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Japanese Shredded Cabbage Salad

Marc Matsumoto — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:22:05 +0000

Step into any katsu restaurant in Japan, and you'll undoubtedly encounter those glorious mounds of feathery shredded cabbage, sitting like a crown beside a crispy, golden cutlet of Tonkatsu. But this ain't no coleslaw and as simple as it is, a lot of technique goes into transforming this humble member of the Brassica genus into...

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Chinese Garlic Green Beans

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 13:13:41 +0000

Green beans are a humble ingredient, but when prepared well, they can pop off the plate with a luminous green hue that sings with a tender, crunchy texture in each bite. These Chinese Garlic Green Beans hit all the right notes with a chorus of textures and flavors thanks to a few traditional Chinese techniques....

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Pomodoro Sauce with Spaghetti

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 12:58:40 +0000

Few dishes encapsulate the soul of Italian cooking quite like Spaghetti with Pomodoro sauce. Simple yet incredibly flavorful, you'd never guess how delicious a sauce made from just five ingredients can be. The keys, of course, are good ingredients combined with solid techniques, and in this week's post, I'm going to show you everything you...

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Seaweed Salad (Wakame Salad)

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 07:37:47 +0000

Seaweed Salad is known as Kaisou Sarada (海藻サラダ) here in Japan, and it refers to any salad that includes seaweed in it (not a specific dish). It's a common way of using sea vegetables at home, and I love dressing it in a sweet and tangy sesame dressing that makes it very similar to the packaged ones...

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Kappa Maki (Cucumber Sushi Rolls)

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 13:56:14 +0000

Despite its humble roots, Kappa Maki sushi or cucumber sushi rolls are an exquisite balance of textures and tastes, and it's the perfect roll for beginners to hone your sushi-making skills. With a crispy strip of cucumber rolled in tangy sweet sushi rice and crisp nori, it may sound simple, but you'll learn a few...

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Smashed Cucumber Salad

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 14:05:59 +0000

Smashed Cucumber Salad originated in China, but it's become a beloved quick pickle that's eaten across eastern Asia. Using a heavy object to smash the cucumber instead of cutting slices with a knife creates a rough surface with small cracks that soak up the flavors of the dressing like a sponge. This makes the prep...

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Chinese Tomato & Egg Stir-Fry

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:19:29 +0000

Tomato Egg Stir-Fry (番茄炒蛋) Tomatoes with scrambled eggs may sound more like a Western breakfast than an Asian stir-fry, but this easy meal has been a Chinese comfort food staple for over 100 years. All you need to make this Chinese tomato and egg stir fry are some tomatoes and eggs, along with a few...

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Japanese Simmered Kabocha

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 15:33:03 +0000

Kabocha No Nimono (かぼちゃの煮物) literally means "simmered kabocha" in Japanese, and it's one of the most popular ways of enjoying this sweet and starchy winter squash in Japan. This kabocha squash recipe is good hot or cold, which makes it a tasty and colorful side dish to add to your autumn table or a bento...

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Beer & Wasabi Pickles

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 11:43:40 +0000

Beer and Wasabi Pickled Cucumbers (きゅうりのビール漬) Throughout most of its history, Japan was an agrarian society centered on producing rice and vegetables. That's why it's no surprise that traditional Japanese food focuses on white rice, along with foods that go along with rice to season it. Japanese pickled cucumber is a popular summertime side dish;...

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Okonomiyaki (Osaka Style)

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 12:48:04 +0000

Okonomiyaki Osaka-Style (関西風お好み焼き) Okonomiyaki means "griddled as you like it," and it's a savory cabbage pancake that can be customized to your liking with various mix-ins and toppings. It's a satisfying meal loaded with veggies that can be thrown together from just about anything, making it a great way to use leftovers and bits and...

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