Kamaboko (Fish Cake) Decoration Ideas (Kazarigiri) - Video Recipe

Perfect for parties and Bento box!

This is not playing with food. Kamaboko Decoration is a traditional art of Japanese food Omotenashi (hospitality) spirit ;)

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5 Cute Kamaboko Decoration Ideas

薔薇 (Bara/Rose)
Slice white Kamaboko about 1cm thick. Make a cut on the top. Make 3 ultrathin slices of pink Kamaboko, layer, then roll. Place it in the white Kamaboko.

兎 (Usagi/Bunny)
Slice pink Kamaboko about 1cm thick. Peel the pink part leaving about 2cm of the end. Cut off 1cm of the end of the peel and cut out the eye using a straw. Cut out the eye of the white part and insert the pink eye. Slice the peel into half then roll to make the ears.

結び (Musubi/Knot)
Slice Kamaboko about 5mm thick. Make a cut in the center, then make staggered cut half way through on both sides. Put both sides through the hole in the center in the opposite direction. Pull to make the not.

手綱 (Tazuna/Rope)
Slice Kamaboko about 1cm thick. Peel the pink part leaving about 2cm of the end. Make 2cm cut in the center. Put the end through the hole.

孔雀 (Kujyaku/Peacock)
Slice Kamaboko about 5mm thick. Make 2mm slices leaving 5mm of the ends. Fold each in the same direction.

Like you eat Sashimi, you can eat Kamaboko with Soy Sauce and Wasabi :)

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Matcha Strawberry Roll Cake (Japanese Swiss Roll Recipe) - Video Recipe

You just need 6 ingredients ;)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzugYxNMD4Y

By using cocoa powder instead of Matcha powder, you can make chocolate strawberry roll cake!!!



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Matcha Strawberry Roll Cake

Difficulty: VERY Easy
Time: 1hr + cooling time

Necessary Equipment:
9-inch square brownie pan
electric mixer

Ingredients:
((Matcha Sponge Cake))
3 eggs
5 tbsp. granulated sugar
4 tbsp. cake flour
1 tbsp. Matcha (green tea) powder
((Fillings))
100ml whipping cream
1/2 tbsp. granulated sugar
cut strawberries

Directions:
1. In a bowl, place eggs and sugar. Beat on high speed with an electric mixer for about 10 minutes until white and fluffy.
2. Line the pan with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 180C (356F).
3. Sift in cake flour and Matcha powder, half at a time, and mix on low speed with an electric mixer for a minute or two in total until just combined.
4. Pour the batter into the pan and drop it lightly on the counter to raise the air bubbles out of the batter.
5. Bake at 180C (356F) for about 12 minutes.
6. When it's done, drop the pan lightly to prevent shrinking.
7. Remove the sponge cake from the pan by lifting the parchment paper and place it on a wire rack to cool.
8. Meanwhile, combine whipping cream and granulated sugar in a dry, clean bowl. Float the bottom of the bowl in ice water, whisk the cream until firm peaks form.
9. When the cake is cool enough, remove the parchment paper. Cut off one end of the sponge cake diagonally.
10. Coat the surface of the sponge cake evenly with the cream and place the strawberries. Place the cut side on the other side, and roll up the cake. Wrap the cake in the parchment paper and cool in the fridge for 30 minutes to set.
11. Cut to serve. Use a sharp knife, carefully wiping it clean after each slice. Don't push but pull to cut.

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How to Make Onsen Tamago (EASY Soft-Boiled / Hot Spring Eggs) - Video Recipe

Onsen Tamago is a traditional Japanese soft-boiled egg. The egg white is milky and the egg yolk is creamy. It makes a perfect topping for rice :)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwg9drpyEXE

The traditional way of cooking Onsen Tamago is to place eggs into rope nets and leave them in a hot spring. However in this tutorial, I will show you how to make them in a pot at home :)



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Onsen Tamago

Difficulty: Very Easy
Time: 10-15min
Number of servings: 4 eggs

Ingredients:
4 eggs

Directions:
1. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
2. Stop the heat and place the eggs.
3. If the eggs are cold just out from the fridge, leave for 15 minutes. If the eggs are at the room temperature, leave for 10 minutes.

You can garnish with chopped green onions or Mitsuba (Japanese parsley) if you like. Then eat with Tsuyu or soy sauce :)

soy sauce I recommend is "Matsuno Shoyu 松野醤油"

Tsuyu I recommend is "Yamaki Kappo Shiro Dashi (White Dashi) ヤマキ 割烹白だし"

Or, you can place it on rice dishes, such as Gyudon, Natto donburi, Curry and Rice, etc…
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