Healthy Banana Bran Muffin - Video Recipe

This video will show you how to bake healthy banana bran muffins with thank you message ;)

As a gift, I recommend you to use healthy ingredients!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zqtAjcnxl4

Great idea to thank your mom on mother's day, or your family, or even your friends!!!

I want my mom to stay healthy and beautiful, so I gave this to her. She was happy :D



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Thank You Banana Bran Muffin

Difficulty: Medium
Time: 1hr (15min preparation, 25-30min cooking, 10min decoration)
Number of servings: 7 (4cm/1.6inch) muffin cups

Necessary Equipment:
blender / mixer

Ingredients:
((Banana Bran Muffin))
30g (1.0oz.) all-bran cereal
2 tbsp. soy milk
A
* 1 ripe banana
* 60g (2.1oz.) butter *softened to room temperature
* 60g (2.1oz.) brown sugar
* 2 eggs *room temperature
B
* 70g (2.5oz.) cake flour
* 1/2 tsp. baking powder
((Decoration))
toothpicks
TEPRA: label printer

Directions:
((Banana Bran Muffin))
1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2. Combine all-bran and soy milk, and let soak for a few minutes.
3. Place A and 2. in a blender / mixer and process until smooth.
4. Put 3. in a bowl, sift in B, and fold in with a spatula.
5. Spoon the mixture into muffin cups up to 80% full. Bake at 180C (350F) for 25-30 minutes.
6. Place the cakes on the wire rack to cool.
((Decoration))
1. Make a Thank You toothpick flags.
2. Place the toothpick flag in the center of the muffin.

レシピ（日本語）
http://cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2012/05/blog-post_09.html
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Okinawa Brown Sugar: contains a lot of vitamins minerals
http://okinawa-kokuto.co.jp/

TEPRA Website
http://www.kingjim.co.jp/products/tepra

Other Thank You Recipe Ideas ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBWdFhMnDio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eUYa4fz3h4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI4GUoRl0WI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA0KDkhHfrk

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Jessie Steele Brown and Pink Polka Dot Josephine Apron

Starting from 4/28 till 5/6, we are having Golden Week holiday (GW) in Japan. It's a large consecutive holiday containing public holidays.

Some people must work on the 1st and 2nd because they are weekdays, but most people are off and my darling, too!

Me?! Unfortunately, I am busy preparing for a new project that starts from the end of this month... I hope everyone likes it :)

Anyways, it is pretty pricey to go traveling somewhere this week so I am staying local to save money. haha

BTW, I bought Jessie Steele Brown and Pink Polka Dot Josephine Apron, yesterday!
I will wear this someday in my new video!!!



If you remember, my darling bought me the Sweethearts Apron before ;)


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Dorayaki (Japanese Azuki Red Bean Pancake) with Nutella - Video Recipe

Dorayaki is Japanese confection. It is a pancake sandwich with Anko (sweet Azuki red bean paste).


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZOdkR4GrB8

In this recipe, I will also show you how to make Dorayaki with nutella and banana. It was amazingly delicious XD



I hope you can try both of them!!!

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Dorayaki

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

Ingredients:
((Pancakes))
2 eggs
100g (3.5oz.) cake flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda (pure sodium bicarbonate)
50g (1.8oz.) granulated sugar
1 tbsp. honey
2 tsp. water
cooking oil
((Fillings))
Tsubu-an (sweet Azuki red bean paste with skins)
nutella (chocolate hazelnut spread) and banana slices

Directions:
((Pancakes))
1. Beat eggs in a bowl. Add sugar and mix well. Add honey and mix well.
2. Sift cake flour and baking soda in 1. and quickly mix until combined. *do not overmix
3. Then add water and mix until smooth. *do not overmix
4. Cover with a plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
5. Heat cooking oil in a pan on low, pour 2 tbsp. of the batter onto the pan, and cook until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.
6. While it's hot, put it in a closed container (or cover with a plastic wrap) to keep it moist, then continue making the next pancake.
((Fillings))
1. Make a sandwich with Tsubu-an filling.
2. Press the edges to close.
*nutella and banana slices are a delicious combination!

Wrap each Dorayaki with a plastic wrap to keep them moist.
Keep the nutella Dorayaki in the fridge. nutella firms up nicely XD

レシピ（日本語）
http://cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2012/05/blog-post.html
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This video will show you a kawaii (cute) idea of presenting Dorayaki!
Osakana Kuwaeta Doraneko
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz-dIfg0BN0

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Cooking Mama Lite

Some people say I'm like Cooking Mama but I never got a chance to play it since then.



Yesterday, my friend told me that the Cooking Mama game is available for free at App Store, so I finally played it!

Haha! I understand why people say that.



But, I couldn't even make meat patties... oops



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Koinobori Spring Rolls (Recipe) - Video Recipe

Koinobori (こいのぼり) is carp-shaped wind socks traditionally flown on May 5th in Japan to celebrate "Tango no Sekku" (端午の節句), boy's festival, in honor of sons and in the hope that they will grow up healthy and strong.

However in 1948, the government renamed the day "Kodomo no Hi" (こどもの日), children's day, to respect children's personalities and to celebrate their happiness.

But we Japanese still celebrate "Tango no Sekku" on this day! If you come to Japan, you will find many foods and products represent Koinobori (carp)!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elmy6FJkwyw

So, today, I will show you how to make carp-shaped spring rolls because my darling requested it. hehe



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Koinobori Spring Rolls

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

Ingredients:
((Spring Rolls))
10 spring roll pastry (wrappers)
100g (3.5oz.) thinly sliced pork
100g (3.5oz.) carrot
100g (3.5oz.) cabbage
1 (30g=1.1oz.) green pepper
80g (3oz.) boiled takenoko (bamboo shoot)
2 shiitake mushrooms *dried ones are perfect
1 tbsp. cooking oil
A
* 1 tbsp. soy sauce
* 1 tbsp. sake
* 2 tsp. sugar
* 3 tbsp. water *chicken stock is perfect
* salt and pepper
1 tsp. sesame oil
1 tbsp. katakuriko (starch) with 2 tbsp. water
a bit of flour and water to seal the spring roll pastry
vegetable oil for frying
((Decoration))
boiled star-shaped carrot
boiled green beans
sliced American cheese and nori sheet for eyes
ketchup for fish scales

Directions:
((Spring Rolls))
1. Thinly slice the pork and the vegetables. *season the pork with salt and pepper if you have time
2. Heat cooking oil in a frying pan and saute the pork. When the pork starts to change color, add carrots, bamboo shoots, green peppers, shiitake mushrooms, and cabbages in order. Then cook until softened and season with A.
3. Turn off the heat, add katakuriko (starch) with water, heat again to thicken the sauce, then season with sesame oil. Stop the heat and leave it to cool completely.
4. 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.
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 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!
((Decoration))
1. Place the boiled green beans, the boiled star-shaped carrot and the spring rolls on a plate.
2. Cut out the sliced American cheese and nori sheet to make the eyes. Draw fish scales with ketchup.

* If you want a dipping sauce, you can mix soy sauce and Japanese mustard (Karashi) together.

↓レシピ（日本語）
http://www.cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2012/04/blog-post_24.html
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I hope you can make this for your boys :D

Girl's day recipe is HERE.
Easy Hinaningyo Rice Balls for Hinamatsuri
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzhxfUAYjrE

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Message Tirol (Tirol Chocolate) - Video Recipe

This is an interesting product that you can write a message on a piece of chocolate :D

Tirol Chocolate Website
http://www.tirol-choco.com/info.html


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA0KDkhHfrk

4/21 is the first anniversary of my channel!
Did you watch my very first video?! LoL
Thanks for your support!!!
When you say you look forward to seeing my next videos, that means a lot!!! You all motivate me to create something exciting. I am very happy to know that you all love Japanese food. I hope I can share as many recipes as possible.



Many Many Thank You!!!
Gracias! Merci! Obrigada! Danke! Grazie! Shukran! Mahalo! 謝謝! 감사합니다! ありがとう!
oops… I don't know any more, so please teach me. hehe

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Product I used: Message Tirol

Difficulty: Need Patience! LoL
Time: 15min
Number of servings: 5 chocolates

It comes with 5 tirol chocolates (3 milk chocolates and 2 strawberry chocolates), 2 colored transfer paper (yellow and brown) that you can transfer your design and message on chocolates, 5 gift boxes, and 6 stickers

You can write your message on chocolates, put in the gift boxes, seal them with stickers, and give someone as a gift.
Loving care goes into your chocolates, so don't worry if they are not perfect. haha

使った商品: かいておくれる メッセージチロル

食用転写シートを使って、チョコレートに絵が描ける目新しい商品。デコレーションしたチロルチョコを小箱に入れてプレゼントできる、デコレーションセットを企画。

2011年12月5日発売
315円（税込み参考価格)

http://cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2012/04/blog-post_21.html
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BTW, Do you know DECO CHOCO by Tirol Chocolate?!
They are like Purikura and you can print your favorite pictures on it's package ;)
http://createeathappy.blogspot.jp/2009/11/deco-choco.html

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Strawberry Shortcake - Video Recipe

Shortcake (shotokeki) is a layered sponge cake with strawberries and whipped cream.

4/4 was my darling's birthday, so I made this shortcake for him :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE8uha6l32M

I received many requests for shortcake, so I'm finally making this tutorial!!!



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Strawberry Shortcake (Birthday Cake Recipe)

Difficulty: medium
Time: 2 hours (6 hours or a day cooling time)
Number of servings: 1 cake

Necessary Equipment:
18cm (7.1-inch) round cake pan
electric mixer

Ingredients:
((Sponge Cake))
2 eggs *room temperature
60g (2.1oz.) granulated sugar
60g (2.1oz.) cake flour
20g (0.7oz.) melted butter
((Syrup))
20ml hot water
1/2 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 tsp. rum *kirsch, brandy, or any kind of liquor you like
((Decoration))
fresh strawberries
300ml fresh cream (heavy whipping cream)
1&1/2 tbsp. granulated sugar
a few drops vanilla extract
1 tbsp. rum *kirsch, brandy, or any kind of liquor you like

Directions:
((Sponge Cake))
1. Line the round cake pan with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 170C (338F).
2. Beat eggs with wire whisk in a metal bowl. Mix sugar and place it over a bowl of hot water and melt the sugar and warm them up to body temperature. Then remove from the hot water and beat the batter on high speed with an electric mixer until white and fluffy. Then on low speed, beat for about a minute to set the texture.
3. Sift in flour little by little and gently cut through the mixture with wire whisk until somewhat combined. Then using spatula, sprinkle melted butter, and quickly lift up the batter to mix.
4. Pour the batter from heights of 11 inches (30 cm) into the pan (like ribbon) and drop the pan lightly on the counter to raise the air bubbles out of the batter.
5. Bake at 170C (338F) for 25 minutes.
6. Place a cutting board and a paper towel on a wire rack. Then place the cake pan upside down and cool with the pan on top.
7. When it's completely cool, wrap with plastic wrap and rest the sponge cake in the fridge for a few hours. *you can store it in the fridge for 2 to 3 days and decorate the cake when needed
((Syrup))
1. Mix granulated sugar and hot water until dissolved. Then mix rum (if you like).
((Decoration))
1. Combine fresh cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and rum (if you like) in a dry, clean bowl. Float the bottom of the bowl in ice water, whisk the cream until it forms a soft peak.
2. Slice the sponge cake crosswise into 2 layers. Gently brush the sponge cake with syrup (brush all the surfaces which will be coated with cream).
3. Place one layer of the sponge cake on a plate. Coat the surface of the sponge cake evenly with the cream. Place cut strawberries over the creamed surface. Then coat again with the cream. Place another layer of sponge cake, and frost top and side with the cream. Garnish with strawberries.
4. Rest the cake in the fridge for 1 or 2 hours before you serve. In this way, you can easily cut the cake.

レシピ（日本語）
http://cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2012/04/blog-post_18.html
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It doesn't look perfect but it was delicious ;D

Happy 37th birthday to my darling XOXO

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RIMMEL x Suzy's Zoo: Chocolate Scent Eye Shadow

I bought this eye shadow with chocolate scent on the weekend :D



This morning, I tried it on and it made me happy while I am very busy XD

I don't buy makeup products that often, but it was so sweet that I thought I should get one!!! hehe

Do you know any fun makeup item?!

Let me know ;)

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The Artist

Today my darling and I've been to the movies after a long while. We watched The Artist which was released on 4/7 in Japan.

Since my darling chose to watch it, I didn't read anything about the movie, so I wondered if I could enjoy it because it was black and white. But after the first few minutes I found the story was attractive and I liked it! I couldn't bear to see George Valentin's pride as a man. haha But I always think it is better to acknowledge our pride and become more modest to take on a new change, so that was well described.



Silent movie star George Valentin bemoans the coming era of talking pictures and fades into oblivion and self-destruction, but finds sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer lighting up talkies like no one else.

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Sakura Pancake (Savory Hot Cake) - Video Recipe

This is savory vegetables pancake!

Now Sakura (cherry blossoms) are blooming beautifully, so I will show you a great pancake idea ;)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljCMDzK9cOM

I will use Morinaga's Hot Cake Mix but you can use any pancake mix for this recipe. I just want to share this idea with you.



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I have some pics of Sakura light-up, as well♥

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Sakura Pancake (Savory Hot Cake)

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 20min
Number of servings: 3

Ingredients:
1 Morinaga Hot Cake Mix (flour)
1 egg
100cc milk
2 asparagus
4 ham
50g (1.8oz.) onion
olive oil
black sesame seeds
salad of your choice
mayonnaise

Directions:
1. Cut out ham using a Sakura cutter, and mince the scraps.
2. Slice the onion.
3. Peel the lower section (hard part) of the asparagus with a vegetable peeler, and boil in the salted water until al dente (about 2 minutes). Then chop.
4. Put egg, milk, and 1 tbsp. mayonnaise in a bowl and mix well. Add Hot Cake Mix and gently cut through the mixture until somewhat combined.
5. Add ham scraps, onion, and asparagus, and mix well.
6. Heat olive oil in a pan, turn down to low and pour 1/3 of the batter, and cook for 3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip with a spatula, cover and cook for 2 minutes until browned on the other side.
7. Serve on a plate with salad of your choice. Garnish with Sakura (ham) with black sesame seeds in the middle.

レシピ（日本語）
http://cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2009/04/blog-post_27.html
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Kitchen Accident 2

Back in 2005, I cut my pinky while washing a rice bowl (I think I wrote somewhere on my blog) and now I cut my fourth finger while washing a cake knife. Again I called an ambulance and went to the hospital...



Damn X(

Careless!!!

2 stitches!!!

I wish I could go back and tell myself not to rush while washing dishes!!! Or just be careful...

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Stir-Fried Cabbage Neapolitan (Napolitan) - Video Recipe

Do you know Spaghetti Neapolitan (Napolitan)? It is Japanese-style spaghetti seasoned with ketchup. It is very popular home-cooked dish in Japan. It is nothing related to Italian spaghetti "Spaghetti alla Napoletana" or any other pasta using fresh tomato.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr_WKlZ8VMw

So today, I am going to season cabbage slices with ketchup. Very tasty yet delicious. Of course it is perfect for your bento :D



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Stir-Fried Cabbage Neapolitan

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10min
Number of servings: 2

Ingredients:
4 (75g=2.6oz.) sausage
200g (7oz.) cabbage
100g (3.5oz.) onion
50g (1.8oz.) carrot
1 (30g=1.0oz.) green pepper
3 tbsp. ketchup
1 tbsp. worcestershire sauce
1/2 tbsp. olive oil
salt and cracked black pepper
Parmigiano-Reggiano
parsley flakes

Directions:
1. Thinly slice the sausage, cabbage, onion, carrot and green pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a frying pan and saute the onion until softened. Add carrot and sausage, and stir-fry until sausage slices are browned.
3. Add cabbage, green pepper, ketchup and worcestershire sauce, and stir-fry until tender. Then season with salt and pepper.
4. Serve on a dish, and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and parsley flakes.

↓レシピ（日本語）
http://cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2012/04/blog-post_07.html
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Perfect recipe to clean up your fridge ;)

buona!

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Green Rose Hula @ YouTube

This is the 12th hula dancing video :D

Green Rose Hula is another Hawaiian love song. My love goes to the green rose = my loved one. hehe

As usual, I posted it on my YouTube account. So, I will share this video with my blog buddies who keep in touch with me on a regular basis or Tipness club members who took this "hula hula" class. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel and send me a message. I will add you as my friend to share the video.

※Tipness（ティップネス）のHULA HULAで習ったGreen Rose Hula（グリーン ローズ フラ）の振り付けをビデオに記録♪シンガーでクムフラ（古典フラの継承者）Sandii（サンディー）さんのアロハセラピーな楽曲です。見たい方は私のチャンネルに登録してリクエストメッセージを下さい☆

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Spring Pastel Butterfly Cupcakes - Easter Video Recipe

These are cheese cupcakes ;)
I used cream cheese for both cupcakes and frosting.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMCCaU2fj3o

A slight sour taste of the cream cheese is delicious!!!



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Spring Pastel Butterfly Cupcakes

Difficulty: Medium
Time: 1hr (15min preparation, 25min cooking, 20min decoration)
Number of servings: 8 small (1.7inches/4.3cm) muffin cups

Ingredients:
((Cheese Cupcakes))
60g (2.1oz.) butter *softened to room temperature
50g (1.8oz.) cream cheese *softened to room temperature
50g (1.8oz.) sugar
2 eggs
1 tbsp. lemon juice
90g (3.2oz.) cake flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
((Cheese Ganache))
70g (2.5oz.) white chocolate
20g (0.7oz.) cream cheese *softened to room temperature
1 tbsp. fresh cream
1 tsp. white curacao *if preferred
green powder color
((Butterfly Decoration))
chocolate pen (purple) *you can use chocolate-filled piping bag
sprinkles of your choice

Directions:
((Cheese Cupcakes))
1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2. Cream the butter and cream cheese in a large bowl with a wire whisk. Add sugar, beaten eggs (little by little), and lemon juice, and mix well.
3. Sift in flour and baking powder and fold in with a spatula.
4. Spoon the mixture into muffin cups up to 80% full. Bake at 180C (350F) for 20 minutes.
5. Place the cakes on the wire rack to cool.
((Cheese Ganache))
1. Put the chopped white chocolate, cream cheese and fresh cream in a metal bowl. Place it over a pan of hot water and melt them until smooth.
2. Remove from the hot water and mix white curacao if preferred. Then add green powder color (little at a time) and mix until you reach the green color you want.
3. Spread the green ganache over cupcakes. Refrigerate to set the ganache.
((Butterfly Decoration))
1. Print out the butterfly image.
2. Put the image under parchment paper and trace it with a chocolate pen (or chocolate-filled piping bag). Then attach sprinkles and put in a fridge to set.
3. When the ganache is set, attach the butterflies.

レシピ（日本語）
http://www.cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2012/04/blog-post.html
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Tips to Enjoy Yakiniku Indoors (Japanese Grilled Meat / BBQ) - Video Recipe

In this video, I will show you how to enjoy Yakiniku indoors :D

Last week, I won a package of beef at the recipe contest. And along with the beef, I received a letter with some tips to enjoy Yakiniku indoors and I never knew them! So, I will share those tips with you!!!


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

Yakiniku is mostly beef but you can make it with chicken or pork or meat of your choice ;)



BTW, in Japan at home, we usually use electrical barbecue called "hot plate " to cook Yakiniku at table. I really envy those who have barbecue set at home! We don't have that big yard in Japan, you know… And sadly, from this April, our closest BBQ spot is going to close because of the littering problem.

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Yakiniku Indoors (Japanese Grilled Meat / BBQ)

Difficulty: Very Easy
Time: 10min
Number of servings: n/a

Ingredients:
beef or meat of your choice
soy sauce + wasabi (in tube or freshly grated)
ponzu sauce (citrus-flavored soy sauce: you can mix 1 tbsp. soy sauce and 1 tbsp. lemon juice to make it)

Tips:
1. Color of the Meat:
Pink, red, brown, or etc… what color of the meat is the best?
To answer this question, it is difficult to tell which is better until you eat them. So just ask the butcher and trust them. hehe
2. The best way to cook Yakiniku:
Make sure you let the meat get back into room temperature before you cook. You will see the surface of the meat shining with its own juice and grease when it's ready. Then you don't have to turn the heat down to low to cook and you won't lose any good flavor! That is why outdoor barbecue is always good (because your meat is at room temperature). Of course it is the best if you have BBQ grill set at home, but if you don't, you can use a grill pan, cast-iron skillet, or fryingg pan on the stove, because the key is the meat temperature! It is the same for Sukiyaki, Shabu-Shabu, steaks, etc…
3. The best way to eat Yakiniku:
Don't forget to season the meat with salt and pepper before you cook. That definitely brings out the flavor of the meat. For the sauce, wasabi soy sauce or ponzu sauce is the best! Simple yet delicious! You have to try it out.

*Grill the meat until it's done to your taste!

レシピ（日本語）
http://cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2012/03/blog-post_31.html
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Ikanago no Kugini 2012

Again! I am posting this every year! LoL

"Ikanago no Kugini" (いかなごのくぎ煮) is my favorite tsukudani (food boiled in soy sauce) made with Ikanago (sand eel/sand lance). No wonder, it goes great with white rice! Yummy :P

Ikanago no Kugini is a famous Tsukudani in Hyogo prefecture. My grandma, who lives there cooks a few kilograms of Ikanago no Kugini every year for us in Tokyo.

It is usually cooked and eaten around the end of February or early March, when the fish is about an inch long. After its season, Ikanago goes deep in the sea where is cooler. Then it goes under the sand and aestivate.

This year she sent us in the beginning of March!



Also, she sent us Kuki wakame no tsukudani! Kuki wakame (茎わかめ) is the stem of wakame. She cooked it with enoki and shiitake mushrooms. Yummy XP



Next year, I will visit her and cook these with her! It would be nice to share the recipe and technique on YouTube since it varies from home to home ;)

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