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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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How to Make Panko Bread Crumbs

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 13:56:43 +0000

If you've ever wondered what makes foods like tonkatsu extraordinarily light and crisp, the answer is "panko." Panko (パン粉) literally means "bread crumbs" in Japanese, but they aren't just your run-of-the-mill bread crumbs. They're set apart by their light, feathery texture and coarse crumbs, which create a thick shatteringly crisp coating for fried foods. All...

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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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Kinako (Roasted Soybean Powder)

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 07:21:04 +0000

Kinako, also known as roasted soybean powder, is a classic condiment used in wagashi for coating traditional Japanese sweets. As the soybeans slowly roast, their natural sugars caramelize, unlocking a delicate, nutty flavor reminiscent of toasted hazelnuts. Once ground into a delicate powder, this one-ingredient wonder becomes a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire, ready...

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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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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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Cold Somen Noodles & Sauce

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 21 May 2023 13:56:13 +0000

Summer in Japan is a lush and verdant season that makes you feel like you're living in an arboretum amidst a soundtrack of humming cicadas. It's against this backdrop that one of Japan's most delightful seasonal traditions developed: cold somen noodles. These whisper-thin strands of hand-pulled noodles have served as a welcome respite from the...

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Seasoned Sushi Vinegar

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 14 May 2023 13:13:30 +0000

Sushi is just cooked rice, seafood, and some seasonings, but the finest sushi chefs in Japan distinguish themselves from the rest by carefully selecting their ingredients and employing secret techniques that they've developed to transform these basic ingredients. The first step to perfect sushi, whether you're making nigiri sushi or a sushi roll, is to...

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Sweet Red Bean Soup

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 10:00:38 +0000

Red Bean Soup (お汁粉 - Oshiruko) If you're unfamiliar with East Asian sweets, the idea of sweet beans can be a little hard to wrap your head around, but the nutty flavor of adzuki beans lends itself well to sweet desserts. Oshiruko is a comforting dessert soup that's made with sweet red bean paste, and...

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Chinese Chicken Salad

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 13:24:00 +0000

Chinese Chicken Salad Although it's not a traditional Chinese dish, Chinese Chicken Salad is an indulgent yet healthy meal bursting with a colorful array of textures and tastes. This makes it a fun appetizer or side salad, but it's also satisfying enough to serve to guests for brunch. Preparing all the toppings requires a bit...

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