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Best Oyakodon (Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl)

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0000

I know the term "best" is subjective, but after experimenting with different methods for making Oyako Donburi for over a dozen years, I can confidently say this is the best Oyakodon recipe for most people. That's because it recreates the tastes and textures of Oyakodon from high-end restaurants in Japan using chicken and eggs that...

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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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Hunan Chicken

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 13:56:55 +0000

Ready to transform your notion of what Hunan Chicken can be? This Chinese-American classic marries traditional Hunan cuisine's robust, spicy zing with the approachable, family-friendly essence of your favorite Chinese take-out restaurant. With succulent chicken thighs marinated with Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and a kiss of ginger. These tender morsels sizzle and mingle with an...

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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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Shrimp Rice Bowl

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Rich and brimming with umami, the complex flavors of this Shrimp Rice Bowl belies its exquisite simplicity. Once you know a few tricks, shrimp is an easy protein to cook, yet it's packed with loads of flavor. My modern interpretation of this classic Japanese rice bowl takes the best of both worlds by melding the...

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Beef Yaki Udon

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Yaki Udon dates back to post-war Japan when a noodle shop in northern Kyushu turned the Japanese staple into a hearty stir-fry to stretch a scarce supply of meat and vegetables. While it was initially conceived as a variation of yakisoba, it's become a ubiquitous part of the Japanese street food landscape, and you'll find...

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Ginger Miso Dressing

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:13:54 +0000

Think of salads, and the dressing often comes as an afterthought. But imagine a sauce that could transform a simple bowl of lettuce into a satisfying meal with just a drizzle. That's the beauty of a Japanese salad dressing like this Ginger Miso Dressing. With a balance of tangy rice vinegar, savory miso, sweet honey,...

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Hiyayakko (Cold Tofu Salad)

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:34:39 +0000

Hiyayakko (冷奴 hiya yakko) is a traditional chilled Japanese tofu salad recipe perfect for a hot summer day when you want something delicious without heating up the kitchen. At its heart, Hiyayakko is a velvety block of cold silken tofu with a texture reminiscent of a tender egg custard with a subtle nutty sweetness. A...

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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 13:06:39 +0000

This easy Asian Chicken Lettuce Wrap recipe is as enticing to the eye as it is to the palate. Every component comes together to paint a vibrant dish loaded with contrasting colors, tastes, and textures. Each refreshing bite is nestled in a lettuce cup with umami-packed basil chicken and zesty lime pickled onions. The sweet,...

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