin to dry, then flip it over and cook the other side for about 10 seconds.‬ ‪Leave it to cool completely.‬
2. Put steamed rice in a bowl and mix a pinch of salt to taste. Use plastic wrap and form the rice to make the face and the ears of cinnamon. Cut out the blue sheet of egg to make cinnamon's eyes. Cut out a slice of ham to make cinnamon's cheeks. ‪Use Nori Punch to cut out the mouth (you can also use scissors)‬. Then attach them with bits of honey with tweezers.

↓レシピ（日本語）
http://www.cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2013/03/blog-post_6.html
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How to Make Noriben (Nori Bento Lunch Box Recipe) - Video Recipe

Noriben (海苔弁) is the simplest type of bento, containing only soy sauce, Nori seaweed, and rice.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P1ufbAuob0

You can find this bento almost anywhere in japan, and it is usually the least expensive bento.

Side dishes differ from store to store, but the most popular ones are fish fries and chikuwa tempura.



If you know Hotto Motto (famous takeaway bento shop in Japan), their Noriben is pretty typical in Japan.

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How to Make Noriben (Nori Bento Lunch Box)

Difficulty: Medium
Time: 45min
Number of servings: N/A

Ingredients:
((Kinpira Gobo))
200g (7oz.) Gobo (burdock root)
100g (3.5oz.) carrot
2 tbsp. Mirin (sweet sake)
1 tsp. sugar
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. sesame oil
1/2 tbsp. sesame seeds
((Fish Fries))
white fish (I used swordfish)
salt and cracked black pepper
A
* flour
* 1 beaten egg
* Panko (bread crumbs)
B Tartar Sauce
* 4 tbsp. mayonnaise
* 2 tbsp. chopped onion
* 1 chopped hard-boiled egg
* 1 tbsp. chopped dill pickle
* 1 tsp. lemon juice
* salt and pepper
vegetable oil for frying
Okonomiyaki sauce (or Tonkatsu sauce)
((Chikuwa Tempura - Deep Fried Fishcake Tempura))
4 large Chikuwa (fish cake)
A
* leftover beaten egg (about 1/2 egg) from the fish fries
* 75ml water
* 5 tbsp. flour
* 2 tbsp. Aonori (green laver)
vegetable oil for frying
((Nori Rice))
cooked rice
Nori seaweed sheet
A
*1 packet (5g) Katsuobushi (bonito flakes)
*1 tsp. Dashi soy sauce (or soy sauce)
((Others))
Takuan (Daikon radish pickles)
Baran (plastic leaf in sushi) if you have

Directions:
((Kinpira Gobo))
1. Use the back of the knife, lightly shave the gobo skin (do not peel because you will peel of the nutritious part between the skin and gobo). First, thinly slice the gobo diagonally. Then stack a few together and cut into thin strips. Soak the gobo strips in water while cutting, then drain well, lightly rinse, and dry off with paper towels.
2. Thinly slice the carrot in the same way.
3. Heat sesame oil in a frying pan and stir-fry gobo and carrot for a couple of minutes until tender.
4. Blend Mirin and sugar to give a sweetness, then season with soy sauce and stir-fry until the liquid is gone.
5. Turn off the heat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
((Fish Fries))
1. Remove all the bones from the fish. Season with salt and cracked black pepper.
2. Coat each with flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with Panko.
3. Fry them in oil at 170C (340F) for 4-5 minutes until cooked golden brown. (Turn them over to cook evenly.) Remove the fish fries from the oil and drain.
4. Mix B to make tartar sauce.
5. Serve the fish fries with tartar sauce and Okonomiyaki sauce (or Tonkatsu sauce).
((Chikuwa Tempura - Deep Fried Fishcake Tempura))
1. Mix A in a bowl. Cut Chikuwa in halves if they are too large.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 170C (340F). Lightly dip the Chikuwa in the batter and fry them immediately until golden and crisp.
3. Drain them on a rack or a sheet of clean paper towel.
*make Okonomiyaki or Tenkasu using the leftover batter
((Nori Rice))
1. Mix A very well.
2. Put rice in a bento box. Put the Katsuobushi mixture on top. Then tear up Nori sheet into small pieces, and put them on top.
((Others))
Place side dishes on top of the Nori Rice. Serve the fish fries with tartar sauce and Okonomiyaki sauce (or Tonkatsu sauce). Okonomiyaki sauce goes great with Chikuwa Tempura as well!

↓レシピ（日本語）
http://www.cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2013/02/blog-post_11.html
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How to Make Ebi Chili (Chile Prawns/Shrimp) - Video Recipe

Ebi Chili (Chile Prawns/Shrimp) is a popular Chinese dish in Japan. Succulent shrimp glazed in a sweet and spicy sauce. YUMMY!!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEAAeV0L3P0

It goes great with rice. Perfect for Bento box.
Perfect recipe for Chinese New Year, too!



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How to Make Ebi Chili (Chile Prawns/Shrimp)

Difficulty: Medium
Time: 25min
Number of servings: 2-4

Ingredients:
12-14 black tiger shrimp
A
* salt and cracked black pepper
* 1 tsp. sake
* 1 tsp. cooking oil
* 1 tbsp. Katakuriko (potato starch)
B
* 1 clove grated garlic
* 1 tbsp. grated ginger
* 2 tbsp. ketchup
* 1 tbsp. Toban Jan (hot bean sauce / Chinese red chili paste)
* 1 tsp. honey
* 1 tbsp. water
* salt and cracked black pepper
C
* 1 tbsp. Katakuriko (potato starch) or less (please adjust as needed)
* 1 tbsp. water
D
* 1 tsp. sesame oil (makes the dish tasty)
* 1/2 tsp. vinegar (gives a refreshing light tart finish)
100ml chicken stock (you can mix chicken stock powder in water to make this)
40g (1.4oz.) frozen green peas (if you like)
4inch (10cm) chopped long onion
1 tbsp. cooking oil

Directions:
1. Wash, peel and devein the shrimp (remove the tails). To improve the texture and remove any fishy smell, rub 1 tbsp. starch and a bit of salt into the peeled shrimp, rinse, and dry off with paper towels. Then season with A.
2. Mix B very well.
3. Heat 1 tbsp. cooking oil in a frying pan and saute the shrimp until done. Then set aside.
4. In the same pan, heat B, then add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
5. Add the shrimp and green peas (if you like). When they are cooked through, add the chopped long onion. Then add C (please adjust the amount as needed) little by little to thicken the sauce.
6. Finish with D.

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I used Hero Ketchup! I think any ketchup works fine!

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How to Make Ebi Katsu (Prawn/Shrimp Cutlet) - Video Recipe

Ebi Katsu (Prawn/Shrimp Cutlet) is one of my favorite Japanese foods :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vtqd8DyyGfI

I know Prawn/Shrimp are pretty cheap in some countries. Then, double or triple this recipe!!! You will love this. hehe



You can also enjoy Ebi Katsu like you enjoy Tonkatsu (Pork Cutlet).
How to Make Tonkatsu (Pork Cutlet)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo2jXBfFRdY
How to Make Katsu Curry (Curry and Rice with Pork Cutlet)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtQ58knNt2U
How to Make Katsu Sando (Pork Cutlet Sandwiches)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTkyOjRUy6c
How to Make Katsudon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLxB883N5Mo

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How to Make Ebi Katsu (Prawn/Shrimp Cutlet)

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 25min
Number of servings: 4 cutlets

Ingredients:
12-14 black tiger shrimp
Sake, salt and cracked black pepper
A
* 1/2 egg
* 2 tbsp. flour
Panko (bread crumbs)
vegetable oil for frying
shredded cabbage
lemon wedge if you like
B Tartar Sauce
* 1 chopped hard-boiled egg
* 3 tbsp. mayonnaise
* 2 tbsp. chopped onion
* 1 tbsp. chopped dill pickle
* salt and pepper
C Aurora Sauce
* 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
* 1 tbsp. ketchup
* 1 tsp. whole-grain mustard
* cracked black pepper

Directions:
1. Wash, peel and devein the shrimp (remove the tails), and season with sake, salt, and cracked black pepper. (If you think your shrimp smell bad, you can rub some starch and salt into the peeled shrimp, then rinse.)
2. Cut the shrimp in half, divide them into 4 piles, then shape them into patties.
3. Mix A, dip 2 in A, then coat with Panko.
4. Fry them in oil at 170C (340F) for 4-5 minutes until cooked golden brown. (Turn them over to cook evenly.) Remove the Ebi Katsu from the oil and drain.
5. Mix B to make Tartar Sauce. Mix C to make Aurora Sauce. Serve the Ebi Katsu with shredded cabbage, the sauces, and a lemon wedge if you like.

↓レシピ（日本語）
http://cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2013/01/blog-post_28.html
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How to Make My Melody Bento Lunch Box - Video Recipe

This video will show you how to make My Melody Bento (lunch box) - strawberry picking decoration :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7EBDWSSUQg

Throughout this tutorial, I hope you learn how to arrange the dishes in a bento box.



The Nori Punch I used in this tutorial came with this Sanrio Characters Bento Book.
動画で使ったのりパンチは「はじめてでもかんたん&かわいい!サンリオキャラ弁当BOOK (学研ムック) 」の付録です☆


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How to Make My Melody Bento Lunch Box

Difficulty: Medium
Time: 60min (depending on your patience)
Number of servings: N/A

Ingredients:
((Sauteed Shimeji Mushrooms and Peppers with Shio-Kombu))
60g (2.1oz.) red pepper
60g (2.1oz.) yellow pepper
60g (2.1oz.) orange pepper
200g (7oz.) Shimeji mushrooms
20g (0.7oz.) Shio-Kombu (salted kelp)
1 tbsp. sesame oil
((Simmered Potato Pork Roll))
My favorite dish that my mom cooks!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpunklDLlZE
((Fish Sausage Strawberries))
fish sausage
Edamame beans
spaghetti pasta
black sesame seeds
((Usuyaki Tamago Egg Crepe Flowers))
1 egg
1/2 tsp. Yamaki Kappo Shirodashi (White Dashi)
((My Melody Onigiri Rice Ball))
cooked white Japanese rice
sliced ham
Nori Sheet
sliced cheese
sliced cheddar cheese
((Others))
cooked broccoli
lettuce

Directions:
((Sauteed Shimeji Mushrooms and Peppers with Shio-Kombu))
1. Remove tough base of Shimeji mushrooms and break into pieces. Slice the peppers.
2. Heat sesame oil in a frying pan and saute the Shimeji mushrooms and the peppers.
3. Cook until softened and season with Shio-Kombu.
((Simmered Potato Pork Roll))
My favorite dish that my mom cooks!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpunklDLlZE
((Fish Sausage Strawberries))
1. Slice fish sausage and cut into a strawberry shape with a design knife.
2. Cut and make zigzag Edamame halves for the strawberry hulls.
3. Attach the Edamame hulls to the fish sausage strawberries with bits of spaghetti pasta. (pasta will absorb moisture from fish sausage and gets soft after few hours, so you can eat it by lunchtime!)
4. Arrange some black sesame seeds for strawberry seeds with tweezers.
((Usuyaki Tamago Egg Crepe Flowers))
1. Beat an egg in a bowl and season with Yamaki Kappo Shirodashi (a bit of salt and sugar is fine).
2. Heat cooking oil in a tamagoyaki nabe (rectangular omelet pan) on low heat, pour the egg mixture in the pan and spread over the surface.
3. Cook the egg until the edges begin to dry, then flip it over and cook the other side for about 10 seconds. Leave it to cool completely.
4. Cut the egg lengthwise, fold in half lengthwise, and make vertical slices on the folded side.
5. Roll up the egg and attach it with a bit of spaghetti pasta.
((My Melody Onigiri Rice Ball))
1. With a permanent marker (Sharpie), trace your favorite My Melody illustration on the parchment paper and cut it out.
2. Pile up some steamed rice, cover with plastic wrap, place the My Melody stencil, and shape it with your fingers. Pinch and create chiseled jaw, because you want to draw a clear outline where you don't put the ham on top.
3. Place the My Melody stencil on a slice of ham and wrap with plastic wrap. Cut out the hood and the folded ear with eyebrow scissors.
4. Use the Character Nori Punch to cut out eyes and mouth. (you can also use eyebrow scissors)
5. Cut out and place the My Melody's flower hair accessory stencil on a slice of cheese. Use a design knife or a toothpick to cut carefully around the stencil. Cut out a slice of cheddar cheese to make a core of the flower and a nose.
6. Place the side dishes and the rice in a bento box. Then arrange the parts with tweezers.

↓レシピ（日本語）
http://www.cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2013/01/blog-post_21.html
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How to Make Hello Kitty Bento Lunch Box - Video Recipe

This video will show you how to make Hello Kitty bento (lunch box) - Apple Farm decoration ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9TQzPOGwmM

You know how difficult to draw Hello Kitty…
http://web.stagram.com/p/329252662851249205_27811640

So, I recommend you to get a Hello Kitty mold (shaper) to make your life easier!

You can get the mold like this one!
Check out online or local Sanrio stores!!!
こんなキティちゃんの型があるとお弁当作りが簡単です！


BTW, this is the book (comes with the Hello Kitty Onigiri Mold & the Nori Punch) I bought.
私は「はじめてでもかんたん&かわいい!サンリオキャラ弁当BOOK (学研ムック) 」を買いました☆
ハローキティのおにぎり型とキャラクターのりパンチの付録付きです♪


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How to Make Hello Kitty Bento Lunch Box

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 30-60min (depending on your patience)
Number of servings: 2-3 bento boxes

Ingredients:
((Stuffed Red Peppers))
2 red peppers *30g (1oz.) each
A
* 80g (2.8oz.) ground pork
* 40g (1.4oz.) minced onion
* salt and cracked black pepper
flour
cooking oil
sliced American cheese
Nori sheet
((Vegetable Kinpira with Eggs))
I scrambled this Vegetarian Kinpira with eggs!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BkKRmbtY2o
((Kamaboko Fish Cake House))
white Kamaboko fish cake
Kanikama (imitation crab meat/crab sticks)
sliced American cheese
spaghetti pasta
((Hello Kitty Onigiri Rice Ball))
cooked white Japanese rice
salt
Nori sheet
red pepper bottom
drained canned whole corn kernels

Directions:
((Stuffed Red Peppers))
1. Put A in a bowl and mix well by hand until all ingredients are combined and smooth.
2. Cut the bottoms off the red peppers to make a ribbon (ribbons) for the Hello Kitty Onigiri Rice Ball.
3. Cut each pepper into 3 rings, remove the seeds, and dust inside of peppers with flour.
4. Stuff the mixture into the peppers.
5. Heat cooking oil in a pan and place the stuffed peppers. When one side is golden brown, flip them over. Cover and steam for about 5 minutes until cooked through. In the same pan, lightly saute the Hello Kitty ribbons, and set aside.
6. Cut the sliced cheese with a toothpick to make apple cores. Cut Nori sheet with eyebrow scissors to make apple seeds.
*I bought leaf-shaped bento toothpicks at "CANDO" 100yen shop.
((Vegetable Kinpira with Eggs))
I scrambled this Vegetarian Kinpira with eggs!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BkKRmbtY2o
((Kamaboko Fish Cake House))
1. Slice Kamaboko fish cake and cut into a house shape.
2. Peel off the red part of Kanikama to make the roof, and attach it with bits of spaghetti pasta. (pasta will absorb moisture from Kamaboko and gets soft after few hours, so you can eat it by lunchtime!)
3. Cut sliced cheese to make windows.
((Hello Kitty Onigiri Rice Ball))
1. Put steamed rice in a bowl and mix a pinch of salt to taste. Stuff the rice into the Hello Kitty Onigiri Mold (spread the rice into the crevices of the mold with a small spoon). Place the lid and push the rice down. Remove the lid, then push the rice out from the mold.
2. Use the Hello Kitty Nori Punch to make eyes and whiskers.
3. Place the side dishes and rice in the bento box. Then arrange the small parts with tweezers.

You can also use a plastic wrap to form the Hello Kitty rice ball but it requires a great patience…

↓レシピ（日本語）
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Spicy Meat Pumpkin for Christmas & Thanksgiving - Video Recipe

I layered nutmeg flavored ground beef & pork and cinnamon flavored Kabocha (Japanese squash). I used holly leaf cookie cutter for Christmas, but you can cut out any shape. This nice pumpkin color is perfect for Halloween and Thanksgiving, too!!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQAgW1Dhxjw

My darling loves this recipe :)



I hope this recipe will give you some ideas for your party menu!!!

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Spicy Meat Pumpkin for Christmas & Thanksgiving

Difficulty: Medium
Time: 40min
Number of servings: 20cm (8inch) pie dish

Ingredients:
((Kabocha Sauce))
500g (1.1lb.) Kabocha (Japanese squash)
A
* 60ml fresh cream
* 1 egg yolk
* 1/2 tsp. cinnamon powder
* 1 tsp. honey
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* cracked black pepper
((Meat Mixture))
150g (5.3oz.) ground beef and pork mixture
100g (3.5oz.) chopped onion
1 clove chopped garlic
B
* 1/2 tsp. nutmeg powder
* 1/3 tsp. salt
* cracked black pepper
1 egg white
((Toppings))
bread crumbs
grated parmesan cheese
olive oil
pink pepper
parsley flakes

Directions:
1. Scoop out the seeds of Kabocha, wash (you don't have to drain well), place it on a microwavable dish, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on medium (500W) for 3 minutes to make it easier to cut. Cut the Kabocha into large chunks (make sure you can cut out the skin with your cookie cutter later), cover with plastic wrap again, and microwave on medium (500w) for 5 minutes until tender.
2. Carefully scoop out the Kabocha flesh with a spoon. Mash the Kabocha using a fork while it is hot. Then cut out the skin with a holly leaf cookie cutter (or any cookie cutter of your choice).
3. Season the mashed Kabocha with A.
4. Heat 1/2 tbsp. olive oil in a frying pan. Saute the chopped garlic until fragrant. Add the chopped onion and saute on low heat until softened.
5. Add ground beef and pork mixture and cook until no longer pink. Season with B. Turn off the heat and let cool completely. Add egg white and mix well.
6. Preheat the oven to 220C (428F). Pour the meat mixture in the pie dish. Then pour the Kabocha sauce on top. Sprinkle with bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, and some olive oil. Then arrange the holly leaves made of Kabocha skin around the edge of the pie dish.
7. Cook in the oven at 220C (428F) for about 20 minutes until the top is golden.
8. Sprinkle with parsley flakes, and garnish with pink pepper (to resemble holly berries).

↓レシピ（日本語）
http://www.cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2009/12/blog-post_18.html
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Sanzoku-Yaki (Large Fried Chicken Recipe) - Japanese Cooking Video Recipe

Sanzoku-Yaki (山賊焼き) is a large piece of deep-fried teriyaki chicken thigh which is a local specialty of Nagano prefecture (Shinshu area Matsumoto city) in Japan.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIYV-TceoGk

It is simply a large karaage (deep-fried chicken)!
No wonder many Japanese loves it. hehe



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Sanzoku-Yaki (Large Fried Chicken Recipe)

Difficulty: Very Easy
Time: 30min (incl. marinating time)
Number of servings: 2

Ingredients:
300g (10.5oz.) chicken thigh (with skin)
A
* 1 tsp. grated garlic
* 1/2 tsp. ginger juice
* 1 tbsp. soy sauce
* 1 tsp. honey
* salt and cracked black pepper
2 tbsp. katakuriko (potato starch)
vegetable oil for deep frying
torn cabbage leaves
mayonnaise

Directions:
1. Remove unwanted fat but leave the skin of chicken (because the skin makes the chicken crispier!).
2. Mix A in a bowl. Add the chicken and marinate for 10 minutes.
3. Drain well and coat with katakuriko (potato starch).
4. Deep fry in oil at 160C (320F) for 7 minutes (flip the chicken once or twice). Then turn to 180C (356F) and cook for about 1 minute until crisp golden brown.
5. Slice the chicken into bite-size pieces. Serve with torn cabbage leaves and mayonnaise.

You can roll up a piece of chicken in a piece of cabbage with some mayonnaise and eat :)

↓レシピ（日本語）
http://cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2012/11/blog-post_11.html
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