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Japanese Curry From Scratch

Marc Matsumoto — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 08:06:32 +0000

Japanese curry, also known as Curry Rice (カレーライス - karé raisu), is the ultimate comfort food in Japan. While loaded with a blend of over a dozen different spices, it tends to be milder than its Indian or Thai counterparts, and it has a rich texture and comforting sweetness that makes it a hit with...

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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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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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Crying Tiger Beef with Nam Jim Jaew Sauce

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 12:33:27 +0000

Hailing from Isan in the northeast of Thailand, Suea Rong Hai (เสือร้องไห้) literally means "crying tiger." The name is steeped in conflicting folklore, but what's not in dispute is the addicting combination of succulent grilled beef with a spicy Thai BBQ sauce called Nam Jim Jaew. Traditionally made with brisket, the beef is infused with...

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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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Kimchi Pasta

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 28 May 2023 13:42:08 +0000

Pork & Kimchi Pasta is a delightful twist on classic spaghetti and meat sauce that combines the cozy familiarity of Italian pasta with spicy Korean flavors. With juicy, garlic-infused batons of pork belly and caramelized kimchi brought together with al dente strands of spaghetti in an emulsion of pork fat and kimchi juices, this pasta...

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Best Japanese Gyoza

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 07 May 2023 12:27:08 +0000

Imagine biting into a delightfully crisp pork gyoza that gives way to a filling that explodes with savory juices that are rich and porky with a hint of garlic and ginger. I started making Gyoza with my mom as a kid, but I've spent the past 30 years refining her recipe for these delightful Japanese...

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Molten Chocolate Omelette

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 13:57:22 +0000

When we think of omelettes, most of us probably imagine a savory breakfast. But what about a sweet omelette? This rich and decadent Japanese chocolate omelette recipe is a quick way to start or end your day with a touch of indulgence. With a luscious filling of melted dark chocolate oozing out from a fluffy...

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Korokke (Japanese Potato Croquettes)

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 14:32:01 +0000

Korokke (コロッケ) Cheap yet satisfying, Korokke is both literally and figuratively a meat and potatoes dish that's long been a staple of Japanese home cooking. Growing up, my mom used to make her version of these potato croquettes with ground beef, onions, and canned corn, and the smell of the meat and onions always drew...

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