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.

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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 Authentic Chawanmushi (3 STEPS Savory Egg Custard) - Video Recipe

This is an authentic easy 3 steps recipe!!!

Chawanmushi, literally "steamed in a tea cup", is a traditional Japanese savory egg custard appetizer with some little pieces of fillings.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUm1zM_IetM

You can use any mug like mine.
You don't need a special steamer but a frying pan.

Chawanmushi can be eaten either hot or cool.

It's a dish with full of UMAMI 😋

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How to Make Chawanmushi

Difficulty: Very Easy
Time: 25min
Number of servings: 2

Ingredients:
60g (2.1oz.) chicken breast (or fillet)
50g (1.8oz.) Shimeji mushrooms
4 slices Kamaboko fish cake
4 Ginkgo nuts
Mitsuba (Japanese wild parsley)
2 eggs
A
* 300ml Dashi stock
* 1 tsp. soy sauce
* 1 tsp. Mirin (sweet sake)
* 1/4 tsp. salt

Directions:
1. Cut the Ingredients
Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Remove tough base of Shimeji mushroom and break into pieces. Cut Mitsuba into bite size length.
2. Make an Egg Mixture
Put the eggs in a large bowl. Use chopsticks to carefully break up the eggs. Do not beat and create air bubbles but gently stir. Add A, then strain the mixture through a tea strainer into another bowl to make it smooth.
3. Steam in the Pan
Place Ginkgo nuts, chicken, Shimeji mushrooms, and Kamaboko (any ingredients you like) into each mug. Pour in the egg mixture, arrange some of the ingredients exposed on top. Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Place some paper towels or a dish towel in a frying pan (so that you can gently steam the Chawanmushi), then place the mugs. Fill about 1/2 with water, cover, then bring to a boil. When it comes to the boil, turn the heat down to low and cook for about 7-8 minutes. If a toothpick comes out clean, carefully remove from the pan, and garnish them with Mitsuba to finish.

How to Make Dashi Stock:
- Using a Dashi Packet
In a large pot, put some water and Dashi packet, and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 5 minutes. Discard the packet.
- Using Dashi Powder
Dilute instant Dashi powder in water.

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California Roll 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.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htnrsgsOWa8

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 California roll :)

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California Roll for Hinamatsuri

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 20min
Number of servings: 2 rolls (16 pieces)

Necessary Equipment:
makisu (bamboo sushi-roll mat)

Ingredients:
1/2 avocado
6 Kanikama (imitation crab sticks)
((Pink Sushi Rice))
* 110g (3.9oz.) cooked Japanese rice (short-grain rice)
* 2 tsp. Sushi vinegar
* 2 tsp. Sakura Denbu (pink colored seasoned shredded codfish)
((White Sushi Rice))
* 110g (3.9oz.) cooked Japanese rice (short-grain rice)
* 2 tsp. Sushi vinegar
((Green Sushi Rice))
* 110g (3.9oz.) cooked Japanese rice (short-grain rice)
* 2 tsp. Sushi vinegar
* 1 tsp. Aonori (green laver)
1 nori sheet
soy sauce
Wasabi (Japanese Horseradish Paste) if desired
pickled ginger if desired

Directions:
((Pink Rice))
Place cooked Japanese rice in a bowl. Add Sushi vinegar and Sakura Denbu while the rice is hot and slice through rice using rice paddle to separate the grains. (Cool the rice before you use.)
((White Rice))
Place cooked Japanese rice in a bowl. Add Sushi vinegar while the rice is hot and slice through rice using rice paddle to separate the grains. (Cool the rice before you use.)
((Green Rice))
Place cooked Japanese rice in a bowl. Add Sushi vinegar and Aonori while the rice is hot and slice through rice using rice paddle to separate the grains. (Cool the rice before you use.)
1. Cut 1/2 avocado into 4 strips.
2. Cover a bamboo sushi-roll mat with plastic wrap. Cut nori sheet in half and place it on the bamboo sushi-roll mat, shiny side down.
3. Spread 3 different colored sushi rice (pink, white, and green) alternately on a sheet of nori sheet using your finger tips, little bit moistened with water. Turn it over so that the nori sheet facing you.
4. Place avocado and imitation crab sticks lengthwise on the nori sheet. (cut them if too long.)
5. 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).
6. With a moistened knife (bread knife cuts well!) cut the roll into 8 pieces (re-wet as needed. don't push but pull to cut!).
7. Serve with soy sauce, Wasabi, and pickled ginger.

Ingredients to make sushi vinegar from scratch.
* 3 tbsp. rice vinegar
* 1 tbsp. sugar
* 1 tsp. salt

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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.

↓レシピ（日本語）
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I used Hero Ketchup! I think any ketchup works fine!

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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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How to Make Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) Recipe
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The BEST Gyoza Recipe (Japanese Potstickers / Pan-Fried Dumplings) | Japanese Cooking Video

Delicious juicy fried dumplings!

This is a very basic and the best recipe for Yaki Gyoza (Japanese Pan-Fried Dumplings) to start with! When we pan fry the Gyoza, we call it Yaki Gyoza. Steamed = Mushi Gyoza, Boiled = Sui Gyoza.

In this video I will show you how to make the very basic gyoza filling and how to fold them 😉

You can customize this basic recipe using different ingredients.

Gyoza is originally the Chinese potstickers, now very popular in Japan 💕 My mom used to make them once a month or more because we kids like them! Perfect batch side dish for rice 😋

You can of course keep them in stock in the freezer. However, most of the time, they can be easily gone all at once. haha

THIS VIDEO will show you how to make Gyoza Wrappers!

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How to Make Gyoza (Very Basic Japanese Potstickers / Pan-Fried Dumplings)

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 20min
Number of servings: 14 big dumplings or 24 small dumplings

Ingredients:
1 leaf (100g=3.5oz.) Chinese cabbage
A
* 250g (8.8oz.) ground pork
* 1/2 chopped long onion
* 1 clove chopped garlic
* 1 tbsp. sesame oil
* 1 tsp. soy sauce
* ground black pepper
14 big gyoza wrappers
cooking oil
soy sauce
vinegar
la-yu / raayu (Chinese spicy sauce) if preferred

Directions:
1. Boil water in a large pot. Add Chinese cabbage from the stem end and boil for about one minute. Drain and soak in cold water (or use running water) to cool. Squeeze to remove the excess water (can use a paper towel), then finely chop.
2. Put the chopped Chinese cabbage and A in a bowl. Mix well by hand (or back of a spoon is okay) until all ingredients are combined and the mixture is smooth.
3. Lay gyoza wrapper in your palm and put a spoonful of filling in the center. Put water along the edge of the wrapper with your finger, fold in half, make small folds in the front side of the wrapper and seal.
4. Heat cooking oil in a frying pan. Put the gyoza in and cook on high heat until the bottoms become brown. Turn the heat down to medium, add 50ml water (or about 1/3 of their hight), cover and steam the gyoza on med-high until done. Uncover and cook on high until the water is gone and the bottoms of the gyoza are crisp.
5. Serve with a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, and a drop or two of la-yu if preferred.

Of course, it goes great with white rice! Perfect for bento, too!
But I prefer no garlic but ginger for bento ;)

↓レシピ（日本語）
http://www.cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2012/11/blog-post.html
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Of course, there are many other ways to enjoy it!!!

Spinach Bacon Crispy Cheeze Gyoza with Balsamic Vinegar カリカリチーズ餃子
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLV1Ry4x86s
How to Make Yakiniku Gyoza (Recipe) 焼肉餃子の作り方 (レシピ)
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Halloween Jack-O'-Lantern Deviled Eggs - Video Recipe

I know there are many scary eyeball deviled eggs on the Net but I like cute ones XD


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1sfkgNCD5k

Deviled eggs are hard-boiled eggs, cut in half and filled with seasoned hard-boiled eggs' yolk. Deviled eggs are usually served cold. It is a great holiday or party food!



Very easy and fun last-minute Halloween recipe ;)

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Halloween Jack-O'-Lantern Deviled Eggs

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 30min
Number of servings: 12

Ingredients:
6 eggs
A
* 2 tbsp. (30g=1oz.) drained canned tuna
* 2 tbsp. finely-chopped onion
* 3 tbsp. mayonnaise
* 1 tsp. sugar
* 2 tsp. vinegar
* salt and pepper
paprika powder
12 toasted pumpkin seeds
nori sheet

Directions:
1. To make hard-boiled eggs, use older eggs because they are easier to peel. Place the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan. Cover with water at least an inch above the eggs. Put on high heat, gently, stir constantly (in this way, you can center the egg yolks), until water boils. When the water comes to a full boil, turn off the heat and cover the pan with a lid with no holes. Set a timer and let them steam in the hot water for about 15 minutes. Drain the eggs and cool immediately in cold water. Shake the pan to break the shells. Then peel.
2. Cut hard-boiled eggs into halves lengthwise. Gently remove the egg yolks, place them in a bowl, and mash them using a fork.
3. Mix A in a bowl, add the mashed egg yolks, and mix until smooth.
4. Transfer the mixture in a plastic bag or a pastry bag, cut off the corner of the bag to create a hole, then pipe it into egg white halves.
5. Sprinkle with paprika powder. Cut out nori sheet for the eyes, noses, and mouths of Jack-O'-Lantern faces. Attach the nori faces and pumpkin seeds on the eggs.

Keep in the fridge until ready to serve.

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http://cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2012/10/blog-post_22.html
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Roast Beef and Mashed Potato Salad Roll-Ups - Video Recipe

Very easy, gorgeous, and delicious last-minute party recipe idea ;)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFTqrH4ZwwM

You can use any kind of basil sauce or dressing of your choice!!!



My darling said he can eat as many as he wants. hehehe

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Roast Beef and Mashed Potato Salad Roll-Ups

Difficulty: Very Easy
Time: 15min
Number of servings: 16 pieces

Ingredients:
8 thinly sliced roast beef
200g (7oz.) potato
A
* 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
* 2 tbsp. milk
* salt and cracked black pepper
60g (2.1oz.) mixed salad of your choice
basil sauce or dressing of your choice
cherry tomato wedges if you have

Directions:
1. Slice the potato into round slices. Place them on a microwavable dish, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave at 500w for 5 minutes.
2. Mash the potatoes with a fork, season with A, then toss the mixed salad of your choice.
3. Place a slice of roast beef so that the length of it is running flat and vertically towards you. Then place 1/8 of the mashed potato salad (2.) on the end of the roast beef close to you and start rolling. Repeat with the remaining roast beef and mashed potato salad.
4. Cut each roll into halves. Serve on a dish with cherry tomato wedges if you have. Drizzle them with basil sauce or dressing of your choice.

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http://recipe.tabelatte.jp/recipe/13841.html
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Tortilla de Patata con Quelpo Japonés (Japanese-Style Spanish Omelette) - Video Recipe

Tortilla de Patata (Potato Tortilla) is one of the typical Spanish dishes. In my recipe, I am not going to deep fry the potatoes in olive oil (because it is fattening) but steam them in a pot (or pan) with a tablespoon of olive oil! This is a very healthy idea. I hope you like it!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1ab47Hl9NU



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Tortilla de Patata con Quelpo Japonés (How to Make Japanese-Style Spanish Omelette)

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 25min
Number of servings: 2 people

Necessary Equipment:
18cm (7inch) non-stick frying pan (or pot is okay if you can flip the omelette over)

Ingredients:
3 eggs
1 (160g=5.6oz.) potato
1/4 (50g=1.8oz.) onion
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp. olive oil
10g (2 tbsp.) Shio-Kombu (salted kelp)

Directions:
1. Cut the potato in half lengthwise. Then cut into thin slices. Thinly slice the onion. Mince the garlic.
2. In a 18cm (7inch) frying pan (or pot), heat the olive oil and saute the garlic until fragrant. Then add onion and potato, and saute until evenly coated with oil. Cover, turn the heat down to low, and slowly cook for about 10 min (stir once if possible) until the potato slices are fork tender. Stop the heat and let them cool until just warm. (You can microwave them at 500w for 5 min.)
3. Beat eggs in a bowl, add Shio-Kombu and the cooked vegetables, then mix well.
4. In the same pan (add olive oil if necessary), pour the egg mixture into the pan and spread over the surface. Cover and cook on low for about 10 minutes until you can flip the omelette without breaking it. Then cook the other side.

レシピ（日本語）
http://cookpad.com/recipe/1956110
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Tuna Egg Bite-Size Tamagoyaki Sandwich - Video Recipe

This is a perfect dish for your bento box or for party appetizer!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCGQqjY7vws

Very tasty and addictive idea :D



The recipe was once printed on a bento brochure.
http://createeathappy.blogspot.jp/2009/11/my-accomplishments.html

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Tuna Egg Bite-Size Tamagoyaki Sandwich

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 15min
Number of servings: 8

Necessary Equipment:
18x13cm (7x5.1inch) tamagoyaki nabe (rectangular omelet pan)

Ingredients:
1 egg
1 tbsp. milk
2 tbsp. Panko (bread crumbs)
2 tbsp. (30g=1oz.) drained canned tuna
2 tbsp. frozen green peas
2 tbsp. finely-chopped onion
1 tbsp. shredded cheese (parmesan, mozzarella, cheddar, or any kind is okay!)
salt and cracked black pepper
cooking oil
ketchup

Directions:
1. Beat egg and milk in a bowl. Soak panko (bread crumbs) in the mixture.
2. Add drained canned tuna, defrosted frozen green peas, finely-chopped onion, and shredded cheese. Then mix well and season with salt and cracked black pepper.
3. Heat cooking oil in a tamagoyaki nabe (rectangular omelet pan) on low heat, pour the egg mixture into the pan and spread over the surface. Then cover with aluminum foil and cook until you can flip the omelette without breaking it. Then cook the other side.
4. Let cool until you can handle it. Cut into 16 square pieces. Sandwich 2 pieces of tamagoyaki with ketchup. Then secure with sandwich picks or bento picks if you have.

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Bite-Size Tomato Cup Sushi - Video Recipe

Juicy tomato and rich tuna melt in your mouth good.

This is my award winning sushi recipe which I won the outstanding performance award at "sushi project" by iCommons Summit'08 in Sapporo.




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

iCommons Summit put out a call for sushi recipes and designs from around the world, so that they can promote Japan's "sushi culture" to a new level, not just as part of Japanese culture but as a "world culture".
My prize-winning recipe is "Tomato Cup Sushi". I stuffed sushi rice and tuna salad in tomatoes. Those are juicy and easy to eat. The sweet and sour flavor of sushi vinegar matches perfectly to the tuna salad! You gotta try ;)

Regarding the sushi project, I was interviewed by Hana TV. It was broadcast only in Hokkaido, though.

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Bite-Size Tomato Cup Sushi

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 20min (w/o rice cooking time)
Number of servings: 8 (or more)

Ingredients:
8 (or more) tomatoes about 4cm (1.5inch) in diameter
300g (10.5oz.) cooked Japanese rice (short-grain rice)
2 tbsp Sushisu (seasoning for sushi rice)
A
* 2 tbsp. (30g=1oz.) drained canned tuna
* 1 tbsp. finely-chopped sweet pickle
* 1 tbsp. finely-chopped onion
* 1 tbsp. drained canned whole corn kernels
* 1&1/2 tbsp. mayonnaise
* salt and pepper
parsley flakes

Directions:
1. Place cooked Japanese rice in a bowl. Add Sushisu while the rice is hot and slice through rice using rice paddle to separate the grains. (Cool the rice before you use.)
2. Slice tops off the tomatoes, and scoop out the pulp and seeds. Discard seeds, chop the pulp, and keep aside.
3. Mix the chopped pulp (2.) and A.
4. Stuff moderate amount of sushi rice into tomatoes, place the tuna mixture (3.) on top, and sprinkle with parsley flakes.

Preferably refrigerate before you serve!

Ingredients to make sushi vinegar from scratch.
* 1&1/2 tbsp. rice vinegar
* 1/2 tbsp. sugar
* 1/2 tsp. salt

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Marinated Mulukhiyah (Jew's Mallow / Corchorus) and Natto - Video Recipe

Perfect dish to support your health and beauty. Natto is a vegan source of high-quality protein. Mulukhiyah contains 8 times as much calcium as spinach, and of course rich in vitamins.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM6OYi4cEfE

I am sorry if you don't like this gooey texture, but believe me! It is nutritious and rich in protein!!!



This recipe is very easy, so I will give you some nice tips, so don't miss them!

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Marinated Mulukhiyah and Natto

Difficulty: Very Easy
Time: 5min
Number of servings: 2
Calories per serving: 160Kcal (110Kcal without sesame seeds)

Ingredients:
100g (3.5oz.) Mulukhiyah (Jew's Mallow / Corchorus) *you can use spinach instead
salt & sesame oil
2 packages Natto
2 packets seasoning sauce (attached)
1 tsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. ground white sesame seeds

Directions:
1. Remove the Mulukhiyah leaves from the stems. Wash the Mulukhiyah leaves in cold water and drain well.
2. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add a bit of salt (the salt helps the Mulukhiyah to retain its bright green color) and sesame oil (the oil helps the absorption of carotene). Boil the Mulukhiyah for a few seconds. Drain well with paper towels (do NOT wash because you don't want to wash out the Vitamin C).
3. Put Mulukhiyah, Natto, seasoning sauce, soy sauce, and ground white sesame seeds in a bowl. Mix well until gooey.

↓レシピ（日本語）
http://cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2009/07/blog-post_31.html
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